Lake Monginup
Lake Monginup also known as Lake Mongingup and Lake Mortijinup is a freshwater lake in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia.
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  Lake Monginup Location in Western Australia | |
| Location | Goldfields-Esperance, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°48′18″S 121°38′38″E |
| Type | Freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Kateup Creek |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Designation | Lake Monginup Nature Reserve |
| Max. length | 3.5 km (2.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 320 ha (790 acres) |
| References | [1] |
The lake is located approximately 18 km (11 mi) west of Esperance and makes up part of the 102-hectare (252-acre) Lake Monginup Nature Reserve.
Description
The reserve is managed by the Lake Monjingup Development Committee, which received a $32,000 Lotterywest grant in 2008 to improve facilities, manage dieback and introduce native mammals back into the area.[2]
The area is an excellent example of undisturbed natural vegetation in the area and includes a specimen of Macrozamia dyeri that is over 1,000 years old.
The area was once used as a motorcycle track, a market garden and a watering hole for stockmen's horses. In 1983 a group of concerned locals started a campaign to preserve the area. The group planted over 30,000 trees then extended the reserve into surrounding farmland and established over 14 km (9 mi) of walking trails.
The area is home to 90 species of birds, 18 species of lizard and 9 species of frogs as well as honey possums, echidnas and western grey kangaroos.[3]
References
- "Bonzle Digital Atlas – Map of Lake Mortijinup". 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- "Esperance Express - Big plans for Lake Monjingup". 2008. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- "Oasis a rich environment". 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2009.