# Grootvadersbosch Conservancy near Heidelberg in the Western Cape has won international recognition at the 2025 Reverse the Red Accelerator Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for its efforts to save the endangered Tradouw redfin. Found only in the Huis River, the tiny freshwater fish faces threats from invasive species and drought. The conservancy’s project has restored riverbanks, created local jobs, and raised community awareness. The award provides funding and global support for further conservation, including plans to establish safe new habitats for the Tradouw redfin.
Grootvadersbosch Conservancy project wins global honour for saving tiny Tradouw redfin