Environment SA News archive

Options to improve the ecology of the Lock 3 Reach shortlisted for further investigation
19 July 2022
Several sites across the Riverland have been shortlisted for further investigation as part of a project to support and promote environmental outcomes across the Lock 3 Reach.

Floodplain operations and weir pool raising commences this month
19 July 2022
With the support of natural high flows currently in the River Murray, the Department for Environment and Water will commence environmental watering of the Chowilla, Pike and potentially Katarapko floodplains this month, through operation of environmental regulators.

Threatened fish improve with water for the environment
14 July 2022
A highly threatened fish, that grows no more than 8 centimetres in length, is returning to the Lower Murray in numbers not seen since the Millennium Drought.

Quarry sand delivery recommences at West Beach
12 July 2022
Delivery of sand from land-based quarries will recommence at West Beach next week to protect the beach from erosion.

Blue carbon funding boost for SA coastal restoration projects
05 July 2022
Two South Australian projects have been awarded Federal Government funding as part of a multi-million dollar investment in the restoration of blue carbon ecosystems across Australia.

SA Marine Parks celebrated in July
01 July 2022
South Australia’s Marine Parks boast iconic species such as the southern right whale, bottlenose dolphin, leafy sea dragon, great white shark, Australian pelican, little penguin, Australian sea lion and giant Australian cuttlefish, and this month these natural wonders are all being celebrated through National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) Park of the Month.

Explore nature these holidays as new national park infrastructure opens to public
30 June 2022
Upgraded infrastructure at a number of South Australian national parks has opened just in time for the holidays making it the ideal time to get out and explore nature.

Biodiversity credit program opens up for Eyre Peninsula
30 June 2022
Land managers in two areas of Eyre Peninsula have a new opportunity to diversify their income with the Biodiversity Credit Exchange now opening up to the region.

SA company to deliver stunning new multi-day hiking experience in Southern Flinders Ranges
16 June 2022
Plans for a new multi-day walking experience through the spectacular Southern Flinders Ranges are progressing with the announcement of a local company as the successful tender.

Gladstone Gaol closes temporarily while future management options are investigated
16 June 2022
The famous Gladstone Gaol in the state’s mid-north will temporarily close later this month while future management options for the State Heritage-listed site are considered.