RestorePedder

Campaign to restore the jewel of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Lake Pedder 🌿

[Christine Milne AO @ChristineMilne]

Tearing down dams and restoring rivers … but Tasmania can’t get its head around decommissioning high risk dams. Instead of restoring Lake Pedder, Tas govt wants to spend $100m on dams in spite of inflows decreasing steadily every year. Hydro culture overrides everything.#auspol

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Paddle for Pedder is happening around the world this weekend. Wherever you are, head outside, raise a flag & make some noise for Lake Pedder & the Huon &Serpentine Valleys.
Tag @RestorePedder, #PaddleforPedder, and send a photo to [email protected]
#RestoreLakePedder

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

1 of the world's great lost ecosystems. 1 campaign to restore it.
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Australia's most iconic environmental campaigns. You could drive the movement to return Lutruwita's Lake Pedder to its original, breathtaking form. Apply today: Link in bio

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Come hang with fellow vollies and get creative! Join us 9 April, 4:30 - 6:30pm at Bob Brown Foundation Hobart to make banners and flags for the 2026 Paddle for Pedder. Bring your mates, snacks and good vibes🚣‍♀️RSVP link in bio #RestorePedder #PaddleForPedder

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Wild water. Wild hearts.
Paddle for Pedder — April 18 - 19 2026
Join us in the Tas Wilderness World Heritage Area, or make a splash wherever you call home. Organise your own paddle and be part of something bigger - every paddle sends a message that wild places matter.

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Restore Lake Pedder members! 👋 We're Paddling for Pedder on April 18 and you get first dibs — exclusive early access + a discount to Paddle for Pedder. Check your inbox now, spaces won't last. No email? Reach us at [email protected] tickets drop 9am 22nd March.🛶

[IUCN @IUCN]

Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests.

Learn why we need to save these vital ecosystems. https://t.co/xRKtOun4x3
@IUCN_Water #Wetlands

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

One year of Edgar Dam works—one year too long
The millions spent on dams could restore what was lost. Ecosystem restoration doesn't just benefit the wild—it strengthens communities, creates meaningful opportunities, and secures a healthier future for all of us.

#RestorePedder

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

We're celebrating 2025 while getting excited for the future! Join us on 7th Dec at the Fern Tree Tavern to learn about the campaign, grab a bite to eat and brainstorm ideas for the future of Restore Pedder
See you there https://t.co/l9qfV5270X

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Join the Restore Pedder annual Bioblitz this November 29th-30th! Be a part of restoring Lake Pedder through citizen science and connect with other nature lovers. We will meet at 10am at the Huon campground on Saturday 29th November! See you there https://t.co/JAwQvKWPVJ

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

The issue lies: while the probability of failure is extremely low, the consequences could be catastrophic. The dams were recklessly built on an active fault line, and works threaten the immense conservation & cultural value of the Tas Wilderness World Heritage Area.

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake with it's epicenter right next to the Edgar & Serpentine Dams was felt this morning.
The consequences of these 2 poorly built dams is increased risk of failure, especially in the event of a large quake. A STRONGER EARTHQUAKE IN THE REGION IS POSSIBLE.

[Christine Milne AO @ChristineMilne]

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake at Strathgordon is not funny. Edgar and Scott’s Peak dams are a human constructed danger Tas does not have to have. 4.4 is not insignificant. What if it is a precursor to much stronger 7? Time to decommission the dams. @RestorePedder

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

September 8 1972, 53 years ago today, Brenda Hean & Max Price took off from Hobart in a
Tiger Moth bound for Canberra to lobby against the
flooding of Lake Pedder. They were never seen again.
We will never forget them or their goal to save Lake
Pedder. It inspires us to this day.

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

“Rewilding can restore what has been Lost” writes Bob Hodderness-Roddam.
The benefits of ecosystem restoration in the context of agriculture lends lessons to the potential for large-scale ecosystem restoration of Lake Pedder and SW Lutruwita.
@MurrayWatt will you listen?

[Christine Milne AO @ChristineMilne]

Australia has still not nominated a flagship project for ecosystem restoration in this UN Decade. Restoring Lake Pedder is perfect if only Albo had political will. #auspol @RestorePedder

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

PEDDER has been accepted into 5 Int Film Festivals and taken out 2 awards, Best Short Docco & Best Produced Narrative @ Creation Int Film Fest!
Congrats and kudos to Tabatha Badger and the volunteer crew of celebrated Tassie photographer/videographers who put Pedder together!

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

We camped out under dark skies, walked amongst ferns & fungi, & Paddled for Pedder!
While we had mostly uninterrupted views, the reminder of Hydro’s & the Government’s extractivism was still there. Scotts Pk Dam & the invasive works at Edgar Dam serving as constant reminders.

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Can't join us in southwest lutruwita to paddle? No problem!
Join the international ripple of support to restore Lake Pedder and the surrounding ecosystems. Register your own paddle or protest anywhere in the world!
https://t.co/HYh4LvlPtl

[RestorePedder @RestorePedder]

Make waves with us & Paddle for Pedder this April! We're heading out to FAKE Pedder to learn about the ecological importance of the SW, & paddle for the restoration of these important ecosystems.
This federal election we're calling for restoration of biodiversity! Tickets in bio