Continuation of the Derwent Estuary Program
The Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) has welcomed the signing of the fourth Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) Partnership Agreement in its 20th year.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
What’s been happening?
Tracing nitrogen sources in the estuary
The Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) conducted a pilot study using isotopic fingerprinting techniques in macroalgae (seaweed) as an indicator for nitrogen sources in the estuary.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
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
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
