Australia’s top fish experts head to Moree to talk fish
Moree recreational fishers and passionate water users are invited to attend the free ‘Thinking Fish’ public talks at the Moree Services Club on Wednesday 4 May, hosted by fishing conservation charity OzFish Unlimited.
The event will see some of the leading names in fisheries research and river management take the stage in a TEDx style talk in a bid to educate the local community on what can be done to restore and protect native fish in their backyard.
With the original event postponed due to Covid-19 last year, OzFish have spent the time modifying the list of guest speakers to get the best lineup possible. They will talk on some of the major issues surrounding the local Gwydir and Mehi rivers.
The passionate and knowledgeable speakers will present their ideas about managing environmental water, modern screening of irrigation pumps, threatened species, resnagging and replanting riparian vegetation, with the aim to generate debate about the issues facing native fish in the northern Basin.
OzFish CEO and Founder Craig Copeland says that a lot can be done in these areas to improve the local fishery, and anglers have an important role in being part of the solution.
“Like all projects we do at OzFish, it starts with understanding the core issues that are affecting our fish and these public talks will be valuable for the community.
“Because this is a complex challenge, we have invited some exceptionally talented people into one place, so you won’t be disappointed by the talks,” Craig said.
The free event will be held at the Moree Services Club at 6pm on Wednesday 4 May 2022. Those that reserved tickets will be given priority seating for the rescheduled event before they are open to the public.
Tickets are limited, if you would like to attend the event, or find out more about the night, head over to Thinking Fish Moree or phone 1800 431 308.
Speakers include
Michael Kirk – Fishing on Country
Dr Gavin Butler – What is happening with small bodies and threatened fish.
Dr Martin Mallen-Cooper – The good ol’ days for fish in the Gwydir.
Dr Craig Boys – Pump Screens (Better Farming, Better Fishing).
Tony Townsend – E-water giving fish a chance.
Craig Copeland – What difference can WE make to our rivers
Daryl Albertson – Water management principles for fish
Rodney Price – Too cold to swim! – does it matter to fish?
Phill Duncan & Stuart Little – Working together to recover native fish
The talks are brought to Moree with funding support from Murray Darling Basin Authority, NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment and BCF – Boating, Camping and Fishing.
