The Australian Inland Botanic Gardens (AIBG) are in Mourquong, far west NSW. The two targeted wetlands are approximately one hectare in size and are carp free to provide predator free environment for translocated populations of small bodied fish.

The wetlands support multiple species of translocated populations of small bodied fish including:

• Murray hardyhead (Endanagered EPBC Act 1999 and Critically Endangered NSW BC Act 2016);

• Southern pygmy perch (Vulnerable EPBC Act 1999 and Endangered NSW BC Act 2016);

• Southern purple spotted gudgeon (Endangered NSW BC Act 2016); and

• Olive perchlets (Endangered NSW BC Act 2016).

EWT was first delivered in 2023-24 and will be ongoing to safeguard the critically endangered fish and other small bodied fish. This is an ongoing collaboration between NSW DPI Fisheries, AIBG and MDWWG.

Small bodied fish are further protected by a carp screen that has been installed.

Visitors of the AIBG are encouraged to explore and learn about the wetlands with the help of informative signage, maps and walking tracks.

The AIBG is run by a team of volunteers who manage the wetland.

Habitat for threatened small body fish populations including translocated endangered Murray hardyheads.

Provide off-river habitat.

Increase the availability of habitat for fauna including frogs, waterbirds, and terrestrial birds. 

Support community engagement.