Rod Price’s talk at the 2024 Australia Fish Biology Society conference highlighted the remarkable progress in implementing fish screens across New South Wales. His insights shed light on the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, and innovation in creating sustainable solutions that ...
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Peter Ebenwaldner’s experience in developing and promoting modern fish screens underscores a crucial aspect of sustainable water management: balancing the needs of irrigators with the protection of aquatic life. During his presentation at the 2024 Australia Fish Biology Society Conference, ...
New Zealand has long been an early adopter of fish screens to protect native fish from water diversions. However, as Mike Hickford explained during his talk at the 2024 Australia Fish Biology Society meeting, the country’s initial approach often missed the mark. By adopting North American ...
Australia’s rivers are home to unique native fish, but these ecosystems face significant challenges from water diversions. As Craig Boys highlighted during his presentation at the 2024 Australia Fish Biology Society Conference, the diversion of river water for agriculture and other uses comes ...
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.
Fish Screens Australia is sponsoring a special session at the 2024 Australian Society for Fish Biology Conference in Newcastle, NSW. Science | Strategies | Solutions The 2nd Trans-Tasman Workshop on Modern Fish-Protection Screening will bring together experts (a.k.a. “fish heads”) ...
New research explores the advantages of implementing modern fish-protection screens in Australia’s waterways. “Realising the benefits of modern fish-protection screening in Australia,” published in Marine and Freshwater Research, discusses the key ecological, social, and economic ...
The ANZSEE 2024 Biennial Conference, held from October 4-7 at Moreton Bay Research Station, focused on ecological economic perspectives from islands and oceans. Key themes included sustainable ecosystems, marine environments, ecological resilience, and Indigenous economies. It also highlighted ...
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.
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