New beach water quality ratings
Today the Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) released their long-term water quality ratings for greater Hobart’s beaches and bays, with the highlight being Nutgrove Beach (west) shedding…
Thu 13 Jun 2019
What’s been happening?
Business Clean Up Day well supported
At Prince of Wales Bay 35 volunteers spent the morning of the 26th of February 2019 collecting over 300 kg of litter.
Tue 26 Feb 2019
2018 State of the Derwent Report Card
The new look digital report card for the DEP is now available. The 2018 State of the Derwent report summarises…
Wed 23 Jan 2019
Beach Watch 2018 has started
The Beach Watch monitoring program coordinated by the Derwent Estuary Program starts today, 4 December 2018.
Tue 4 Dec 2018
Nutrient sources in the River Derwent
A two-year monitoring program of River Derwent water quality is providing baseline information for managing water quality now and in the future.
Mon 30 Jul 2018
Comings and goings
Christine Coughanowr, who started and led the Derwent Estuary Program for 20 years is moving on!
Sun 20 May 2018
Clean Up Australia Day 2017
A team of volunteers rolled up their sleeves last week to tidy up the Bilton Bay foreshore area.
Wed 22 Mar 2017
Australian Mangrove and Saltmarsh Network Conference
CSIRO and the University of Tasmania are proud to host the 3rd Australian Mangrove and Saltmarsh Network Conference.
Wed 22 Mar 2017
Seagrass decline tells tale of pollution overload
Below the surface of the upper reaches of the Derwent estuary is a precious resource. Seagrass grows in underwater meadows and provides food, shelter and nurseries for fish and birds.
Wed 22 Mar 2017
State of the Derwent 2016 Report Card now available
A report card looking at the health of the Derwent has found the condition of the estuary improved in many areas but declined in others in 2015–16.
Tue 20 Dec 2016
