OzFish Unlimited, the leading force in fishing conservation, is gearing up to take charge on Sunday March 3 for Clean Up Australia Day with their dedicated army of volunteers.
With more than 15000 supporters, OzFish is mobilising its manpower to target 18 waterways rec fishers love fishing in.
Craig Copeland, OzFish Founder and CEO says restoring vital fish habitat and protecting these often-fragile ecosystems are the hallmark of OzFish work.
“OzFish has been a long-standing supporter of Clean Up Australia Day. We pride ourselves in taking part every year. It demonstrates the collective strength and commitment of anglers in looking after Australia’s waterways.
“With the recent flooding events across the country, it’s a reminder that our rivers and creeks often carry the brunt of the build-up of litter.
“Just an hour of your time can make a massive difference and it’s a great feeling looking back on how one waterway can be improved by people power.
The clean-up events organised will focus on removing all types of litter from water bodies, shorelines, and surrounding areas. OzFish invites individuals, families, businesses, and community organisations to join in these important clean-up efforts.
People can join an already registered event on the OzFish website at: https://ozfish.org.au/event/clean-up-australia-day-2024/.
OzFish Clean Up Australia Day events will be held in the following locations:
• Muddy Creek, Kyeemagh NSW
• Rose Bay, Rose Bay NSW
• Hastings River, Port Macquarie NSW
• Cudgen Creek, Kingscliff NSW
• Murray River, Euston NSW
• City Beach, Wollongong NSW
• Manning River, Manning Point NSW
• Macquarie Wambuul River, Dubbo NSW
• Tenterfield Creek, Tenterfield NSW
• Orara River, Glenreagh NSW
• Wynnum Creek, Wynnum QLD
• Freshwater Creek, Paradise Point QLD
• Pumicestone Passage, Bellara QLD
• Swan River, Ascot WA
• Geographe Bay, Busselton WA
• Vesteys Beach, Fannie Bay NT
• North Esk River, Invermay TAS
Key Facts:
OzFish Unlimited is holding Clean Up Australia Day events across the country on March 3.
OzFish is proud to take part every year.
The event is a good reminder that rivers and creeks often carry the brunt of litter build-up.
About us:
About OzFish
OzFish Unlimited is a national environmental conservation charity established to improve the health of our rivers, lakes and estuaries. It is a member-based organisation dedicated to make our fishing grounds healthy, vibrant and more productive. Their active work includes; habitat restoration such as resnagging, riverbank planting, clean-ups, fishways, shellfish reefs and educational and community capacity building programs.
Contact details:
Adelaide Harmony – OzFish Unlimited Communications Coordinator
adelaideharmony@ozfish.org.au | 0423237895