description Ord River Delta Overview
The Ord River Delta is a large estuarine river delta located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, where the Ord River empties into the Cambridge Gulf. The delta forms the terminus of a massive river system that has been heavily modified by the construction of dams, including the massive Lake Argyle. It is directly associated with the Ord River Irrigation Area, a major agricultural scheme established near the town of Kununurra to support regional farming. The surrounding wetlands provide crucial habitats for local waterbirds and saltwater crocodiles.
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Where is the Ord River Delta?
The Ord River Delta is in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Ord River empties there into the Cambridge Gulf.
What kind of environment is the Ord River Delta?
It is a large estuarine river delta, where river water meets tidal coastal water. The delta is the terminus of the Ord River system.
How have dams affected the Ord River system?
The river system has been heavily modified by dam construction. Those dams alter the timing and volume of water reaching the delta and Cambridge Gulf.
Where does the Ord River end?
The Ord River ends at the Ord River Delta, where it enters the Cambridge Gulf. This coastal setting makes the delta both a river outlet and an estuarine environment.
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