Lagoon of Islands

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
  1. 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.
  2. "VIDEO: Team of hydro scientists bring back Tasmanian wetland health". ABC News (Australia). 22 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. "Rehabilitating Lagoon of Islands". Hydro Tasmania. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. 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.
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