Lagoon of Islands explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lohberger . Loretta . Tasmania's Lagoon of Islands is back to a healthy state after decades of poor water quality . 21 April 2024 . . . 22 April 2023.
  2. News: VIDEO: Team of hydro scientists bring back Tasmanian wetland health . 21 April 2024 . . 22 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Rehabilitating Lagoon of Islands . . 21 April 2024.
  4. News: Thou . Sharlotte . For the first time in decades, the elusive call of the 'bunyip bird' returns to Tasmania's Lagoon of Islands . 21 April 2024 . . 20 April 2024.

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