No images? Click here AUGUST 2021 EDITIONKeeping a spring in our step 🌼Hi everyone, August has been another ‘interesting’ month for the ARRC team. With most of eastern Australia under lockdowns at the moment, the team have been trying to keep each other motivated and hopeful by sharing what activities we have been getting up to. We have shared our ‘Lockdown Life’ with you, and we would love to hear what you have been getting up to! In other positive news, we are delighted to announce our first-ever Rivers of Carbon project for the ACT! Rivers of Carbon - Naas River is now underway and we share details of the work we are planning to do in this special valley. We are also chuffed to provide you with links to a new video and story map about work we have done through Rivers of Carbon - Source Water Linkages with Margaret and Nagy Sorial, on their beautiful property ‘Wongajong’. ‘Rakalis need riparian zones’ is our latest online guide, raising awareness about this special river dweller and encouraging people to look out for its white tipped tail. We have also published a summary of David Pannell’s papers on Australia’s soil carbon policies to continue our work in raising awareness about our need to get the policy settings right to enable landholders to adapt to our changing climate. We finish the newsletter off with an invitation to join us for a free Native Fish Showcase Webinar Series, as well as articles about ‘zombie fish’ and fish screens. We hope you enjoy our August update. Kate and the ARRC team 🙂 ARRCAt the ARRC, we promote a holistic river management approach by integrating environmental, social and cultural factors. Our ‘Lockdown Life’ - With the entire ARRC team in lockdown at the moment, we’ve been keeping each other entertained by sharing the activities we have been up to, so we thought we would share them with you too! "Gardening can still happen with contactless delivery! So far we have moved 10 cubic metres of mulch and filled a 3 cubic metre skip with green waste that will then be recycled back into mulch - Ingonyama nengwe ‘namabala (Circle of life)." - Siwan Rivers of Carbon ProgramOur on-ground river and riparian restoration work is founded on our belief that sound science and strong relationships are needed to ensure successful implementation. Learn more about our approach or visit the Rivers of Carbon website to see our various projects. Our Rivers of Carbon - Source Water Linkages Program works with landholders in Sydney Water Catchments. Today, we are sharing our work at ‘Wongajong’, a property on the Wollondilly River. Find out more about the actions we have taken on the site and its progress. Rakali is found almost everywhere on the Australian continent, yet many people know little about the iconic native animal. The Caring for Rakali Guide explains what habitat conditions rakali need to thrive in, where you can find them and what threats they face. Our latest Rivers of Carbon project is taking place in the ACT along the Naas River. The goal is to build resilient landscapes that can withstand future stresses from drought and bushfires and to improve water quality and the area’s biodiversity. The Naas River is an excellent starting point, and here's why. The Australian agricultural sector accounts for 13% of our national carbon emissions, making it a key target of emission reductions schemes. Expert David Pannell’s assessment of Australia’s carbon credit scheme, known as the Climate Solutions Fund, argues that our current policy settings prohibit, rather than enable landholders to respond positively to our changing climate. Latest Resources from our ProgramsFinterestFinterest shares new research and stories about the work being undertaken across Australia to bring back native fish. These articles incorporate recent studies to highlight current threats and important recommendations for species conservation. The Upper Murrumbidgee Recovery Reach is hosting the Native Fish Showcase Webinar Series. Expert presenters will share their knowledge about the status of native and alien fish in the Upper Murrumbidgee, along with some more detailed looks at the Macquarie Perch, Murray Crayfish and Stocky Galaxias. Register here. Water diversion for irrigation is a significant threat to native fish populations, with irrigation channels and pumps removing fish from waterways. A solution to this is silver screens, Braeden Lampard explains how they can save our native fish. South Australia’s Katfish Reach has shown promising signs of recovery following major restoration works. Native fish, including Murray cod and Freshwater catfish were found and other ecological indicators are looking positive. Read more about this here. Inspiration (and some fun)Waterway Management Twinning Program Graduate Michael Broughton shared the completion of the project he was working on with his mentor Patricia Geraghty. The Mitta River fish habitat works video from the North East CMA in Victoria is a great example of what we can do to improve fish populations and habitat quality. ...and someone who loves waterways as much as we do... Please consider making a donationHave you enjoyed reading our newsletter? If so, you might like to give us a donation that reflects what you feel this newsletter means to you. We rely on donations to keep sharing knowledge and staying in touch. 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