FORMATION OF A MEANDERING RIVER AND THE OXBOW LAKE STAGE A meander is a river that flows in a winding or curving pattern. Meanders are formed due to a combination of erosion and deposition processes. This phenomenon typically occurs in the middle to lower course of a river. Why does this happen? Because in these areas, vertical erosion is replaced by lateral erosion, and deposition becomes more prominent across the floodplain or flat land beside the river. The process of meander formation occurs

Let’s protect our natural floodplain functions! Keep our streets – and storm drains – clear of leaves 🍁, litter 🚯 and household cleaners. Why are our natural floodplains important? They provide flood risk reduction benefits by slowing runoff and storing flood water. They’re also important to conserving wildlife. Find out more: https://www.norfolk.gov/4832/Flooding. | City of Norfolk Government

We won! Wollongong City Council has taken out the 2022 Floodplain Management Award by Floodplain Management Australia. Our Floodplain and Stormwater team have been planning for flooding and taking steps to reduce the impact on people, property and environment. They’ve also been planning for the future as severe weather events increase as a result of climate change. Well done to our team who were recognised as industry leaders in floodplain management. | City of Wollongong