Summer swimming 2020/2021
To find a clean beach to swim at in Hobart this summer, check the DEP Beach Watch report.
Mon 21 Dec 2020
What’s been happening?
New beach water quality ratings
The majority of beaches on the Derwent have been declared safe for swimming in this year’s Beach Watch Report, in a boost for anyone seeking outdoor exercise after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Thu 18 Jun 2020
As far as your legs can carry you…
With the easing of restrictions and the return of access to parks and reserves for exercise, the possibilities for exploration seem abundant, even within 30km of home.
Tue 12 May 2020
Saving our saltmarshes
Here in the Derwent estuary we have lost about half of our saltmarshes, and what we have left rates poorly in terms of future retreat options, and patch size.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
Continuation of the Derwent Estuary Program
The Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) has welcomed the signing of the fourth Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) Partnership Agreement in its 20th year.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
Tracing nitrogen sources in the estuary
The Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) conducted a pilot study using isotopic fingerprinting techniques in macroalgae (seaweed) as an indicator for nitrogen sources in the estuary.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
New beach water quality ratings
Today the Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) released their long-term water quality ratings for greater Hobart’s beaches and bays, with the highlight being Nutgrove Beach (west) shedding…
Thu 13 Jun 2019
Business Clean Up Day well supported
At Prince of Wales Bay 35 volunteers spent the morning of the 26th of February 2019 collecting over 300 kg of litter.
Tue 26 Feb 2019
2018 State of the Derwent Report Card
The new look digital report card for the DEP is now available. The 2018 State of the Derwent report summarises…
Wed 23 Jan 2019
Beach Watch 2018 has started
The Beach Watch monitoring program coordinated by the Derwent Estuary Program starts today, 4 December 2018.
Tue 4 Dec 2018
