Environment SA News archive

Greater protections for iconic Outback salt lake
21 February 2025
Increased visitor safety and greater protection of a fragile and culturally significant environment are among changes to help better manage one of South Australia’s most popular Outback attractions.

Restoring native habitat to ‘ReBird the Ranges’
14 February 2025
Conservationists, researchers and government have come together to launch a bold new plan to save threatened native bird species throughout the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Floodplain Plants and Cultural Uses Field Guide
12 February 2025
The First Peoples of the River Murray and Mallee Region and DEW's staff have developed the Floodplain Plants and Cultural Uses field guide.

Remote South Australian island to become a haven for the rehabilitation of endangered species
04 February 2025
An island refuge for nationally threatened mammals, including the banded hare-wallaby, is being created off South Australia’s west coast.

Record funding for volunteers and groups that care for our natural environment
04 February 2025
South Australia’s dedicated environmental volunteers will share in more than $779,000 of State Government funding to help them protect our precious national parks and biodiversity.

SA Government teams up with Sea Shepherd to conserve the Great Australian Bight
03 February 2025
A unique partnership has been reached between the State Government and global marine conservation group, Sea Shepherd, to better protect vast wildlife habitat throughout the Great Australian Bight.

Celebrate the beauty and resilience of Kangaroo Island parks this February
29 January 2025
With striking landscapes, pristine beaches, tranquil rivers and native bushland, Kangaroo Island (KI) truly is one of Australia’s best bucket list destinations.

Vital coast protection projects to progress with grant funding
23 January 2025
South Australian councils and community groups undertaking vital projects to protect our beautiful coastline will share in more than $1.2 million in funding.

Help shape new laws to restore state’s biodiversity and support economic growth
22 January 2025
South Australia’s first ever Biodiversity Act will better protect our state’s native animals and plants, help to build resilience to the effects of climate change, and reduce red tape for development.

Funds kickstart priority projects in regional SA
20 January 2025
More than $4.76 million in state government grants will help a number of vital regional landscape management projects to get underway.