Derwent a real people magnet
More Hobart residents are heading to the Derwent estuary to walk, cycle, swim and sail and people from Clarence are the river’s biggest fans, a new survey shows.
Mon 16 Sep 2013
What’s been happening?
How you can help the spotted handfish
The critically endangered spotted handfish lives only in the Derwent estuary, with significant populations found in the area between Battery Point and Sandy Bay.
Mon 26 Aug 2013
New dredging and reclamation guidelines for the Derwent
This document provides guidance to decision makers and project managers involved in dredging and reclamation proposals in the Derwent.
Tue 4 Jun 2013
Greater Hobart Trails website launched
Locals and visitors to southern Tasmania can now find scores of walking, cycling and horse riding trails under the one online banner.
Mon 6 May 2013
New signs highlight Derwent seafood health advice
New signs being installed at 32 locations around the Derwent reiterate health advice about eating fish and shellfish from the Derwent estuary.
Mon 8 Apr 2013
State of the Derwent 2012 Report Card now available
The Report Card summarises monitoring data collected by the Derwent Estuary Program and partners in the area between New Norfolk and the Iron Pot Light.
Tue 18 Dec 2012
Early morning clean-up blitz at Prince of Wales Bay
Southern Tasmanian businesses are joining forces with state and local government employees to crack-down on litter at one of the worst hotspots around the River Derwent.
Tue 28 Feb 2012
