The Prosser River is a river in Tasmania, Australia. The river flows into the Tasman Sea.

Piers at dusk on the Prosser River in Orford.

Environment edit

The Prosser River Reserve is home to at least 11 at-risk plant and animal species.[1] The Prosser River is virtually unnavigable except at maximum tide.[2] The Old Convict Road trail follows the northern side of the Prosser River for 1km.[3]

Politics edit

The river gives its name to the electoral division of Prosser.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Morton, Adam (2021-03-20). "'Creating something bigger': how one couple used their family legacy to save a rare Tasmanian reserve". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  2. ^ Howard, Jessica (2013-12-09). "Orford fears barway could cut the town off from tourists unless dredging occurs soon". Mercury. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  3. ^ "Old Convict Road". TasTrails.com. 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  4. ^ Howlett, Jane (2023-06-13). "Hon. Jane Howlett MLC Inaugural Speech". Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 2024-04-07.

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