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Partnership to protect Tassie’s most popular waterway

Partnership to protect Tassie’s most popular waterway

The D’Entrecasteaux and Huon waterways are shared-use waterways that host more Tasmanian recreational fishers and boaters than any other in Tasmania, and with thriving commercial operators and growing residential development it is critical that the area’s natural values are managed effectively.

Today, an innovative partnership agreement was signed between industry, government and natural resource managers. The partnership provides a framework for collaboration that will support and enhance natural diversity and improve the condition of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Huon Estuary.

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D’Entrecasteaux and Huon agreement

D’Entrecasteaux and Huon agreement

This Friday, an innovative partnership agreement will be signed between industry, government and natural resource managers. The partnership will provide a framework for collaboration that will support and enhance natural diversity and improve the condition of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Huon Estuary.

The region’s two salmon farmers – Huon Aquaculture and Tassal – have joined with Kingborough and Huon Valley Councils, TasWater, the Derwent Estuary Program and NRM South to support the D’Entrecasteaux and Huon Collaboration.

A report card on the condition of the D’Entrecasteaux and Huon waterways is being developed for release in early 2016. It will focus on water quality and sediment health, pollution types and sources, swimming and seafood safety, coastal and marine habitats, and climate.