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breeding or dispersal; populations necessary for maintaining or improving genetic diversity and/or populations that are near the limit of its range. Genomics analyses may be used to answer outstanding questions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         * eDNA technology has been utilised to detect populations.
5b      Increase understanding of spawning and recruitment ecology of the Macquarie perch and its relationship to habitat.                                                                 2             * Components of instream habitat that are critical to successful spawning and recruitment are identified and documented/mapped.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australian and state/territory governments, research community                               -
5c      Increase understanding of how the Macquarie perch's life cycle is related to flow and temperature.                                                                                 2             * Critical times during the year are identified when increased flow and temperature changes are important for life cycle events to occur naturally.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Australian and state/territory governments, research community                               -
                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Based on findings, environmental water is managed appropriately and cold water pollution is effectively managed for Macquarie perch in areas where populations are being affected, where possible.
5d      Investigate the fate of released fingerlings.                                                                                                                                      1             * Survival rates have been approximated from tag/recapture surveys or using genomics analyses.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Australian and state/territory governments, research community                               $60 000
                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Assessments have been completed on whether stockings have established viable, self-sustaining populations.

Strategy 6 – Increase participation by community groups in Macquarie perch conservation
On ground actions
Table 7: Strategy 6 Actions
Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                                        Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Responsible Agencies                                                                                             Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and potential partners                                                                                           *priority 1 only
6a      Raise awareness for the conservation status of Macquarie perch in the community.                                                                                                                                   1             * Information materials are targeted to resource managers and across all levels of government.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Australian and state/territory governments, research community, local governments, non-government organisations  $75 000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Information materials are distributed, specifically targeting anglers to enhance identification of Macquarie perch.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * A reporting system is established for sightings of the species.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Improved awareness regarding the Macquarie perch's conservation status and threats impacting the species, and the benefits of recovering the species, amongst the community, including recreational fishers, land owners and managers, natural resource management groups, acclimatisation societies.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Indigenous and community groups are involved in aspects of Macquarie perch recovery including for example, habitat restoration activities, stocking; research and monitoring programs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Recreational fishers and associated communities are made aware of the historical abundance of Macquarie perch and the once sizeable fisheries it sustained. Messaging to include the potential for strong future economic, social and tourism opportunities likely to arise in relation to fishing for the species should the species recovery significantly.
6b      Engage with private landholders and land managers responsible for the land adjacent to waterways which populations occur and encourage these key stakeholders to support the conservation of the Macquarie perch.  2             * Develop education/awareness raising products.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australian and state/territory