01 May 2025
Meet Tasmania’s newest heroes – The Water Guardians are here!
The wait is over - TasWater is proud to announce the full suite of custom Water
Guardians educational resources is now live through a dedicated website designed to
inspire the next generation of Tasmanians to protect our most precious resource –
water.
The Water Guardians feature six native Tasmanian animals Winnie the wombat, Laurel
the platypus, Jasper the eastern quoll, Dan the caddisfly larva, Flynn the wedge-tailed
eagle, and Paddy the pademelon.
The program offers engaging, curriculum-aligned materials for primary school children
so they can understand the value of water and the complex work that goes into
providing it.
TasWater General Manager Customer and Community Matt Balfe said the launch of the website and online storybooks marks a significant step in TasWater’s journey to improve water literacy across the state and responds directly to community expectations.
“Our customers have told us they want to see us doing more in the education space – and the Water Guardians program is a major part of how we’re delivering on that,” Mr Balfe said.
‘’The program was launched today at Waterworks Reserve in South Hobart, with help from Rosetta Primary School’s eTeam – a passionate group of grade 3 to 6 students already leading sustainability efforts in their school, just like the Water Guardians.
Developed in collaboration with education specialists, the resources explore the journey of water — from sky, to tap, to sea — and the vital work involved in keeping it clean and accessible.
Central to the program are three beautifully illustrated storybooks by Tasmanian artist Rachel Tribout, written especially for Tasmanian students: From Mountain to Sea, Saving the Creek, and City River Rescue.
‘’The three books feature prominent Tasmanian places and how our actions impact the environment and our water guardians’ habitats,’’ Mr Balfe said.
‘’Our customers tell us they want us to protect and improve the environment and water security coupled with more education, so what better way to start the conversation than with our children.’’
And the best part – it is all free to access, and it is not just for schools.
The Water Guardians initiative takes a uniquely Tasmanian approach to water literacy. The native characters guide students through real Tasmanian environments, from mountain streams to city rivers.
If you're a teacher, parent or lifelong learner who would like to access the resources, visit our Water Guardians website at learn.taswater.com.au
Are you a Water Guardian too?