Author
Iain Ellis
Iain is the Ecologist at Millewa Pumping. He has over 23 years' experience in managing freshwater environments specialising in native fish conservation and recovery. Iain speaks at public and professional events about river ecology and environmental recovery strategies, like our Native Fish Forums.
Stories by 
Iain Ellis
Managing Wetlands for Native Fish
Wetlands are so important for our native fish – so how do we give our young native fish a fighting chance?
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Making the Connection: Providing Temporary Fish Passage at the Menindee Lakes
Fish migration in NSW rivers is hindered by barriers, but innovative fishways aid their crucial life cycles.
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What happens to people when the Baaka does not flow?
The 2019 Menindee fish kills, devastating to local ecology and communities, highlight the urgent need for sustainable water management.
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A stunning illustrated map of Murray cod and Golden perch journeys to explore
Explore the Darling-Baaka River's map, revealing the life and journeys of Murray cod and Golden perch in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Native fish are bouncing back in the Lower Darling Baaka River
Baaka River's native fish recover post-drought, aided by flows, habitat restoration, and community-led restocking efforts.
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Follow up monitoring for Murray Hardyhead shows translocation to be a success!
Murray Hardyheads, once endangered, now thrive in NSW's Little Frenchmans Creek, showing a successful species reintroduction.
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