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.
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The NSW Irrigators Council (NSWIC) is throwing its support behind the drive to replace outdated ‘trash racks’ with modern fish-protection screens on water pumps.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 ...
The introduction of modern fish-protection screens is set to make a massive difference to the health of Australia’s rivers. Now, the goal is to convince the nation’s farming community that this best practice for water access isn’t just good for the environment, but good for them as ...
The introduction of modern fish screening technology in recent years is not only a huge benefit to Australia’s fish populations but it is saving farmers precious time, money and natural resources. Tens of millions of native fish are removed from our rivers on an annual basis due to thousands ...
What is the evidence of fish losses in Australian Rivers? It’s a question that gets asked a lot, so here’s the answer. By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner Australia has some of the world’s best data on fish losses at water diversions, which gives a good insight into the scale of the ...
A new website launched today will showcase the benefits of self-cleaning intake screens for water pumps and gravity-fed channels, to help farmers save money and water while protecting native fish. OzFish Unlimited, the voice of Australia’s recreational anglers, partnered with manufacturers, ...
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