Lagoon of Islands is a wetland in the Central Highlands of Tasmania.[1] In 1964 its headwater rivers including Shannon River (Tasmania) and its tributary Ouse River (Tasmania) were dammed to supply water for agriculture[2] in the upper Derwent valley.[3] Restoration works commenced in 2013.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Lohberger, Loretta (22 April 2023). "Tasmania's Lagoon of Islands is back to a healthy state after decades of poor water quality". ABC News (Australia). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO: Team of hydro scientists bring back Tasmanian wetland health". ABC News (Australia). 22 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Rehabilitating Lagoon of Islands". Hydro Tasmania. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Thou, Sharlotte (20 April 2024). "For the first time in decades, the elusive call of the 'bunyip bird' returns to Tasmania's Lagoon of Islands". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 April 2024.