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Assessing River Health
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The health of waterways is examined using standardised bioassessment methods.
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Tasmanian River Condition Index
Catchments are surveyed to obtain an understanding of river conditions.
Monitoring River Health Initiative
The Australian River Assessment System is a bioassessment methodology which uses aquatic macroinvertebrates as a means of assessing the ecological condition of rivers and streams.
River Health Monitoring Program Review
The state wide monitoring program has been reviewed.
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