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The Water Information System of Tasmania (WIST) is a single point of access to Tasmanian freshwater related information. You can select, display and download information on stream flow, water quality and fresh water related documents via the WIST website. 

Funding from the Tasmanian and Australian Governments has been committed to progress large-scale irrigation developments in the State. 

The Tasmanian Government's Wealth from Water Pilot Program aims to assist farmers and potential investors to develop their irrigation businesses and help make the transition to growing the high-value crops best suited to their area. The Pilot is pioneering new ways for providing soil, climate and enterprise suitability information, as well as market and business planning support.

The latest information on water restrictions is available at www.publicinfo.tas.gov.au.

For news items relating to this information, go to the News section of this site and choose the relevant catagory.

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Best water management practices on the farm

Best practices to improve on-farm productivity and water use efficiency.

Dams and dam permits

Under the Water Management Act 1999, a dam permit is generally required for all dams. There are some exceptions.

Flood information for Tasmanian farmers

Flood information and timelines.

Groundwater

Tasmania's groundwater resources are not evenly distributed and quality and yield can be highly variable, depending on the aquifer type, the topographic location and the rainfall.

Water development proposals

Water has a central role in Tasmania's economic development, particularly given the importance of primary industries.

Water licences and allocations

Access to water resources is controlled through a licensing and allocation system.

Water quality and assessment information

There is a range of freshwater information available including stream and river flows data, water quality readings and pesticide monitoring in water catchments.

Water resource management

Information on water management.

Field Days - visit the Calendar of Events

For information on field days visit the Calendar of Events.

Investing in irrigation - Wealth from Water

The Tasmanian Government's 'Wealth from Water' program assists current farmers and potential investors to develop their irrigation businesses and help make the transition to growing the high-value crops best suited to their area.
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Australian Natural Resources Atlas

Provides access to information on natural resource issues facing agriculture, coasts, dryland salinity, irrigation, land, natural resource economics, rangelands, soils, vegetation, biodiversity, water.

Entities responsible for management of different water resources

A number of different entities have responsibility for the management of the State's freshwater resources.

Hydro Tasmania

A Tasmanian Government Business Enterprise responsible for the State's hydro-electric scheme plus new renewable energy generation projects in wind farms and mini-hydro.

National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality

The National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAP) is a commitment by the Australian, state and territory governments to jointly fund actions tackling salinity and water quality issues facing Australia's rural industries, regional communities and our unique environment.

Surface water in Tasmania

The amount and distribution of surface water in Tasmania.

Tasmanian Irrigation

Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd was established on 1 July 2011 as a State-owned company. It was created to merge the responsibilities of the former Rivers and Water Supply Commission and the RWSC's two subsidiaries, Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board Pty Ltd and Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes Pty Ltd.

Water Information System of Tasmania (WIST)

Includes information on water flow, water quality and natural freshwater values.

Water management regions and regional water management officers

Tasmania is divided into eight water management regions, with major offices in Hobart, Prospect, Devonport and Smithton. Each region is supported by a Regional Water Management Officer (RWMO) who can provide advice on farm dams and general water-related issues.

Water Restrictions current for Tasmania

Search for any current restrictions on irrigation in Tasmania.

Waterfind - water trading

Waterfind is Australia’s online water market offering access to a wide range of water markets throughout Australia. Water buyers can use the service to find and bid for the water that is available to their region and Water sellers can use the system to offer their water to an expansive group of potential buyers that ensures a quick and efficient sale.

Wealth from Water

The Tasmanian Government's Wealth from Water Pilot Program aims to assist farmers and potential investors to develop their irrigation businesses and help make the transition to growing the high-value crops best suited to their area.