Lake Cairlocup

Lake Cairlocup is an ephemeral salt lake in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, approximately 42 km (26 mi) north-west of Jerramungup and 95 km (59 mi) south-east of Lake Grace.[1]

Lake Cairlocup
Lake Cairlocup
Location in Western Australia
LocationWestern Australia
Coordinates33°43′33″S 118°44′41″E
TypeSalt lake
Catchment area4,000 ha (9,900 acres)[1]
Basin countriesAustralia
Surface area340 ha (840 acres)[1]

Fringing vegetation around the lake includes Hakea brachyptera, Lechenaultia acutiloba,[2] Angianthus halophilus, and Goodenia salina.[3]

See also

References

  1. JDA Consultant Hydrologists (22 December 2011). "Living Lakes Project Stage 1: Part 1 Report Feasibility Study in the Wheatbelt and adjoining regions" (PDF). Department of Regional Development and Lands. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  2. "South Coast Highway Treatment 1 (SLK 291.16 to 293.00) and Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Rd (SLK 0.53 to 9.90) Upgrades" (PDF). Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan. Main Roads Western Australia. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  3. "Survey and Analysis Of Plant Communities Growing On Gypsum In The Western Australian Wheatbelt" (PDF). Department of Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
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