Welcome to the Environment Protection Authority (TAS).

cleaning up the waterways and shoreline of Tasmania

The EPA is an integral part of Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System. Its jurisdiction includes environmental management and pollution control matters deriving from the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994.

The EPA is governed by an independent Board and Director. Both the Chairperson and Director exercise powers at arm's length from State Government and have independent statutory powers under the Act.

The EPA in Tasmania is supported by the EPA Division of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.

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The EPA is hosting the 2010 Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence.

The Awards recognise and reward contributions to the enhancement, preservation and protection of the Tasmanian environment and their presentation will be held on Friday 4 June to coincide with World Environment Day celebrations.

The Awards have been celebrating achievements in waste reduction, energy efficiency and resource conservation for 12 years, fostering leadership and encouraging a wider appreciation and implementation of integrated sustainable practices.

The EPA invites entries from individuals, schools and industry, community and government sectors in seven award categories. 

Please click on the awards icon above to find out more about the award categories and to obtain an Awards Entry Kit.


Latest News

Awards an opportunity to showcase sustainability in action

03/02/2010

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is urging industry, government and community sectors to promote their commitments to green innovation by entering this year's Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence.More...

Newsletter highlights EPA's role and achievements

21/01/2010

The EPA has produced the first in a series of newsletters.More...

Two projects gain environmental approval from the EPA

19/01/2010

Proposals to mine a new ore body at the Hellyer mine site south-west of Burnie and to expand a quarrying operation near Launceston have gained environmental approval from Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority (EPA).More...
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