Loch McNess
Loch McNess | |
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Yanchep Lake | |
Loch McNess | |
Location | Swan Coastal Plain, Western Australia |
Coordinates | 31°32′S 115°40′E / 31.533°S 115.667°ECoordinates: 31°32′S 115°40′E / 31.533°S 115.667°E |
Type | Freshwater |
Native name | Wagardu Lark (Nyungar) |
Basin countries | Australia |
Designation | Yanchep National Park |
Max. depth | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
Islands | Several |
References | [1] |
Loch McNess (Nyoongar:Wagardu Lark),[2] also known as Yanchep Lake, is a freshwater lake located near Yanchep in the northern part of the coastal plain of Perth, Western Australia. Loch McNess is part of the Wanneroo wetlands, a chain of lakes, and is part of the Yanchep National Park. Water from the lake is used to refill the underground lakes in some nearby caves.[3]
Description[]
The lake is named after Sir Charles McNess, a wealthy Western Australian philanthropist.
Galaxiidae (fish) and Gilgies (freshwater crayfish) are endemic to the region.[4] Introduced species include mosquitofish (Gambusia).
CSIRO study nutrients and plankton in the lake.[5]
The lake is also known as Wagardu Lark by the Nyoongar aboriginals[2] and along with the caves is of significant cultural importance.[6]
Since European colonisation of the area and specifically with the building of Gloucester Lodge on its shores in 1933[7] it has traditionally been used for boating outings. There is no longer sufficient water in the lake for boating.
See also[]
- List of lakes of Western Australia
References[]
- ^ Predicting wetland water storage
- ^ a b http://www.perthsites.com/web/design.cgi?website=1053-yanchep-national-park
- ^ "Caves". April 2004.
- ^ Allen, Gerald (1981), A Field Guide to Inland Fishes of Western Australia, Perth: Western Australian Museum, ISBN 9780724484096
- ^ Gordon, DM; Finlayson, CM; McComb, AJ (1981). "Nutrients and phytoplankton in three shallow, freshwater lakes of different tropic status in Western Australia". Marine and Freshwater Research. 32 (4): 541. doi:10.1071/mf9810541.
- ^ "Secrets of a sunshine city". TheGuardian.com. 4 March 2001.
- ^ http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/04151%20Yanchep%20(P-AD).PDF
- Lakes of Perth, Western Australia
- Wanneroo wetlands