Environmental Consequences
The Shoalhaven River and its main tributary the Kangaroo River. Tallowa Dam has been a barrier to migratory native fish with estuarine/marine juvenile stages, blocking species including Australian bass from more than 80% of their former range in the Shoalhaven system. Stockings of hatchery bred Bass in Lake Yarrunga has been an attempt to remediate the situation. A fishway for Tallowa Dam has been discussed for more than 20 years but is yet to eventuate. Lake Yarrunga also contains exotic species such as carp, which are now present in high densities. A fish lift began operation in August 2009.
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