Loch McNess (Nyungar: 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]
| Loch McNess | |
|---|---|
| Yanchep Lake | |
| Wagardu Lark (Nyungar) | |
 Sunset over Loch McNess | |
  Loch McNess | |
| Location | Swan Coastal Plain, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°32′S 115°40′E / 31.533°S 115.667°E |
| Type | Freshwater |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Designation | Yanchep National Park |
| Max. depth | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Islands | Several |
| References | [1] |
Description edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ Predicting wetland water storage
- ^ a b "Yanchep National Park. Yanchep, Western Australia. Akerz Does Australia". Archived from the original on 2 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- ^ "Caves". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 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.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
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