Reconnecting off-channel habitats to waterways – using engineering techniques to restore fish passage

Technical Report
Reconnection of off-channel habitats has been identified as a high priority for fish conservation and protection.
Last updated:

This paper outlines the success in applying fishway technology to restore fish passage on waterways in south-west Western Australia and how these techniques could be used to restore connections between off-channel habitats and waterways in order to facilitate fish migration and improve freshwater fish habitat.