Creating Fish Habitats in Ponded Pasture

Jun 6, 2023

A very interesting documentary video (link below) detailing the implementation of fisheries improvement works on agricultural land which increase fisheries productivity within ponded pastures. Discusses the use of fish ladders, refuge pools and grazing best management practices.

Marklands Wetlands Field Day flyer

Video

Catchment Solutions recently hosted a wonderful field day focusing on topics and activities including:

  • managing ponded pastures for increased fisheries productivity
  • demonstrating fish ladder monitoring and electrofishing in action
  • hearing about Carbon Farming and
  • better understanding of Refuge Pool creation
Barra and Beef Field Day Fishladder on display
Barra and Beef Field Day Fishladder on display
Barra and Beef Field Day Trent Power discusses the importance of waterway connectivity to our native fish population.
Catchment Solutions Barra and Beef Field Day – Trent Power with a juvenile Barramundi
Barra and Beef field day - a great turnout. Marklands Station Koumala
Barra and Beef field day – a great turnout

It was held at the at Marklands Station, Koumala and was attended by landholders, representatives from local and State governments, Reef Catchments and members of the public.

Barra and Beef field day electrofishing on display
Barra and Beef field day electrofishing on display
Barra and Beef field day presentations
Barra and Beef field day presentations
Feel free to reach out to Catchment Solutions for more information on the wetlands projects. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about these exciting projects, our team is here to assist you.