Tootgarook Swamp Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
The Tootgarook swamp is located 63 km south of Melbourne’s CBD. It is located on the region of the Mornington peninsula region between the towns of MCcrea, Boneo and rosebud . It absolute location is 38.3740°S, 144.8490°E
2
Q
Evidence
A
The difference of swamp size between European settlement till today
Only converts 15% of it original extent
-once covering 800 hectares, today just 450 hectares remain
- Mornington peninsula freeway, countries to damage
- hydrological intervention reducing the water table
- industrial waste
3
Q
What are the current land uses
A
Recreational Indsutrial zone Highway Pathways Roads
