ABOUT 2,000 Mary River cod have been released into the Bremer River catchment to increase native fish populations and improve the river’s diversity.

Environment and Sustainability Committee chairman Russell Milligan said releasing the cod was part of Ipswich City Council’s plan to improve Ipswich’s waterways.

“This is another milestone for council’s Waterway Health Strategy,” Cr Milligan said.

“Not only are we contributing to the recovery of the Mary River cod, but we are also adding greater diversity to the fish communities of the Bremer River.

“This is one of many ways council and the community are working towards imp