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Fish screens & fish heads

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”) ...

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Charting progress of screening in Australia

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 ...

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Integrating ecology, engagement and economics

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 ...

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Big lift for native fish: modern screens and Olympic weightlifting converge

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 ...

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Protecting Ramsar sites from pest fish (with modern screens)

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 ...

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No one sells a screen like a farmer with a screen!

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 ...

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Balancing public & private benefits of modern screens

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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NSW Irrigators Council says farmers keen to benefit from accelerated roll-out of fish screens  

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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Progress flowing with early take-up of modern fish-protection screens

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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Helping Australia’s waterways with modern fish-protection screens

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 ...

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Flow-on effect of fish screens technology a win-win situation for farmers  

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 ...

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Fish screening in New Zealand: Lessons from the past, strengths, and areas for improvement

Fish screening plays a vital role in protecting aquatic ecosystems by preventing fish from entering irrigation systems and other water intake structures. New Zealand (NZ), with its diverse geography and rich aquatic life, has faced its share of challenges and achievements in the field of fish ...

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