Inland Fisheries Service News
Across Agency Co-operation Saves Fish and Wildlife
Two compliance incidents this week demonstrate the effectiveness of across agency enforcement operations. The issues affected and involved both the Parks and Wildlife Service and the Inland Fisheries Service, and resulted in the protection of native fauna and recreational fishing species. This is good news for anglers and the Tasmanian community. In the first incident,...
Blue Green Algae Awareness over Summer
Anglers are advised to be aware that blooms of blue green algae may occur at certain inland waters during the warmer summer months. The Inland Fisheries Service recommends anglers observe any public health notices regarding the risk from skin contact with the water where blue green algae blooms have been identified. Monitoring of toxicity of...
Electric Fence Insulator Upgrade
Over the past month, the Inland Fisheries Service has been gradually upgrading electric fence insulators on river access projects across the State. Upgrades have been completed so far on the Huon, Macquarie, Lake and Meander rivers, while those on the River Leven will be completed before the opening of the 2012-13 angling season. The upgrade...
Woods Lake Road maintenance completed
Maintenance on Woods Lake Road has now been completed in time for the holiday season. Anglers should be pleasantly surprised by the road surface – particularly the absence of potholes. The entire road has been graded, potholed and watered. Road users are asked to drive to the conditions, observe a recommended maximum speed of 50...
Little Pine Lagoon Boat Ramp Upgrade Completed
The Inland Fisheries Service recently completed maintenance work on the boat ramp at Little Pine Lagoon. The work was undertaken in response to reports from regular visitors to Little Pine Lagoon regarding the condition of the boat ramp, and the project was funded by Marine and Safety Tasmania through its maintenance program. A large amount...
