FISH SCREENS AUSTRALIA
An information hub for modern screening
Fish Screens Australia is an information hub. It’s a collaboration between senior fisheries scientists, all types of water users, manufacturers, university researchers, engineers, anglers and conservation managers.
The goal is simply to provide the best and most current information on screens in Australia.
A century of international experience, particularly in the US, has shown that modern screens work. It’s also shown that voluntary adoption is the fastest way to generate widespread benefits for agriculture, fishing and biodiversity.
This website is showcasing the latest screen technology for Australian water users – to show what’s available on the market – and working to measure screen performance, share experiences and learn what works best for businesses.
THERE’S A BLIND SPOT
Most water users don’t know about modern screens
We all want healthy rivers. We want thriving local businesses. Vibrant regional economies. Great fishing. Happy and healthy communities.
We know that Aussies want to look after our rivers. That’s why anglers are doing so much for fish – from restoring habitats to campaigning.
It’s also a big reason why water users are modernising. They’re getting smart about reducing impacts on fish and producing more with less water.
But, there’s a blind spot. Most water users don’t know about modern screens. What they are, how they actually work and who supplies them.
WE’RE HELPING TO FIX THIS
Connecting, guiding and celebrating
The Fish Screens Australia website was built to fix this blind spot, by providing good information on the state of modern screening and how it fits into agriculture and conservation.
The science program is working on technical guidelines for screen design. These are based on field and lab research with Australian fish species.
The screens page provides an overview of the different types of screens that are available. These can be adapted or combined to screen any type of diversion.
The showcase sites demonstrate modern screens in action, sharing reports from early adopters to provide some ‘real-world’ context.
The blog presents historical information, new data from the world of research and perspectives on key issues around screening in Australia.
SCREENS FOR STREAMS
Dr Craig Boys
Fish Screens Australia grew from an active research and engagement project called Screens for Streams. The initiative is aimed at conducting high-quality research on fish screens and building real partnerships between water users, anglers and researchers to create a better future for our rivers, fisheries and industries.
This OzFish Thinking Fish public talk features Dr Craig Boys discussing the benefits of fish screens.
CONTRIBUTING EXPERTS
Fish Screening Australia is contributed to by local experts in the fields of fish ecology, economics, marketing and science communication.
The Australian Fish Screen Advisory Panel complements this website, bringing together a group of water users and specialists to help guide the process of screen modernisation across the country.
DR CRAIG BOYS
NSW DPIRD FISHERIES
Craig is a Principal Research Scientist leading screening research in Australia.
DR TOM RAYNER
NSW DPIRD FISHERIES
Tom is a Senior Fisheries Scientist specialising in stakeholder engagement.
PROF. LEE BAUMGARTNER
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
Lee is a freshwater ecologist mitigating impacts on rivers of South East Asia.
ROD PRICE
NSW DPIRD FISHERIES
Rod is a Senior Fisheries Manager leading modern screen installations.
DR BOYD BLACKWELL
NSW DPIRD FISHERIES
Boyd is a Senior Economist in Freshwater Environment Branch, quantifying the value proposition of screening.
DR JOHN CONALLIN
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
John is a Fisheries Researcher, dedicated to understanding and improving stakeholder engagement.
Fish Screens Australia is an proudly supported by the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts and the Ian Potter Foundation.
This website is managed with support from Australia’s only fishing conservation charity OzFish Unlimited.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and rivers where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities who also work and live on this land and its rivers.
NEED ADVICE?
Drop us a line if you would like to get in touch with the panel, have your organisation put its support behind Fish Screens Australia, or need some advice on a screen for your intake.
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