Fortescue River

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Fortescue_Metals_Group
gptkbp:biodiversity bird species
fish species
plant species
gptkbp:climate temperature regulation
precipitation patterns
regional weather patterns
gptkbp:conservationEfforts community involvement
protected areas
restoration projects
gptkbp:contributedTo local economy
gptkbp:crosses Pilbara region
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Indigenous heritage
gptkbp:drainageBasin Fortescue_River_basin
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns habitat preservation
water management
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:geographicalFeature river system
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gorges
sedimentary rocks
alluvial plains
gptkbp:historicalEvent exploration expeditions
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Indigenous peoples
European_settlers
gptkbp:historicalSignificance exploration routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fortescue River
gptkbp:landUse agriculture
urban development
pastoralism
gptkbp:length approximately 600 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Western_Australia
gptkbp:namedAfter Sir_John_Fortescue
gptkbp:navigable partially
gptkbp:notableFor mining activities
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
camping
gptkbp:seasonalActivities flooding
dry periods
gptkbp:supports local wildlife
gptkbp:surroundingArea arid landscape
gptkbp:touristAttraction scenic views
wildlife watching
cultural tours
gptkbp:transportation bridges
railway crossings
road crossings
gptkbp:tributaryOf Harding_River
gptkbp:waterManagement groundwater recharge
seasonal flow
surface runoff
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally
gptkbp:waterSource irrigation
industrial use
drinking water