Talk:Wilsons River (New South Wales)

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Flood levels?
I remember seeing a table of all the flood heights in Lismore. I think a similar table for the other towns would be nice here too. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.78.64.102 (talk) 03:58, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

Maybe a description of the nature and cause of flooding might be appropriate?

Richmond River North Arm
I note that the site references Lismore City Council to say that the river was renammed in 1976... The geographical names board (the official naming authority) says it was named in 1974.

Wilson River/Wilsons Creek
Note that where the Lismore/Bangalow road crosses the Wilsons River in the Byron shire council area the sign says Wilsons Creek - this is incorrect. There seems to be a great deal of confusion about the Wilsons River - someone I met even though it flowed East through lismore!!! Also look at the Wilson River (NSW) on wikipedia.

Water supply
Might also be worth noting that the Wilsons River is also a major source of water for the north coast of NSW. Maybe referencing Rous Water www.rouswater.nsw.gov.au

Tributaries
Major tributaries include Byron Creek at ???Booyong??? the Coopers Creek at Boat Harbour and Leyceter Creek at Lismore.

Noting that the river consists of generally fresh water but due to the size of the Richmond and Wilsons river systems it is tidally influenced all the way to its confluence with Coopers Creek.

History
Use of the river by aboriginals, cedar getters, transport etc - e.g. boat harbour reserve near the village of Bexhill was the furthest upstream the old paddle boats could travel.

use of the flood plain - big scrub/subtropical low land rainforest, aboriginal uses, cedar getters, dairying, beef cattle, rural lifestylers and residential areas, particuarly Lismore are probably worth mentioning.

Environment
Aquatic ecology including native species and exotic introductions and their effect on the river.

Water quality pressures due to historical land clearing and current land use practices in the catchment - maybe reference to the Wilsons River Catchment Management Plan... I think it is on a website somewhere. I think that the flood plain management authority also has information on the tidal reaches too.

Importance of the connectivity with Billabongs/oxbows on the floodplain.

Recreational use
Lots of fishing, kayaking, canoeing, power boating.