Conservation of spotted handfish and their habitats
The population of spotted handfish in the Derwent has become highly fragmented, with the species occupying small, localised sites within the estuary and the populations dwindling.
Thu 3 Apr 2025
What’s been happening?
Windermere Bay saltmarsh restoration
The Derwent Estuary Program, in collaboration with GCC, is managing a saltmarsh restoration project in Windermere Bay.
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Data visualisation
As a science-based organisation we have a lot of data! There is a lot of in-depth monitoring and analysis work that goes in to ensuring we can fulfil our strategic purpose of working…
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Our community survey
In November and December we ran a survey to find out what our community knows about the Derwent, what you want to know, and how you want that information. For those who participated, a very…
Fri 13 Dec 2024
The 2024–25 summer Beach Watch season is now open
In early December the Beach Watch water quality monitoring program was launched again in time for summer. Our interactive map shows long-term, weekly and daily information about the water…
Tue 3 Dec 2024
Collaboration is key to Derwent Estuary Health – State of the Derwent Report Card 2023
The 2023 Derwent Estuary digital report card has been released and demonstrates the collaborative efforts of the…
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Latest beach water quality results released
The 2023–24 long-term water quality results at Hobart beaches released.
Mon 1 Jul 2024
Meet Phillip, our Scientific Project Officer for stormwater
We are delighted to introduce Phillip Pennisi to the DEP family this year as our Scientific Project Officer for stormwater.
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Duck booklet launched!
We enjoyed a scenic morning at the Botanical Gardens in January to launch the new Ducks of Tasmania booklet.
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Summer season survey
We’ve wrapped up our Beach Watch Program for the summer season and, along with it, completed our innovative Water Quality Forecasting Trial.
Wed 24 Apr 2024
