PESTICIDE DATA COLLECTION (20^th December 2008)

For many years Tasmanians have benefited from a clean, green environment. The benefits to the public and the image portrayed are being threatened by the increasing number of harmful chemicals being found in the State’s water supplies and environment.

Of particular concern is the increase in Forestry and Agriculture pesticide detections.

Tasmanian Government Agencies responsible for the regulation and management of pesticides are failing to prevent contamination from these chemicals.

Many concerned local groups are unable to monitor or improve this situation in their areas as the government has made it impossible to access information on the States pesticide usage.

The Break O’ Day Catchment Risk Group is compiling a data base of pesticide usage in Tasmania to ensure informed debate on this important issue.

We ask any concerned members of the public with information on pesticide usage it the State to help support this worthy cause.

Information may include spraying notifications, general information, adverse effects and positive results etc.

Please direct correspondence and or contact details to the

Break O’ Day Catchment Risk Group

PO Box 222, St Helens TAS 7216