Member for Bega Andrew Constance is urging anglers and fishing organisations in our region to apply for a share in more than $15 million funding as part of the 2016 NSW Recreational Fishing Trust projects.
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“Applications are now open for innovative projects to improve recreational fishing,” Mr Constance said.
“The NSW government is committed to reinvesting the sale of recreational license fees back into the recreational fishing sector.”
“These projects are a great opportunity for fishers, clubs and community groups across our region to get their own fishing project afloat to enhance and improve local facilities or increase fish stocks.”
A wide range of projects have been funded in recent years, including: recreational fishing education workshops, fishing platforms and cleaning tables, artificial reefs, freshwater fish stocking, prawn stocking in estuaries, fish aggregating devices and fishcare volunteers.
Applications for funding from the trust made by individual anglers, fishing clubs and local councils are carefully considered to ensure benefits to recreational fishing are maximised
The NSW government said the fishing sector generates around $1.6 billion for the state’s economy and accounts for more than 14,000 jobs.
Projects that will enhance coastline, inland rivers and dams and lakes will be considered for funding.
Applications for funding are open until Monday 21 March.
Contributing funding, joint applications and in-kind support or voluntary labour are also encouraged.
For more information on the grants or assistance with applications:
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee/apply-for-funds
or email: recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au