On Wiradjuri County, OzFish is working with traditional owners, Wiradjuri Cultural and Environmental Rangers, and Boys to the Bush, a local Indigenous youth program, to return a fish long forgotten by most. By restoring the critical habitats in the last…
OzFish Unlimited is built on the contributions of our recreational fishing community giving back to the waterways they love to fish. Each year, we take great pride in celebrating the outstanding efforts of our members through the OzFisher of the…
We are thrilled to announce the successful installation of 15 metres of Quilted Oyster Reefs (QODs) along the rock walls at The Southport School on the banks of the Nerang River. This ambitious project, supported by Queensland’s Community Fishing Grants…
The Swan Hill community is invited to gather at Riverside Park on Friday July 5th to help re-release Freshwater Murray Crayfish back into the Murray River, in what is a significant environmental event aimed at restoring the local ecosystem. The…
OzFish’s Adelaide Chapter is about to embark on a shellfish revolution for the Port River. Over the next two years, recreational fishers will work hard to restore shellfish reefs lost from the Port River by recycling oyster shell into reef…
If you’re an OzFish Habitat Champion, you’ve put your hand in your pocket and supported us to bring fish habitat innovation to more places, more often. This time, we’ve expanded our Seagrass for Snapper program into Queensland! You’ve seen our…
The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, the national peak body for recreational fishing is gearing up to celebrate national Gone Fishing Day on Sunday October 13 this year. This annual event not only celebrates the cherished tradition of fishing but also…
The funding will allow the members of the Cairns Chapter of OzFish Unlimited to undertake habitat restoration and improve wetland connectivity in the Saltwater and Lilly creek catchments in partnership with local recreational fishers, the Cairns Regional Council, traditional owners…
OzFish’s Goondiwindi Chapter has put together another mammoth effort to successfully deliver the 2024 Goondiwindi Fishing Classic on the Macintyre River. This is a great event that engages the local community in sustainable fishing over the Kings Birthday long weekend,…
OzFish Unlimited is commencing work on a restoration project with the assistance of the Council of the City of Gold Coast, to improve fish habitat and overall health of Saltwater Creek. Funded by the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments program,…
Irrigation pumps and canals unintentionally pump eggs, larvae, juveniles and adult fish from waterways – killing tens of millions of fish every year.
Many pumps are screened with basic meshes or grids which become clogged. New fish screen technology works to protect pumps reduce costs for farmers and reduce fish intake.
The weekend of June 7 to 9 will see customers of one of Australia’s leading retailers make a significant contribution to the health of Australia’s waterways.
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