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…
Three days. One breathtaking creek. A group of passionate young adventurers. This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill environmental retreat — it was a bold and muddy hands-on experience in conservation, outdoor learning, and river restoration, all set against the stunning backdrop of…
A special stretch of littoral rainforest along the Evans River is getting the care it deserves, thanks to a powerful weekend partnership between OzFish Unlimited, the Border Ranges – Richmond Valley Landcare Network (BRRVLN), and Evans Head Ecowarrior Landcare Group….
After a major hailstorm in October 2021 wiped out much of the mangrove population in Boambee Creek, dedicated restoration efforts led by Professor Kirsten Benkendorff and her research team at Southern Cross University (SCU) are bringing the mangroves back to…
Once a stark reminder of environmental degradation, Bottle Bend Reserve on the Murray River in NSW now stands as a landmark of recovery and hope. The 1650-hectare reserve, once marred by tree skeletons, diminished ground cover, and a devastated native…
1.3km of fish habitat restored 500 native trees and shrubs planted Strengthening a vital waterway The OzFish Coffs Harbour and Clarence Chapters have been working to restore 1.3km of riparian fish habitat along the Coldstream River. Now in its third…
500 Natives planted 500 Metres of weed control Reviving a threatened ecological community Fridays Creek is coming back to life. Previously degraded, this beautiful stretch of waterway in the Upper Orara is now being transformed into a thriving habitat for…
The Richmond River OzFish Chapter has partnered with Landcare NSW, Eco Restorations, the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts, and BCF – Boating Camping Fishing to rejuvenate Marom Creek’s vital riparian zone. 2000 Trees Planted 2ha Riparian Zone Restored 20 Volunteers Engaged…
In late November, OzFish was proud to present their innovative Driving Fish Habitat Action partnership with Landcare NSW, to NSW Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare (PFL) ‘Trees in the House’ event. The event, held at…
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