The Hobart Rivulet contains a very important platypus population – believed to be the closest in occurrence to any major CBD in Australia – but one that is faced with considerable survival issues given that it is naturally a small catchment which is subject to a wide range of urban pressures.

Founded on the 5th October 2020 by Pete Walsh @hobartrivuletplatypus is dedicated to the conservation and protection of Hobart’s urban platypuses. We speak and act on their behalf.

@hobartrivuletplatypus ongoing actions include:

• Awareness and education via social media campaigns, public art, community information sessions, school visits and film projects
• Removing litter from the Hobart Rivulet after flood events
• Revegetating key sections of the Hobart Rivulet
• Monitoring of Hobart Rivulet platypuses
• Monitoring of pollution entering the Hobart Rivulet especially from the city tip
• Policing works in and near the Hobart Rivulet to ensure best practices are being followed
• Water bug testing
• Working with local council, the Australian Platypus Conservancy, EPA and DPIPWE on platypus, waterway and pollution related issues
• Partnering with like minded organizations to assist in national platypus campaigns

Get in touch with @hobartrivuletplatypus