Check, Clean, Dry to help prevent the
spread of didymo and other freshwater
pests
Summary
Protect our waterways - always Check, Clean, Dry
your whitebaiting gear.
Didymo is an invasive alga that can spread from one river or lake to another by the movement of water, equipment, clothing and any other damp item.
Didymo can be a problem for whitebaiters, clogging nets as it floats down rivers.
Didymo is an invasive alga that can spread from one river or lake to another by the movement of water, equipment, clothing and any other damp item.
People and their activities are the main cause of spread. This factsheet outlines the things you can do to help to protect our waters, including whitebait habitat, against didymo.
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