Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
Butlers Gorge Road closure and access to No. 1 Pond
Hydro Tasmania advises that to ensure public safety while works on the Tarraleah Scheme are undertaken, Butlers Gorge Road (from the Lyell Highway turn-off) will be closed 24/7 from Tuesday 27 January to the end of March. Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout and the boat ramp won’t be accessible during this period. The Lake King William camp ground also remains closed. No 1 Pond will be also closed to the public from...
Landcare Action Grants 2026
Landcare Tasmania has announced the 'Landcare Action Grants 2026: Protecting, Enhancing, and Maintaining Tasmania's Natural Values'. This grant program will provide $240,000 for Landcare Tasmania members' on-ground projects that protect, enhance, and maintain high conservation value areas, while also aligning with at least one of the overall State Government Landcare Action Grant Objectives: Improving landscape and riverine health, stability and...
