Skenes Creek Estuary

Estuary name	Skenes Creek Estuary
CMA	Corangamite CMA
Description	Skenes Creek catchment is quite small but can carry a large fast flow during rain events. The sandy beach is a good study area for channel and sand movements. Erosion of the for dune is constant and appears to be accelerating over time.
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Data	Site observations
Status	Active
Monitor group	Skenes Creek EstuaryWatchers
Document	Skenes Creek Estuary Fact Sheet

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SkGB Skenes Creek Gauge Board Inactive Gauge Board The water level monitoring gauge board is located under the Great Ocean Road bridge (southwestern corner).
SKMC Skenes Creek Observation Site Active Mouth Condition 14-05-2008 - 29-09-2023 Eastern corner of dune fencing located closest to the western side of the creek.	Observations 55
Skp1 Skenes Creek photopoint site one Active Photopoint 17-01-2011 - 15-01-2024 End of the fence found on the inland side of the boardwalk that runs along the western edge of the Skenes Creek toilet block.	Photos 77
Skp2 Skenes Creek photopoint site two Active Photopoint 17-01-2011 - 12-05-2024 Eastern corner of dune fencing located closest to the western side of the creek.	Photos 94
Skp3 Skenes Creek photopoint site three Active Photopoint 17-01-2011 - 14-10-2023 Behind the storm water pit located on the eastern side of the Great Ocean Road bridge.	Photos 42

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