Riparian restoration]]> Fish stocking]]> Fish surveys]]>
Noal discusses efforts to improve the riparian zone and the first resnagging project in Queensland. He talks about the electric fishing technique used in surveys, restocking fingerlings at Bowenville Reserve, and annual Creel Surveys (catch surveys). He also talks about land owners becoming more mindful of and involved in improving the riparian zone. He notes that native fish favour narrow passages when feeding.

Aquatic life mentioned: jewfish, yellowbelly, silver perch, golden perch murray cod

Plants mentioned: bottle brush, fig, black wattle, ironbark, Condamine Cooch, Johnson grass, Stramonium, acacia

Animals mentioned: finch, kookaburra, peewee, kingfisher, turtle, wood duck, reed wobbler, whistling kite, wedgetail eagle

NSW DPI (http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/642095?c=people). River Trust, Napco]]> CC-BY]]> Bowenville Park, Qld [homestead]]]> Jondaryan, Qld [populated place]]]> Bowenville, Qld [populated place]]]> Riparian areas--Management]]> Fish stocking]]> Restoration ecology]]> Riparian restoration]]> Grazing]]>
Noal discusses the history of Jondaryan Station and the creek surrounds, and covers subdivisions; grazing; floods; and land clearance. His talks about his extensive research into the prior state of the local ecosystem and discusses his efforts to return the river to a prior state (Noal is a member of the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association). He also talks about stocking impoundment permits; negotiating with local land holders to stock the river; and cleaning up the river.

Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Murray Cod, Eel Tailed Catfish, European Carp, Rainbow Fish, Blackfish

Shrimp, Mussels, Yabbies

Marijuana

Environmental Protection agency, Napco]]> CC-BY]]> Oakey Creek, Qld [stream]]]> Bunya Mountains, Qld [mountains]]]> Doctors Creek, Qld [populated place]]]> Irongate Conservation Park, Qld [park]]]> Jondaryan, Qld [populated place]]]> Fish habitat improvement]]> Fish stocking]]> River survey]]>
Noal has lived in the area for 40 years. He discusses the changes he's observed in the River ecosystem since becoming involved with the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association in 1995. He also talks about the broader history of the system. He explains why the area is suited for European Carp but comments on the strong presence of native fish. It's a popular fishing spot.

Mention of: Condomine Alliance, River Trust]]> CC-BY]]> Stream restoration]]> Fish stocking]]> Fishes--Effect of water levels on]]>
Noal introduces his favourite spot and talks about fish migration; fish travelling; land subdivisions; and Bowenville Reserves history as a public site for livestock watering because of its favourably deep water holes. He adds that when the water recedes all that is left is confined to the deep holes. He discusses re-stocking, re-snagging, and ring tanks.

River Trust, Department of Natural Resources (http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/535814?c=people)

Red gums

Eel Tailed Catfish (Tadanus tandanus)]]> CC-BY]]> Oakey Creek, Qld [stream]]]> Ipswich, Qld [populated place]]]> Restoration ecology]]> Bait fishing]]> Fish surveys]]> Fish stocking]]>

Noal discusses the section of Oakey Creek (above where it meets Westbrook Creek) known as the Treeline. He explains how the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association's good recordkeeping (of fish releases and catch surveys) informs our understanding of fish variance and habits. He talks about the use of Blood Worms as bait and where they can be found. He also mentions the old system of wiers along Oakey Creek.

Mention of: Cooby Dam (Queensland), Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association, Queensland Department of Primary Industries (http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/518348?c=people)

Golden Perch, Siver Perch, Murray Cod, Yellowbelly, Eel-tailed Catfish

Blood Worms (Glyceridae), Red Bellied Blake Snakes, Golden Orb Spiders, Chironomidae

Johnson Grass, Bottlebrush, Melaleuca, Red Gum, Willow Trees, Casuarina ("Sheoaks")]]> CC-BY]]> Birds--Identification]]> Reptiles--Identification]]> Plants--Identification]]> Fishes--Identification]]> Crustaceans]]> Water--Law and legislation]]> Tools]]> No-tillage]]> Floods]]> Introduced fishes]]> Fishes--Migration]]>
The Shooters speak of their experience living next to Dalrymple Creek, a tributary of the Condamine. Ray talks about the changes he has observed in the creek over almost 80 years, its transformation, and the changing patterns of fish migration and sizes. The Shooters reflect fondly on their continuing recreational use of the creek.

Mention of the River Improvement Trust and The Tulgai Skull documentary made in the 1960s, investigating the history of the Indigenous peoples in the region.]]> CC-BY]]> Fishes--Identification]]> Crustaceans]]> Birds]]> Plants--Identification]]> Trade routes]]> Connection to Country]]> Githabul people]]> Traditional fishing]]> Wildlife conservation]]> Traditional ecological knowledge]]> Camping]]> Dreaming (Spiritual)]]> Aboriginal history]]> Water--Symbolic aspects]]>
Sam Bonner is a Githabul Elder who lives near Emu Creek, which is a tributary of the Condamine River. Sam speaks about his childhood experiences of the river, his love and passion for the river, its history, and his traditional and environmental knowledge about the river.

The interview was recorded at The Canoe Tree and water hole on the Condamine River, Queensland. Sam shares his extensive knowledge about his Indigenous culture and history and outlines Indigenous customs and practices of conservation. He is passionate about the Condamine River, and keen to pass on his traditional and environmental knowledge on to the next generations, to show them what the river means to him and his people.

Mentioned: white ants, porcupines, casuarinas, willy wagtails, finches, double bars, swallows, doves, blue wrens. ]]> CC-BY]]> Fishing--Australia]]> Weirs]]> Floods]]> Nests]]> Riparian areas]]> Aboriginal fish traps]]> Aboriginal scarred tree]]>