Gellibrand fish habitat

Threatened Australian Grayling and River Blackfish numbers in the Gellibrand River have been bolstered by works delivered by Corangamite CMA in partnership with local landholders and Landcare groups. 

Native Fish Report Cards from the Arthur Rylah Institute have tracked an increase in both Australian Grayling and River Blackfish since a focused program to remove barriers and build fishways in the Gellibrand and tributaries began in 2010. Australian Grayling travel from estuary to headwaters in their breeding cycle, so removing barriers is critical to their success. 

The program has continued in more recent years restoring riparian areas to improve water quality and reduce a key threat to the sensitive native River Blackfish.