NSW

River Resnagging and Fish Hotels

River Resnagging and Fish Hotels

Sadly, millions of snags have been deliberately removed through large-scale desnagging operations across the country since European settlement. But there is hope, OzFish are on a mission to put every one of them back in so our native fish can thrive. Check out some of the resnagging and fish hotel projects OzFish volunteers have been involved in. If…

River Repair Bus

River Repair Bus

In the Murray Darling Basin, our inland regional centres and towns thrive on community, and the rivers, lakes and waterholes are often the economic and recreational lifeblood of the region. Projects Restoring from the wrongs of the past Many of these waterways have endured decades of neglect, with erosion and riverbank deforestation, removal of vital…

Trees for Fish

Trees for Fish

The area bordering waterways, such as riverbanks, is known as the ‘riparian zone’. The presence of native trees and vegetation in this zone is important to the stability of the riverbank, water quality and native fish populations.OzFish delivers many riparian restoration projects across Australia – working with local communities and organisations to create healthy habitats…

Landcare NSW Partnership

Landcare NSW Partnership

OzFish Unlimited and Landcare NSW volunteer groups have utilized our past success in community engagement and project management to deliver a series of restoration works across New South Wales. These activities assisted with the protection of critical waterways, built environmental stewardship, and allowed volunteers to enjoy the outdoors and participate in community educational programs post…

Holiday Break Fishing Day

Holiday Break Fishing Day

The Winter Break Holiday Program and OzFish Unlimited created an opportunity for the community through running the catch a carp days in Moree and Copeton Dam to remove pest species, collect illegally dumped rubbish and learn more about their local waterways. Over both events 118 recreational fishers participated in both events with a diverse demographic of people from first time recreational fishers to seasoned fishing anglers with most participants from first nations groups across the two events. 

Bottle Bend, NSW 2024

Bottle Bend, NSW 2024

OzFish and Bottle Bend Management Committee have carried out fish habitat and environmental restoration in both the reserve and the Murray River. This has included track maintenance, installing vital rocky and woody habitats, running family friendly events, and installing riparian fencing.

Edward River, NSW 2024

Edward River, NSW 2024

OzFish Unlimited worked alongside Edward Wakool Angling Association, NSW DPI Fisheries, and the Joint Indigenous Group (JIG) to undertake the restocking and tagging of Freshwater Catfish into the Edwards-Wakool system and Barham Lakes system. The purchase of these fish has been funded through the Edward Kolety Fishing Challenge and the Recreational Fishing Trust.

Wentworth NSW

Wentworth NSW

This project aimed to improve the health of the Lower Darling River by reducing rubbish found in the waterway, reducing invasive pest species and removing illegal opera house nets from the region.

Oolong Creek, NSW

Oolong Creek, NSW

Efforts to control woody weeds along Oolong Creek include mapping the area to identify high-value habitats and barriers. Methods are being developed to improve in-stream habitats by translocating aquatic plants with habitat rafts. Additionally, collaboration with DPI Fisheries aims to move southern pygmy perch to new suitable areas upstream.

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