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Irrigators and anglers in North West NSW will be able to learn more about how they can help native fish and their habitat with the release of the new Fishes on Cotton Farms book.
The free publication has been developed to inform, encourage and motivate landholders and the community to protect our native fish that rely so heavily on the health of our rivers.
“Cotton production is one of Australia’s most important industries, and the aquatic environment goes hand in hand with the industry,” Industry and Investment NSW Conservation Manager Anthony Townsend said.
“Landholders have long recognised this relationship, and are looking for guidance and assistance in better managing their land to ensure a win-win situation for the environment and the industry.”
“Fishes on Cotton Farms provides information about fish-friendly practices that landholders can use to improve the health of waterways and give native fish a better opportunity to feed and breed.”
Simple and clear messages such as ‘fish need trees’ are explored in the guide to show the connection between the land and the water, and highlight the importance of this connection for native fish.
The guide also contains information on common species of fish in north-west NSW.
Details about the fish’s appearance, habitat and distribution are outlined, as well as some interesting ‘fishy facts’.
“The guide will allow landholders and anglers to identify fish in their local area, giving them an idea of how healthy the waterways are on their property or at their local fishing spot and allowing them to monitor this over time,” Mr Townsend said.
The guide has been produced by Industry & Investment NSW, the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and will be officially launched on Wednesday, December 16 at the Australian Cotton Research Institute, Wee Waa Road.
To attend the launch of the Fishes on Cotton Farms guide please contact Anthony Townsend on (02) 6763 1440 by Monday, December 14.
