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New Town Analytical Labs Work to Broaden Scope - It's almost 12 months since the Environment Division's state of the art Analytical Labs were officially opened in New Town - and the pace of work by the analytical scientists shows no signs of slowing down. More Details...
Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers Program - A new program has been established to protect, maintain and enhance the waterways of the North and South Esk river systems and the Tamar Estuary. More Details...
Pool of volunteers guided in shoreline cleanup - Volunteers from the State Emergency Service and local councils have received instruction on what to do in the event of a marine oil spill off the coast of Tasmania. More Details...
Study to Examine Container Deposit System Viability - Tenders are being sought to assess the feasibility of introducing a container deposit system in Tasmania. More Details...
Litter Law Infringement Notices Issued - More than 150 infringement notices and warning letters are being issued to Tasmanians who have contravened the State's new litter laws. More Details...
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Welcome
The state of Tasmania's environment is important to the health and safety of all Tasmanians. We aim to ensure that our environment is clean and healthy by protecting our air, water, soil and ecosystems, and by avoiding and remedying adverse effects of activities on the environment. Sustainable business practices are also important to maintaining Tasmania's healthy environment as is balancing environmental protection with social and economic development.
We look after these important aspects of managing the Tasmanian natural environment:
Soil Sampling Update for suburbs surrounding the Nyrstar Hobart Zinc Works
Living Environment Program »
Focuses on achieving environmental improvement in urban areas where the majority of Tasmanians live and work.
Environmental Management »
Includes a number of national and state policies, legislation, initiatives to protect the environment of Tasmania and remediation programs.
Air, Noise & Water »
The Department is working to address air, noise and water pollution issues.
Waste and Recycling »
Reusing, reprocessing and recycling materials which would otherwise go to waste.
Environmental Assessments »
The Department is responsible for the environmental assessment of new level 2 activities on behalf of the EMPC Board.
Enforcement, Compliance & Regulatory Activities »
Details of prosecutions, infringement notices and environment protection notices.
Land Contamination »
The management of contaminated land, including groundwater, in Tasmania, is shared by the Environment Division and local Councils.
Coastal Management »
Delivers strategic management by implementing the State Coastal Policy, supporting stakeholder involvement and participating in the delivery of relevant initiatives.
Pollution Incident Complaints »
Effectively lodging a complaint and reporting an incident involves knowing which Agency is responsible for dealing with particular matters
Environment Protection Fund Grant Scheme »
The Environment Protection Fund Grants Scheme was offered in 2006 as a new initiative.
