Conceptual models are concise and visually-stimulating illustrations that use symbols or drawings to depict the important features,
processes and management challenges in a particular environment, such as coastal waterways. This is accomplished using the most current knowledge
or understanding of that particular environment and is presented in a way that is easy to understand. More introduction ...
Coastal wetland classification
Many wetland classification systems are in use within Australia. Most are hierarchical and based on biophysical or physicochemical features.
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The broad diversity of Australian beaches and estuaries means that it is often necessary to divide them into
'groups' or 'types' which are more closely related to one another.
More estuarine typology
Freshwater flow regime
Build your estuary conceptual models
You can use 7 different types of estuaries and coastal waterways templates and the drop and drag icons provided to
build conceptual models
in your catchment and the
that impact upon your waterway.