News & Updates
Keep Up The Good Work
Shane Scott has put together this short video showing some low cost fish passage remediation projects across North America. Note the different configurations used to suit each site. Also enjoy the great commentary with the Johnson Creek segment. Contact Shane...
RIPRAP
Stop this disaster! It is now common practice to use large, similar sized, rip-rap (boulders) to manage downstream erosion at structures. Above is typical example of a recent culvert upgrade where extensive rock armouring has caused water to be sub-surface and spread...
Brook Channel
Restoring fish passage is great, but don't forget about the habitat!In natural environments, overhanging vegetation is important for shade, refuge and a food supply, but also helps fish migrate up along the edges of waterways.This video shows a trial project funded by...
Box Culvert Remediation For Fish Passage
Please take a minute to watch this short video showing the effects of flexible baffles fitted to the invert of a box culvert.This is a newly installed culvert (replacing an old smaller round one) under a public road in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.It is hoped...
Mass Migration
We hope you are all still healthy and making the most of the lock-down. The Fish Passage Action Team are taking the time to put together more resources to share with our growing audience. Below is a link to a short video showing the challenges migrating elvers meet,...
Fish Passage Remediation
Below is a link to a very interesting article posted by the NZ Dept of Conservation that discusses the importance of restoring fish passage to benefit all aquatic species.Enjoy. Click here for article