To protect the Olive Perchlet from extinction and support other connected species, OzFish partnered with NSW Fisheries and Landcare NSW to reintroduce Olive Perchlet, known as Glassfish, into two revitalised wetland sites in the Dubbo region of New South Wales….
Tenterfield Landcare, in partnership with OzFish and Backtrack Youthworks, has launched a hands-on project aimed at improving water quality and riparian health in the Tenterfield region. This initiative empowers local youth and community groups with the skills and knowledge needed…
OzFish, together with local partners, is leading an ambitious restoration project along the Cudgegong River and Lawson Creek. The goal? To create healthier waterways for native fish and aquatic wildlife while boosting the region’s biodiversity and supporting the local recreational…
On a warm March morning in Fairy Meadow, a group of dedicated locals gathered at the Elliott’s Road entrance to roll up their sleeves for a riparian restoration blitz at one of Wollongong’s most cherished waterways. The riparian renewal at…
Once vibrant and full of life, the Talbragar River, part of the Macquarie catchment in the Castlereagh region, has struggled under the weight of drought, invasive species, and habitat degradation. In response, a passionate group of local organisations and volunteers…
On the winding banks of Boomerang Creek, two neighbouring landholders are teaming up with OzFish and Whian Whian Landcare to create a waterway that supports native fish, healthy farms, and resilient ecosystems. Together, they’ll restore 1.8 hectares of riparian zone,…
In a lush pocket of northern NSW, a 15-hectare stretch of Bilambil Creek is getting another chapter of its restoration story, one that’s been four decades in the making. Once degraded farmland, the site has slowly been transformed into thriving…
The Lachlan River, flowing through Forbes, NSW, has faced the pressures of invasive species, pollution, and environmental decline. In response, a passionate group of locals came together in spring 2024 for a carp muster, river cleanup, and tree-planting initiative designed…
The Eastern Freshwater Cod (Maccullochella ikei), once abundant throughout the Clarence and Richmond River catchments, is now one of Australia’s most endangered native fish. Their population decline is thanks to centuries of riparian clearing, de-snagging, mining, illegal fishing and unsustainable…
After the devastating floods of 2023, the Namoi River, a vital artery in the Barwon catchment of the Murray–Darling Basin, faced significant environmental damage. Local groups, including Gunnible Landcare and OzFish’s Moree River Chapter, joined forces to help the river…
The Southern Pygmy Perch, a small native fish once abundant in creeks, billabongs, and lakes across New South Wales, now clings to survival at just a handful of locations. One of these rare strongholds is Oolong Creek, and thanks to…
Just upstream from where the Moruya River meets the Deua, a quiet revolution is taking place. Volunteers from the OzFish Eurobodalla Chapter recently joined forces with Upper Deua Landcare for a hands-on planting event at Stepping Stone Farm. This is…
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