Inland Fisheries Service News
Clean Up Australia Day 2026
Clean Up Australia Day is fast approaching, taking place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, and once again it’s a powerful reminder of the role we all play in protecting the places we love. This week, Inland Fisheries Service staff have been out across the state lending a hand—removing litter and helping restore the natural beauty...
Anglers Access Closure - St Clair Lagoon
Hydro Tasmania have advised that access to St Clair Dam at the southern end of St Clair Lagoon will not be permitted for 6 weeks commencing around Monday 16 February 2026. This closure is to facilitate works to replace the radial gates at the dam. Anglers will not be permitted to cross the dam, or...
PhD Opportunity: Predictive Modelling of Tasmanian Lake Ecosystems
Are you an emerging freshwater ecologist who’s eager to take on a dynamic research challenge in one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes? A fully funded PhD project is now available, focused on understanding lake ecosystems across the unique Central Plateau of Tasmania. About the Project This project will investigate how freshwater ecological communities respond to...
Willow Warriors - Tyenna River
The Derwent Catchment Project 'Willow Warriors' had their first working bee for the year on the Tyenna River at Maydena over the weekend. The team focussed on the rehabilitation of the riparian reserve on a former pine plantation site. Native vegetation planted 18 months ago was tended to, with weeding and removing tree guards completed. It...
Expressions of Interest sought for Member of Inland Fisheries Advisory Council
Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought to fill a member vacancy on the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC) for a four-year term. The IFAC, established under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, has a principal role to advise the Minister on inland fisheries issues, provide a forum for consultation and promote understanding and acceptance of the functions of the...
