Environment SA News archive

Have your say on draft south east water conservation and drainage plan
08 March 2023
Limestone Coast residents can now have their say on a new management plan for the region’s drainage network with the draft plan now open for consultation via the State Government’s YourSAy portal.

Visitor numbers to some of South Australia’s most iconic national parks have skyrocketed
06 March 2023
More and more people are rediscovering South Australia’s natural beauty with visits to some national parks skyrocketing 35 per cent over the past year.

Rare opportunity to run food and retail space in Kangaroo Island national park
02 March 2023
Expressions of interest are now open to run the cafe and retail space in the new Flinders Chase Visitor Centre which is currently under construction after the former building was destroyed in the 2019-20 fires.

Let's keep our wildlife wild
02 March 2023
The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is advising people not to feed native wildlife and has produced a new video with useful tips explaining how people can help keep our wildlife wild.

SA shark cage policy recognised on a global scale
01 March 2023
New research highlighting the SA's successful management of white shark cage-diving has been published in Marine Policy, the world’s leading journal of ocean policy studies.

Beach replenishment to provide important winter buffer
01 March 2023
Adelaide beaches will be replenished with 75,000 cubic metres of sand to provide a crucial buffer and address erosion in readiness for winter

Celebrate Naracoorte Caves as Park of the Month in March
27 February 2023
South Australia’s only World Heritage listed site, Naracoorte Caves National Park, is being celebrated as National Parks and Wildlife Services’ Park of the Month for March.

Reminder to register now for inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference
23 February 2023
South Australian businesses are being reminded to register for the inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 20 to 21 April.

Pitch in for Riverland national parks on Clean Up Australia Day
23 February 2023
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is calling for volunteers to help clear rubbish in flood-affected Riverland national parks this Clean Up Australia Day.

Duck hunting review to commence
22 February 2023
The State Government is delivering on its election commitment to review duck hunting laws and will today give notice to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee into the contentious issue.