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Rivers

Tasmania has some of the most beautiful rivers on the planet. Thanks to hard campaigning by environmental groups some are included in World Heritage Areas, but most are not and they face many pressures.

What's Special

Rivers give life to our wilderness, our wildlife and our cities. They irrigate our farmland, providing food for both domestic consumption and export. They provide most of Tasmania’s electricity through a sophisticated...
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The Issues

Tasmania’s rivers are in trouble. To quote water scientist Christine Coughanowr’s latest work on behalf of the Tasmanian Independent Science Council (TISC): “Tasmania’s freshwater resources can no longer be considered to be...
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Take Action for Rivers

Tasmania's rivers are in decline and need our help. Click here to take action for Tasmania's rivers.
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