Wagga Chapter
The Wagga Chapter of OzFish is a committed group of anglers and conservationists dedicated to revitalizing and preserving the aquatic ecosystems in and around Wagga Wagga. Focused on promoting sustainable fishing practices and implementing habitat restoration projects, the Chapter actively works to enhance the health and biodiversity of local waterways. Through community engagement, educational programs, and hands-on conservation efforts, they foster a deep connection to the environment and encourage responsible stewardship. To get involved, participate in their events, volunteer for restoration activities, or become a member to help protect and restore Wagga Wagga’s vital aquatic habitats.
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Latest Projects Underway for the Wagga Chapter
Tarcutta Creek, NSW
Tarcutta Creek is a southern tributary of the Murrumbidgee River Catchment had suffered for years. It was when the eroding banks significantly reduced the remaining fish habitat by undermining the overhanging bank vegetation and smothering snags and microhabitats nearby with sediment that OzFish Wagga Chapter wanted to help.
Tarcutta creek restoration 2023
n 2020 and 2022, OzFish Wagga Wagga utilised the best-practice riverbank stabilisation techniques to restore the eroded bank and habitat loss in Tarcutta Creek. OzFish Wagga Wagga is now moving into stage three of their fish habitat restoration efforts at Tarcutta Creek, by installing 200 tonnes of rock and 15 woody habitat.
Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga, NSW
OzFish Wagga will work alongside Landcare NSW volunteers to undertake a native vegetation restoration project within the inlets of Lake Albert. This project will be designed to assist with reducing future erosion and sediment issues that Lake Albert is currently facing. The project will involve planting 450 native vegetation at the five sites across Crooked creek and 150 native vegetation at Stringybark creek.
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Latest News for the Wagga Chapter
Get involved: taking the lead on litter
For many anglers, myself included, getting out fishing is never simply about catching the fish. Landing your target species is certainly a bonus, but for the vast majority, the true healing power is in the reconnection to nature.
Reflections Holidays launches fish sustainability program with OzFish
Reflections Holidays have partnered with OzFish to help recreational anglers and communities improve the health of their rivers, lakes and estuaries. The partnership will identify projects that will improve fish habitats on Reflections Holidays parks across NSW.
Hundreds of yabby traps collected, 5000 on target
Moves toward sustainable fishing practices have started in all forms, from changes to products and packaging to better catch and release handling, but a project is stepping out of the norm and turning illegal yabby traps into new fishing gear....
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