Lake Monginup

Lake Monginup also known as Lake Mongingup and Lake Mortijinup is a freshwater lake in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia.

Lake Monginup
Lake Mongingup; Lake Mortijinup
Lake Monginup
Location in Western Australia
LocationGoldfields-Esperance, Western Australia
Coordinates33°48′18″S 121°38′38″E
TypeFreshwater
Primary inflowsKateup Creek
Basin countriesAustralia
DesignationLake Monginup Nature Reserve
Max. length3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Max. width2 km (1.2 mi)
Surface area32 ha (79 acres)
References[1]

The lake is located approximately 18 km (11 mi) west of Esperance and makes up part of the 102-hectare (252-acre) Lake Monginup Nature Reserve.

Description

The reserve is managed by the Lake Monjingup Development Committee which received a $32,000 Lotterywest grant in 2008 in order to improve facilities, manage dieback and introduce native mammals back into the area.[2]

The area is an excellent example of undisturbed natural vegetation in the area and includes a specimen of Macrozamia dyeri that is over 1,000 years old.

The area was once used as a motorcycle track, a market garden and a watering hole for stockmen's horses. In 1983 a group of concerned locals started a campaign to preserve the area. The group planted over 30,000 trees then extended the reserve into surrounding farmland and established over 14 km (9 mi) of walking trails.

The area is home to 90 species of birds, 18 species of lizard and 9 species of frogs as well as honey possums, echidnas and western grey kangaroos.[3]

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See also

References
  1. "Bonzle Digital Atlas – Map of Lake Mortijinup". 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
  2. "Esperance Express - Big plans for Lake Monjingup". 2008. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
  3. "Oasis a rich environment". 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
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