Moree Chapter
The Moree OzFish Chapter unites local recreational fishers in safeguarding and revitalizing their beloved fishing spots. Originally sparked by a cleanup initiative at Four Mile, the endeavor has grown to involve the entire community in fostering fish habitat. Situated amidst the abundant waterways of the Gwydir and Mehi Rivers, as well as groundwater reservoirs, Moree boasts exceptional fishing opportunities, with OzFish playing a pivotal role in empowering residents to preserve and enhance these precious aquatic ecosystems. They now have a fulltime river repair bus located in the town to further support employment and habitat restoration for our rivers. he Moree Chapter are keen to get some gloves on, clear these weeds and replace them with hundreds of natives to create a healthy ecosystem and better fishing.
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Latest Projects Underway for the Moree Chapter
Moree River Repair Bus
Fish habitat in the Gywdir, Mehi and surrounding waterways will have the support of an OzFish River Repair Bus based in Moree. The River Repair Buses are a truly unique initiative that will undertake weekly activities together with volunteers, landholders, Landcarers and traditional owners to collect rubbish, undertake weed removal, revegetate waterways, and improve instream habitat across the region.
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.
Whittaker’s Lagoon, NSW 2024
OzFish undertook fish motel building with the local Landcare group and Indigenous youth groups Miyay Birray. Through collaborative efforts and deep-rooted respect for the land, OzFish have sought to weave culture and conservation.
Events coming up for the Moree Chapter
Reflections habitat restoration and family fishing day: Copeton Waters 2 October 2024
Join like-minded people who share a love for fishing and a commitment to environmental stewardship on Wednesday 2nd of October 2024. This will be a fun family day out tackling...
Latest News for the Moree Chapter
Fish motels in Moree become canvas for Dreamtime stories
OzFish recently worked alongside Landcare NSW and Miyay Birray Youth Group in Moree to support Indigenous culture of the Gomeroi/Kamilaroi nation. OzFish is working with First Nations people to access and incorporate this knowledge into its restoration efforts, while honouring Indigenous culture.
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.
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