The NSW Irrigators Council (NSWIC) is throwing its support behind the drive to replace outdated ‘trash racks’ with modern fish-protection screens on water pumps.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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
A sci-fi horror movie! That’s the scene on show if you put a drop of river water under a microscope. It buzzes with life. Strange. Hideous. Beautiful. The river is alive at a micro and macro level. It plays home to microscopic bryozoans. This asexual organism is essential to the Darling River’s ...
Oranges are nutritional gold. They’re filled with the nutrients your body needs to be at its best. To create this level of magnificence it takes high quality water. It’s a vital resource we all depend on and get from our rivers. Farmers are finding that they can give thanks to our ...
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, ...
Get the right solution for your diversion By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner When investing in a new screen it’s important to find one that will suit your water volumes, diversion schedule, debris loads and local fish. A wide variety of screen types have been developed for use overseas and some ...
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