Dowse Lagoon Explained

Dowse Lagoon is a park and lake located in Sandgate, Queensland, a suburb of Brisbane.[1] It was given its name in 1975, and it is named for Thomas Dowse, a merchant and early settler of Brisbane.[1] [2] Before 1975, it was largely known as the "Second Lagoon".[3] It was named as a Ramsar site in 1993.[4] Dowse Lagoon was badly damaged by the 2000s Australian drought, which led to calls for its revitalisation.[5]

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-27.317°N 153.064°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dowse Lagoon. Local Heritage Places. City of Brisbane. May 24, 2021.
  2. 7 July 2020.
  3. News: Sandgate Lagoon. The Courier-Mail. Atkinson. William. September 12, 1938. May 24, 2021. 6.
  4. Web site: Hop, Buzz Or Scurry To Dowse Lagoon For A Wetland Planting Party. Sandgate Guide. Henry. Jacqueline. September 24, 2018. May 24, 2021.
  5. Web site: Groups call for plan to revitalise Dowse Lagoon. The Courier-Mail. James. Mitchell. February 21, 2018. May 24, 2021.

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