Upper Condamine Recovery Reach Webinars

It’s time to give a shout out to our wonderful native fish! Join us for two online events to showcase current efforts to support native fish in the Upper Condamine Recovery Reach.

These sessions are designed for everyone who cares about fish. Whether you live in a riverside community, fish for pleasure, are a lifelong learner or simply love fish – you’ll learn something new!

Native fish recovery in the upper Condamine headwaters

Tuesday 16 November 2021
Native fish recovery in the upper Condamine headwaters
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‍Hear about current and planned efforts to support native fish populations to recover in the upper Condamine headwaters, especially around Spring Creek.

Presenter: Jacinta Cox,
Southern Queensland Landscapes

Link to discussed resource: Genetic structure of the Australian River Blackfish

Mysterious and wonderful fishes of the upper Condamine

Thursday 25 November 2021
Mysterious and wonderful fishes of the Upper Condamine, who they are and where they came from

‍Learn about the life histories, biology & ecology of the lesser known small-bodied fish species native to the area. Prepare to be surprised and fascinated by these species’ diversity, and learn about their care and management in both the wild and in captive scenarios. Will include a question and answer session.
Presenter: Dr Peter Unmack
Centre for Applied Water Science, Uni of Canberra
President, Australia New Guinea Fishes Association

Meet the coordinator: Ren Holz

Ren is co-Coordinator of the Upper Condamine Recovery Reach and Project Delivery Officer at Southern Queensland Landscapes. Ren has previously worked in projects monitoring frogs and water cycles for community education and storm water monitoring. Ren holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Research) from the University of the Sunshine Coast and was awarded the Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Soil Science from Soil Science Australia.

Meet the coordinator: Bree Humes

Bree is co-Coordinator of the Upper Condamine Recovery Reach and Project Delivery Officer at Southern Queensland Landscapes. Bree is currently studying a double major in Environmental Science and Sustainability, Community Development and Indigenous Studies at USQ. Breanna is a proud Noongar (WA), Gunditjmara (VIC), Wiradjuri woman (NSW) and Jawoyn (NT). Breanna has a strong passion for caring for Country and learning traditional knowledge and is eager to integrate modern science and traditional knowledge for a productive and sustainable future.