Upper Yarra

The Upper Yarra section extends from the protected water supply catchment to the top of Warrandyte Gorge near Lilydale. Near Warburton, the Yarra descends rapidly through narrow valleys, surrounded by forested mountains. Below Wesburn the Yarra flattens out, meandering through agricultural land and passing through a number of towns, where widespread clearing in the past has reduced the amount of vegetation near the river. Activities that influence water quality in the lower parts of this section include agriculture, vineyards and stormwater from townships. The major tributaries entering the river in this section include the Little Yarra, Woori Yallock Creek, Badger Creek, Watts River and Olinda Creek.

Weekly site condition ratings

Millgrove - Yarra River at McKenzie-King Drive
	High water quality
Suitable for all forms of recreation activities such as swimming, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, except after heavy rain.
The E.coli result for Wednesday 20 August 2008 is 20 org/100mL. View previous weekly E.coli results and condition ratings.

Launching Place - Yarra River at Don Road
	High water quality
Suitable for all forms of recreation activities such as swimming, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, except after heavy rain.
The E.coli result for Wednesday 20 August 2008 is 52 org/100mL. View previous weekly E.coli results and condition ratings.

Healesville - Yarra River at Everard Park
	High water quality
Suitable for all forms of recreation activities such as swimming, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, except after heavy rain.
The E.coli result for Wednesday 20 August 2008 is 98 org/100mL. View previous weekly E.coli results and condition ratings.

Coldstream - Yarra River at Spadoni's Reserve
	Medium water quality
Suitable for recreation activities such as rowing, canoeing and kayaking, except after heavy rain. Not generally suitable for swimming.
The E.coli result for Wednesday 20 August 2008 is 410 org/100mL. View previous weekly E.coli results and condition ratings.

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