If you've heard about the Australian cotton industry in the media, chances are you’ll have heard the debate about cotton's water use and if it's an appropriate crop to grow in Australia's climate. 

However, what's often overlooked is: having a healthy river system is just as important for cotton growers as being able to grow a crop.

Without a healthy river and ecosystem, the effects can be huge – not just for their environment, but also for their towns, and their ability to use the river as a recreation source.

In this episode, meet cotton grower Amanda Thomas, who is helping to re-stock her local river with fish fingerlings.