Great news for Macquarie perch – we’ve been successful in securing a major funding grant to help recover the species in bushfire affected areas of North East Victoria.
• The grant is for a Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Project worth $181,523, supported by the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Program for Wildlife and their Habitat.
• The funding grant will improve the breeding of Macquarie perch and stocking of fingerlings in the Buffalo River, King River and Cudgewa Creek.
• The funding will also be used to restore habitat and engage the community through:
– Restoring instream fish habitat at two sites, including boulder seeding and hardwood timber structure installation, fencing and revegetation,
– Holding two community riparian habitat planting weekends with recreational fishers, local Landcare groups, Traditional Owners and general public,
– Producing a high-quality video of the Macquarie perch recovery story.
• Thanks to our fantastic partners including the Women in Recreational Fishing (WIRF) Network, Corryong Angling Club, Ovens Landcare Network, Upper Murray Landcare Network, North East Catchment Management Authority and the DELWP for working with us on this wonderful project.
• To follow our exciting journey to bring maccas back, please visit our Macquarie perch website and join our ‘Mates of Maccas’ Facebook group!