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Water

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. WIST is accessed via http://water.dpiw.tas.gov.au.

Future water developments and opportunities in Tasmania will focus on sustainable resource management and wastewater reuse. The SMART Farming Water Initiative provides $3.1 million over the next four years (2006/7 - 2009/10) for a multi-focussed approach to shore up existing water supplies for irrigated agriculture and to achieve reliable and sustainable additional irrigation supplies.

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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.

Floods

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.
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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.

Community water grants

The Australian Government's Community Water Grants programme offers grants to help local community organisations save, recycle or improve the health of their local water resources.

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.

National Land and Water Resources Audit

The Audit provides reports and publications on the condition of Australia's land, water and biological resources.

Rainfall and river height data

Rainfall and river height bulletins plus rainfall maps.

Salinity - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Aust Govt)

Provides information on salinity and various programmes, initiatives and research and development activities being implemented.

SMART Farming Water Initiative

The SMART Farming Farm Water Development Plan Program (FWDPP) provides funding to subsidise the costs of the preparation of Farm Water Development Plans to identify opportunities and options to ensure effective use of existing water supplies and to access additional irrigation water to enhance farm productivity and production.

Surface water in Tasmania

The amount and distribution of surface water in Tasmania.

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 meters program

DPIW is working to ensure that water use meters are installed at all points where a water allocation is taken and used.

Water Restrictions (Public Info)

Information on current restrictions on irrigation in Tasmania. Just select "Water Restrictions" from the Category menu on the left-hand side of this webpage.

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.