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The NSW Irrigators Council (NSWIC) is throwing its support behind the drive to replace outdated ‘trash racks’ with modern fish-protection screens on water pumps.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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The sight of a living creature in avoidable danger triggers something primal in almost everyone’s neurology. Whether it’s a koala clinging to a bushfire-ravaged eucalyptus. Or ducklings crossing a road. Or fish gasping for air, your sense of empathy leaves you hardwired to react and protect. ...
Some people think fish losses at water diversions is a new problem. History tells us it’s been happening for decades. By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner Newspaper articles, from as early as the 1920s, reported cod, perch and blackfish being diverted into irrigation canals along the Murray ...
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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