Modern fish-protection screens have been installed at two town water supplies in the Walgett Shire in the northern Murray-Darling Basin. The water offtakes for the communities of Walgett, on the Namoi River, and Collarenebri on the Barwon River, both now benefit from modern screening ...
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On the edge of the Barwon River in Walgett, northwest New South Wales, irrigator Geoff Kirkby is seeing his operation run smoother, cleaner, and more efficiently than ever before. And the reason, he says, comes down to one major improvement: the installation of a self-cleaning fish screen on ...
In Dubbo, on the banks of the Macquarie River, Alex White is running a business that literally depends on water. As the owner of Dubbo Turf Supplies, Alex has seen firsthand how water security, efficiency, and environmental responsibility all go hand-in-hand — and how a simple but innovative ...
The Cotton Research & Development Corporation has highlighted grower experiences in the Winter 2025 issue of their magazine Spotlight on Cotton R&D. Modern fish-protection screens are transforming irrigation practices by keeping debris and aquatic life safely in the river while ...
On the banks of the Macquarie River, just upstream from Warren and downstream from Dubbo, sits the Tenandra Irrigation Scheme’s Gingim Pump Site. It’s a high-tech setup, managed by Jim McKay, who has seen firsthand how the installation of a fish screen has brought both environmental and ...
Manufacturers in regional Australia have been critical to the early uptake of modern fish-protection screens. Brett Kelly, from AWMA Water Control Solutions, tells his screening story.
As Olympic weightlifters go for gold in Paris this week, heavy lifts are also happening in the Central West of NSW. While athletes showcase their strength and skill on the global stage, another impressive feat of lifting is taking place much closer to home. This week, a crane was tasked with ...
Water users and community members are learning new ways to protect native fish and wetland ecosystems. In May 2024, the Western Murray Land Improvement Group (WMLIG) presented their recent project to install modern fish-protection screens on pumps delivering water for the environment. Two pump ...
Fish Screens Australia is excited to introduce a new tool aimed at highlighting the advantages of modern fish-protection screens. This innovative addition will be hitting the road, making appearances at agricultural shows, field days, and community events. Dubbed “Les” in homage to ...
New research by the University of Adelaide highlights the economic value of fish screens for irrigators and society, and suggests benefits could be maximised with private co-investment.
The NSW Irrigators Council (NSWIC) is throwing its support behind the drive to replace outdated ‘trash racks’ with modern fish-protection screens on water pumps. NSWIC’s chief executive officer, Claire Miller, said farmers are eager to reap the benefits. “They’re good for ...
Modern fish-protection screens are bringing big benefits to Australian waterways and water users. Since their introduction to Australia in 2018, modern screens are now in use at more than 30 sites – from irrigated farming to fish hatcheries. These screens can protect up to 90% of native ...
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