Conference paper
Management implications for Lord Howe Island Groundwater Quality
Proceedings from the 1996 Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference, pp.530-542
Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference: Australian and International Perspectives, 1996 (Coffs Harbour, Australia, 06-Feb-1996–09-Feb-1996)
Bureau of Tourism Research
1996
Abstract
Tourism is the largest industry of Lord Howe Island. The main drawcard in regards to the tourist popularity of Lord Howe is the natural environment. Pollutants in the form of nutrients may degrade corals, fish and other marine life if flushed into the marine environment. As such, any activities that may reduce the aesthetic quality of the island must be adequately managed. This study assessed ambient dissolved nutrient concentrations within the groundwater of the Lord Howe Island settlement area. It was found that the groundwater beneath the settlement area is acting as a sink for nutrients. The highest nutrient concentrations are found in the northern portion of the settlement area, attributed to larger domestic and tourist population densities. Salt water intrusion was also identified beneath the northern portion of the settlement area, where groundwater over-use is causing a pronounced landward salt water interface.
Details
- Title
- Management implications for Lord Howe Island Groundwater Quality
- Authors
- Timothy F Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
- Contributors
- Gary Prosser (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings from the 1996 Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference, pp.530-542
- Conference details
- Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference: Australian and International Perspectives, 1996 (Coffs Harbour, Australia, 06-Feb-1996–09-Feb-1996)
- Publisher
- Bureau of Tourism Research
- Date published
- 1996
- ISBN
- 0642244847
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450377802621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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