2 August 2013

Dr Lisa Evans creates fish jam

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I am sorry for the misleading title.*

In an effort to support native fish species in the Murrumbidgee River, two engineered log jams have been created near Tharwa.

Dr Lisa Evans says this is a good thing.

“The log jams are counteracting the build up of sand over the past century through erosion from man-made causes; this has been a major threat to the native fish of the Upper Murrumbidgee as it reduces water depth and smothers the rocky and woody habitat native fish need,” Dr Evans said.

“Since the log jams were completed in March, we have seen faster river flows and a deeper channel develop that will help fish move more freely along the river, as they used to.

“The log jams’ rocks and snags also form an important component of fish habitat as they provide fish with places to hide from predators, feeding and resting, , sites .

“By improving fish habitats, this work will boost native fish populations and foster a healthier river environment for native species,” Dr Evans said.

* No I’m not.

[Image by PJLewis (CC BY 2.0)]

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A little off topic, but Very Canberra centric.

I believe the expression Figjam was ‘invented’ by a well known, extremely witty ex Fyshwick retailer of car performance parts, and was directed at another well known (at the time) Canberra motorsport identity. About 35 years ago.

Names withheld to protect the guilty. 🙂

muscledude_oz5:21 pm 03 Aug 13

Fish jam? I thought you meant FIGJAM

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=figjam

I know a lot about that – “My body is fricken awesome” 😀

Elizabeth Monarch3:57 pm 03 Aug 13

I am sorry for the misleading title.*
* No I’m not.

Lol 😀

Spongebob says you forgot to say it was jellyfish jam mmmm

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