Chapter 4
4 Information base for the
Hattah Lakes
4.1
Introduction
4.2
Value and condition of Hattah
Lakes
4.2.1
Conservation significance
4.2.2
Hydrology of Hattah Lakes
4.2.3
Vegetation
distribution and hydrological regime
4.2.4
Birds
4.2.5
Fish
4.2.6
Macroinvertebrates
4.2.6
Macroinvertebrates 4.2.8
Water quality and algal blooms
4.2.9
Human use values
4.2.10
Summary of knowledge of the condition of
Hattah Lakes
4.3
Factors causing loss in environmental
values
4.3.1
Hydrology
4.3.2
Other factors
4.4
Opportunities to meet objectives for
this site
4.4.1
Introduction
4.4.2
Use of environmental water
4.4.3
Structural and operational
measures
4.4.4
Links between ecological objectives and
management opportunities