Catchment Statistics

Location:

Catchment Area:

22,660 sq/km (largest catchment on the NSW Coastline)

Population:

Approx. 70,000

Towns:

Grafton, Maclean, Yamba, Dorrigo, Ulmarra, Legume,Woodenbong, Coramba, Glenreagh, Bonalbo Tabulam, Copmanhurst, Nymboida, Liston, Tyringham, Jackadgery, Baryulgil.

Councils in the Catchment:

Maclean, Grafton City, Copmanhurst, Pristine Waters, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Guyra, Severn, Tenterfield, Kyogle, Lower Clarence County (water supply), Clarence River County (flood mitigation).

Main Industries:

Timber, sugar cane, fishing, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, tourism, mining, horticulture.