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| | What's NewThe Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment came into being on 1 July 2009. The new Department includes staff and functions from the former Department of Primary Industries and Water, and from sections of the former Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts. |
November 2009Draft Sassafras Wesley Vale Water Management PlanPublic comments invited by 19 February 2010. Proposed changes to the current Rock Lobster and Giant Crab Management Plans Public comments on the proposed changes invited by 14 December 2009. Recreational Sea Fishing Guide 2009-2010 Draft South Esk River Catchment Water Management Plan Public comments invited by 11 December 2009. Latest Animal Research Statistics Tasmania Annual Report released Cat Management Legislation - FAQs Answers to many frequently asked questions about the development of the proposed cat management legislation. Cat Management Bill The Cat Management Bill was introduced in the House of Assembly on 27 Oct 2009. Consultation - Bay of Fires boundaries A public consultation process to gather feedback on the proposed boundaries for a national park in the Bay of Fires area. Public comment is invited by 27 November 2009. Information Sessions - Bay of Fires Consultation Dates and venues of information sessions. Rock Lobster Fishery Review Public comment is invited by 18 December 2009. Have your say by completing the online questionnaire. New Scallop Rules 2010 The draft new management plan for the Tasmanian scallop fishery is available for public comment until 14 December 2009. October 2009DEPHA Annual Report 2008-09DPIW Annual Report 2008-09 Veterinary Services Subsidy Scheme The State Government has established a subsidy program to help dairy farmers improve or maintain the welfare of their cattle during the current downturn. Outcomes of the Scalefish Management Plan Review 2008-09 Apply now for Recreational Sea Fishing Licences for 2009-2010 What's New for the 2009-2010 Recreational Sea Fishing Season Compliance Implementation Plans The three new water and sewerage corporations have developed compliance implementation plans as required under the interim licences issued to them. Review of the Program to Eradicate Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Tasmania Draft Import Requirement 37 - Seed for Sowing Public comment on the draft Import Requirement was invited by 19 October 2009. Draft Abalone Management Plan Public comments on the new draft abalone management plan are invited by 31 October 2009. September 2009Tas-Regions September 2009 editionBiosecurity, Poultry and Pet Birds Some basic tips on protecting your birds from diseases carried by wild birds. Animal welfare during tough times in the dairy industry Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis Current situation on Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis. Threatened Species Day, 7 Sept 09 Review of the Survey Co-ordination Act 1944 Public submissions on the Act were invited by 11 September 2009. August 2009Groundwater information for your areaHydrogeological conceptual model reports have been produced for selected areas across the State. Guidelines for Natural Values Assessments New guidelines prescribing the minimum requirements for information needed to assess potential biodiversity and geodiversity impacts of proposed activities. Well Works Permits Well Works Permits are being introduced to ensure that wells are constructed to minimum standards. Commercial Abalone Biosecurity Specifications New biosecurity specifications for King Island came into effect on 1 August 2009. Draft Fisheries Amendment Rules Public comments were invited by 14 August 2009. Draft Ansons River Catchment Water Management Plan Formal representation period closed 14 August 2009. July 2009Guidelines for Annual ReportsGuidelines for Annual Reports for Water Entities that administer Water Districts are now available. Pesticide Monitoring in Water Catchments Updated monitoring results. Cat Management in Tasmania Outcome of recent public consultation. Urban Water and Sewerage Reform |  | See also What's New from the Environment Division  Have your say on projects of the Parks and Wildlife Service Latest news from Heritage Tasmania Hotlines Pollution incidents and complaints: 1800 005 171 Emergency animal disease reports: 1800 675 888 Fox sightings: 1300 FOX OUT - or 1300 369 688 Fishwatch: 0427 655 557 Report suspected illegal fishing and fishing offences. Whale and dolphin strandings and sightings: 0427 WHALES (0427 942 537) Devil facial tumour disease hotline: (03) 6233 2006 Call this after-hours hotline if you sight a diseased Tasmanian devil in the western part of the State or on the Forestier Peninsula. Orphaned or injured wildlife: (03) 6233 6556 Penguin hotline: 0427 736 484 Call this hotline if you have information on where penguins are nesting, or where they have nested in the past, in the Derwent. Penguins once thrived in the Derwent Estuary but their numbers are now critically low. Spray drift complaints: 1800 005 244 Drought enquiries: 1300 368 550 Report a marine pest: 0408 380 377 Exotic plant pest hotline: 1800 084 881 Report littering: 1300 135 513 . |
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 |  Tasmania Online | Service Tasmania This page - http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/SSKA-57P5YN?open - was last published on 17 November 2009 by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Questions concerning its content can be sent to Internet Coordinator by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6233 2992. Please read our disclaimer and copyright statements governing the information we provide on this site. A text version of this page is also available. | |
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