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Estuaries

Estuaries are coastal water bodies where freshwater from rivers and streams meets saltwater from the ocean.

Eurobodalla’s estuaries are among our most valuable natural assets. They support diverse ecosystems such as mangroves, saltmarshes, seagrasses, and sandy shoals. These habitats filter nutrients, trap sediment, and help keep our coastal waters clean and healthy.

Our estuaries are also highly productive environments that provide breeding, nursery, and feeding areas for fish, birds, and other wildlife. They are vital to our region’s biodiversity, recreation, and way of life.

Estuarine Coastal Management Program

Our Estuarine Coastal Management Program works to protect and improve the health of Eurobodalla's estuaries and their surrounding wetlands. Through this program, we aim to:

  • manage risks from coastal hazards such as coastal erosion
  • restore degraded habitats next to estuaries
  • improve water and ecosystem health across our estuaries
  • support community access so everyone can enjoy these natural spaces safely.

Learn more about the program 

Policies and reports

Council manages and monitors estuarine environments through ongoing policies and reporting:

Eurobodalla's estuaries

We also have dedicated programs and plans that protect our estuaries' environmental, social, and recreational values:

Clyde River Estuary
Clyde River Estuary

Eurobodalla Council's Clyde River Estuary Management Plan identifies strategies to maintain a healthy estuary and support local biodiversity.
Tomaga Estuary
Tomaga River Estuary

Council's Coastal Zone Management Plan outlines actions to protect and restore this important waterway.
Moruya River estuary
Moruya/Deua River Estuary

Management plans identify both long-term and short-term strategies for protecting this vital river system.
Coila Lake
Tuross River Estuary and Coila Lake

Learn about the Tuross and Coila Lakes Coastal Management Program and the Tuross Water Quality Improvement Plan.
Wagonga Inlet
Wagonga Inlet

Included in the coastal management program to help protect, manage, and maintain Wagonga’s natural beauty and ecological value.
Mummaga Lake
Mummaga Lake

Jointly managed by Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. NPWS determines entrance opening levels.

Contact us

If you need more information, contact our Coastal and Flood Management Planner:

  • T: 02 4474 1000
  • E: Council
  • visit our customer service centre at the corner of Vulcan Street and Campbell Street, Moruya, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm.