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River Jordan in floodThis section of the site provides information on the sustainable development and management of Tasmania's freshwater resources. Search the A-Z Guide to Water to find information on specific topics such as groundwater management, water licensing and allocation, water quality monitoring and irrigation development.

If you are looking for information about domestic water supply, water pollution, water recycling and reuse and drinking water safety, please see the Water in Tasmania - who is responsible? guide.

 Hot Topics
Release of water from Lake Crescent | NWI Implementation Plan (Tas) | Waterways Monitoring Reports | Pesticide Monitoring in Water Catchments | Poatina Preliminary Report | Irrigation Development

Irrigation Development
Details of major irrigation development projects funded under the Tasmanian Government's Smart Farming Water Initiative.
On-Farm Water Development
On-Farm Water Development
SMART Farming Water Initiative
Sustainable water use and development are a vital component of the SMART Farming Initiative.
Water Data
Access to freshwater related information including WIST and River Flow Plots.
Legislation, Policy and Planning
Water quality and supply is regulated by legislation, policies and strategies.
Licensing, Allocation and Dam Permits
Access to water resources is controlled through a licensing and allocation system. The dam approval process is regulated by the Water Management Act ...
Groundwater Management
DPIW manages the State’s groundwater resources under the provisions of the Water Management Act 1999.
Monitoring and Assessment
Includes the Tasmanian River Catchment Water Quality Initiative, the Pesticide Monitoring in Water Catchments program & Waterways Monitoring Reports p...
Water Pollution and Protection
How to report water pollution incidents, the relationship between landuse and water quality and water conservation tips.
Water Resources
Information on Tasmania's surface water, groundwater resources and aquatic ecosystems.
Educational Resources and Useful Links
Links to educational resources and useful information available on this website or on the Internet.

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Contact Us - Irrigation Development | Poatina Preliminary Report | IDG Contact Form | On-Farm Water Development | Historical Context | Irrigation Development Projects

Water Information System of Tasmania You are now leaving our site. DPIWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement(WIST) is a single point of access to Tasmanian freshwater related information. Data available includes stream flow, water quality, freshwater values and water entitlements and dam permits.

National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
The Australian Government is providing up to $500 for households to install rainwater tanks or greywater systems from July 2008. See http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/nrgi/index.htmlYou are now leaving our site. DPIWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement for details.

Proposed release of water from Lake Crescent for irrigation use: view documents submitted to DEWHA and the summary of submissions received during the public comment period

Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Framework has been developed to provide the State with a systematic way of integrating natural resource management.


For further information contact:

  Water Resources Division
  GPO Box 44
  HOBART TAS 7001
  Phone: 03 6233 6753
  Fax: 03 6233 6055
  Email: Water.Enquiries@dpiw.tas.gov.au

Or phone 1300 368 550 from anywhere in Australia for local-call cost.


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