Tasmania’s Ecotoxicology Research Fund – a public fund set up to undertake research on the health of the environment was launched this month. The Fund was established through the generous donations to Environment Tasmania Inc. in 2007. The funds will be used to support independent, strategic, ecotoxicological testing and research to raise awareness about the threats to our environment and public health.

Currently the Tasmanian community relies on public authorities for the regulation of all chemicals (including known pollutants) used in the environment. The government’s approach to monitoring for the effects of pollution is too reactive, mainly responding to serious spillages or significant incidents. The long-term consequences of exposures to toxic chemicals within the environment including, the food chain and public health are being neglected. A proactive approach is essential to to highlight the exposure to toxic pollutants in Tasmania.
The fund is hosted by Tasmania’s peak environment body, Environment Tasmania. Research projects and activities will be assessed by an advisory board.
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Tasmanian Ecotox Flyer

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