February 2026 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
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...
