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Fish habitat grants up for grabs

INDIVIDUALS and groups looking to improve fish habitat are being encouraged to apply for a grant through the next funding round of the NSW Government’s Habitat Action Grants Program.

Primary Industries Minister Katrina Hodgkinson said grants of up to $40,000 are available to fishing clubs, community groups, local councils and individuals wanting to improve fish habitat in their local area.

“With more than half a million dollars available in this funding round, this is a great opportunity to improve fish habitats in your local creek, river or estuary, and encourage more fish as a result,” Ms Hodgkinson said.

“These community projects have provided fantastic results right across the state, such as managing stock on riverbanks on the South Coast, demonstrating the value of willow removal in the Central West and encouraging fish breeding areas in Sydney.

“This program is another excellent example of how recreational fishing fees are helping to support the recreational fishing industry in NSW.

“We want to ensure that quality habitat is protected, to ensure native fish thrive into the future.”

Previous funded projects include:

  • Removing invasive weeds and re-establishing native vegetation on our riverbanks
  • Opening floodgates or improving road crossings to remove barriers to fish movement
  • Restoring eroded river banks
  • Re-snagging waterways
  • Bank stabilisation works

Applications for Habitat Action Grants open from 1 August 2014 until 19 September 2014. For more information visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/hag or contact (02) 6626 1107 or (02) 4916 3817.

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