In recent years, there has been significant investment by local councils and NRM groups in establishing infrastructure to improve the biodiversity within waterways, including the construction of fishways. Many of the fishway installations consist of rock ramp designs as this style is relatively … [Read more...]
Jungle perch stretch their fins in Brendale
Catchment Solutions and Moreton Bay Regional Council have completed a nature like rock ramp fish ladder at Leitch’s Crossing on the South Pine River which allows economically valuable juvenile fish to move freely upstream. Catchments Solutions fisheries biologist, Matt Moore, said the native fish … [Read more...]
A fishway in photos: Mackay Gooseponds Fishway Repair
Fishways are essential in improving connectivity and building a more sustainable and healthy native fish population. Fish migration is essential, particularly for important diadromous (migratory) species such as; barramundi, mangrove jack, giant herring, tarpon, jungle perch and Australian bass. … [Read more...]