Baffle Creek Water Quality & Cultural Mapping Project
The Baffle Creek Foreshore Data Collection project aims to gather preliminary images and water quality data for the development of a 3D model and future environmental monitoring. The project will involve collecting lateral and oblique images of the foreshore area using boat-mounted cameras and aerial drones. Water samples will be collected at ten pre-determined locations for analysis. Project preparation includes confirming team availability and arranging accommodation, securing suitable boat and camera equipment, and finalizing logistics for water sample collection and processing. Image collection parameters such as file format, resolution, and overlap will be determined. The deployment timeline will depend on team availability and weather conditions, with proposed dates having favourable tides but uncertain weather. Contingency plans will be in place for inclement weather and potential challenges. The project will adhere to safety regulations and environmental protocols throughout.
Start of Baffle Creek foreshore survey. Video 1 of 7 heading upstream from Palmers Point to Winfield
Start upstream run on left bank. Extensive foreshore clearing and development including rock wall and pontoons. Natural foreshore from 02:30 including mudflat and mangrove. Foreshore development from 07:35 including jetties.
Video 2 of 7 heading upstream from Palmers Point to Winfield
Foreshore development including jetties. Public boat ramp at 00:33. Natural foreshore from 02:15 including mudflat and mangrove. Shallow sandbank crossing from 03:30. Grounding at 04:00. Restart closer to foreshore at 05:00 and then shallow sandbank.
Video 3 of 7 heading upstream from Palmers Point to Winfield
Natural foreshore including mudflat and mangrove. Shallow sandbank crossing. Marine debris at 00:24. Groundings from 01:00 to 01:45, 02:48 to end of clip.
Video 4 of 7 heading upstream from Palmers Point to Winfield
Natural foreshore including mudflat and mangrove. Grounding on a shallow sandbank to the end of the clip.
Video 5 of 7 heading upstream from Palmers Point to Winfield
Natural foreshore including mudflat and mangrove. Grounding on shallow sandbank with manual handling from 03:15 to 06:35. Shallow sandbank crossing from 06:35 to end of clip.
Video 6 of 7 heading upstream from Palmers Point to Winfield
Natural foreshore including mudflat and mangrove opening to bare sandy beach at 00:20. Evidence of recent erosion and fallen trees. Extensive erosion from 01:45 with larger fallen trees. First appearance of used tyres for erosion control from 02:35. Evidence of foreshore stability due to mangroves from 03:10. Foreshore development including jetties and beach stairs from 04:25. Extensive use of used tyres for erosion control. Steep erosion cliffs from 04:45. Use of armour rock for erosion control at 05:50. Use of cut logs for erosion control from 06:00. Use of geofabric for cliff stability at 06:25.
Continuation of Baffle Creek foreshore survey. Video 1 of 6 heading upstream from Winfield to north of Newtons Rd
Foreshore development including selective clearing of mangroves, beaches and jetties. Eucalypt and large trees interspersed with mangroves on the foreshore. Mud flat and low mangrove on island opposite foreshore from 01:05 to 04:40. Small boat under anchor at 02:25. Boat ramp at 03:25. Aerial drone crew at 04:00. Dead trees along waterline from 04:00. Divert closer to shore at 04:40. Increased mangrove density from 05:35 until end of the clip.
Video 2 of 6 heading upstream from Winfield to north of Newtons Rd
Foreshore development including extensive clearing to form a beach. Mangrove re-growth around the headland from 00:30 to natural foreshore in the small bay from 02:10. Tree death in saltmarsh at 03:35. Jetty and selective clearing at 04:39 transitioning to full mangrove lined foreshore with secondary tree line to the end of the clip.
Video 3 of 6 heading upstream from Winfield to north of Newtons Rd
Full mangrove lined foreshore with secondary tree line to tributary with small mangrove island at 00:25. Loss of secondary tree line from opposite bank of tributary (Bottle Creek) from 01:20 transitioning to mangrove regrowth area and intermittent loss of mangroves from 06:30. Shallow sandbank crossing from 04:55. Continue south of small unnamed mangrove island opposite foreshore from 06:00 to 07:10 followed by drying sandbanks. Fallen trees at 07:20.
​Video 4 of 6 heading upstream from Winfield to north of Newtons Rd
​Mangrove regrowth area. Divert away from shore across a shallow sandbank. Intermittent mangrove loss at 03:30. Transition to loss of mangrove and rocky foreshore at 05:00 and developed area at 05:30 (aquaculture outlet/inlet). Large dead tree with a nest at 06:45. Inlet with intermittent mangrove at 07:00 with a jetty at 07:10.
Video 5 of 6 heading upstream from Winfield to north of Newtons Rd
The transition from rock foreshore with eucalypt to mangrove. Dead trees in secondary tree line from 02:05. Jetty and small boat ramp at 03:15. Boats on anchor in the middle of the creek towards the upstream end of Pig Island at 02:45. Boat ramp at 06:10. Wading bird on the foreshore at 07:18.
Video 6 of 6 heading upstream from Winfield to north of Newtons Rd
Intermittent mangrove with secondary tree line. Jetty at 01:00. Turn around point at the end of run.
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