Sentences with phrase «improving fish habitat»

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The main findings were that Commonwealth environmental water extended the presence of Golden perch larvae through summer, decreased salinity levels in the Lower Lakes and the Coorong improving available habitat for native fish, and exported an estimated 600 000 tonnes of salt from the Basin through the Murray Mouth.

Specifically, Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat along the length of the River Murray to improve the condition and promote the migration of native fish species; support waterbird habitat and breeding events; and, mobilise and export salts from the River Murray system.

Over 5,300 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to Hattah Lakes in spring 2015 to provide improved habitat and food resources for native fish and waterbirds, and support the ongoing reestablishment of water dependant vegetation.

In addition to improving flow variability within the river channel, the proposed weir pool manipulation events will provide inundation for fringing wetlands and lakes, as well as flows through important flowing habitat for fish such as in Potterwalkagee Creek (Mulcra Island) and Lindsay River and Mullaroo Creek, (where regulating structures constructed under The Living Murray program were commissioned this year).

«We will be working together to deliver environmental water to smaller local wetland and floodplain sites to improve habitat and provide refuges for endangered and threatened native bird and fish species such as the Regent Parrot and the Murray Hardyhead,» Mr Reilly said.

improve the diversity and condition of native fish, frog and waterbird populations through maintaining suitable aquatic habitat and providing opportunities for breeding and recruitment.

A total of 367 GL of Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat throughout the River Murray for improving the condition, movement and recruitment of native fish — both silver (critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) and golden perch were detected spawning in the Mid Murray in response to flow variability; improve riparian and wetland vegetation condition; and contribute to the managed export of salt from the River Murray system.

Improved outcomes for native fish, birds, frogs and habitat from environmental watering: 2014 - 15 Outcomes Snapshot

In early January, Moose Hill was awarded a Wildlife Habitat Management Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Mass Wildlife) to increase upland habitat diversity and improve early successional habitat for plants and wildlife.

The money will be used to help improve water quality, prevent flooding, and protect fish and wildlife habitat.

• $ 775,000 for Willsboro, Essex County, to stabilize 2,000 feet of shoreline; a project that will reduce the deposition of contaminated sediment and improve both the water quality and the fish habitat of the Boquet River and Lake Champlain.

That's how a new and improved habitat — whimsically called La Chalupa, Spanish for a type of fishing boat with a tendency to capsize — got its start.

«There is still a lot of work to do to improve access to more historic river habitat for diadromous fish,» Nieland said.

«Proper management, protection and restoration of these riparian areas will improve water quality, lower in - stream temperatures, improve aquatic habitat and fish community integrity.»

Using our exclusive EKOgrown ™ tree - growing process, the projects contribute to flow and wind damage reduction, improving and restoring wildlife and fish habitat.

Although not the body of water that it once was, US Fish & Wildlife is has taken on the challenge to improve the lagoon to create a better habitat for migratory and aquatic birds.

Several months ago, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced a new agreement with farmers and ranchers that requires them to «voluntarily» implement measures that will improve habitat for a variety of species.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Climate Change Wildlife Science Center within USGS to: (1) assess current physical and biological knowledge and prioritize scientific gaps in such knowledge to forecast the ecological impacts of climate change on fish and wildlife at the ecosystem, habitat, community, population, and species levels; (2) develop and improve tools to identify, evaluate, and link scientific approaches and models for forecasting impacts of climate change; (3) develop and evaluate tools to adaptively manage and monitor climate change impacts; and (4) develop capacities for sharing such data.

Forest landowners are required to improve their forest roads to protect public resources, including water, fish, and wildlife habitat.

Improved road maintenance and construction practices reduce or eliminate runoff and fine sediment being delivered into streams, which can degrade water quality and fish habitat.

The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance, and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife ProgFish and Wildlife Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance, and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Progfish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife ProgFish and Wildlife Program.

Dam removal will improve water quality and open access to hundreds of miles of habitat for endangered salmon and steelhead, ideally resolving lingering disputes over water in the basin and providing greater economic security for fishing, tribal, and agricultural communities.

The MLPA's goals are to: «set aside» areas of the ocean to increase fish populations, enhance marine habitat, and improve recreational and educational opportunities.