Jay Barnett – Team Leader – Moree River Repair Bus

Jay is passionate about creating the best possible native fisheries for the Moree community and moved to the area to work with OzFish. He is dedicated to delivering projects that improve the regions waterways, while passing on his skills and experience to the youth in the community.

Born in Melbourne, Jay spent his school holidays visiting his grandparents on the Murray River, where he developed a strong bond with the Murray-Darling System and found a real passion for native fish. He has qualifications in conservation, land management and sustainability, and has spent over 10 years delivering projects focused on river restoration, habitat improvement, wetland function and water quality in Melbourne.