Albert River (Queensland)
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The Albert River's is a river in South East Queensland, Australia. Its catchment lies within the Gold Coast and Beaudesert shires and covers an area of 782 square kilometres. The river has two main tributaries which begin in the Lamington National Park.
Downstream the river joins the Logan River near Beenleigh before entering Moreton Bay. The Albert River is considered to be a sub catchment of Logan River.
The water quality of the Albert river remains in relatively good condition until it merges with the Logan River where quality declines.
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[edit] Tributaries
Albert River Left Branch, Albert River Right Branch, Canungra Creek, Cainbable Creek and Bidaddaba Creek.
[edit] Environmental Concerns
Residential and industry development and land clearing in the catchment have greatly affected the water quality of the Albert River, particularly in its lower reaches.
Key environmental issues that face the catchment are: • Rapid population increase and development; • Altered flow patterns of the Creek causing active erosion; • Deteriorating water quality; • Increased noise and vehicle movements; • Waste disposal; • Invasion of bushland by exotic plants and animals; • Management of the extractive industries; and • Day-to-day behaviour of residents and workers of the catchment.
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