Environment SA News archive

Jobs continue to flow from Myponga Reservoir
31 January 2022
The opening of the state’s reservoirs is the gift that keeps on giving for South Australians, with plans unveiled for two projects worth $6.6 million that will transform Myponga Reservoir into a never-seen-before Fleurieu Peninsula eco-tourism hotspot – providing a significant boost to the economy and creating local jobs.

High Murray flows spawn a successful breeding season
25 January 2022
Fish monitoring undertaken throughout November and December has shown a major breeding response from native fish in the River Murray with the largest numbers of golden perch (callop) larvae recorded in the last eight years.

Aldinga Washpool officially saved for future generations
24 January 2022
A new 340-hectare park in Adelaide’s south is set to become a coastal environmental, recreational and cultural haven for generations to come, with the official proclamation of the Aldinga Conservation Park.

Artist impressions for Bookmark Creek restoration revealed
24 January 2022
Artist impressions of the Bookmark Creek restoration upgrade have been revealed today showing proposed infrastructure upgrades at Jane Eliza Estate and Nelwart Street as part of a project to reinstate natural habitat conditions for native species.

$1.5 million infrastructure boost for Eyre Peninsula parks
11 January 2022
Construction is underway to improve existing visitor facilities in Eyre Peninsula parks, with the first round of works to be undertaken at Lincoln National Park’s popular Fisherman’s Point Campground.

Remarkable mountain biking trails open in the Southern Flinders Ranges
30 December 2021
South Australians are now able to hit the trails at the first of the completed mountain biking routes at Willowie and Wirrabara, as part of the $10 million Remarkable Southern Flinders Ranges project.

Remarkable Rocks boardwalk reopens on Kangaroo Island
24 December 2021
Upgrades are now complete at one of Kangaroo Island’s most iconic sites, Remarkable Rocks, with construction of its accessible boardwalk finished in time for the Christmas school holidays.

New Fleurieu Peninsula national park proclaimed
20 December 2021
A newly proclaimed national park on the Fleurieu Peninsula will ensure threatened native animals and plant species will be protected for years to come - as well as providing new trails for mountain bikers and hikers.

Native species bouncing back thanks to arid recovery research
20 December 2021
Threatened native species in Australia’s arid lands are showing positive signs of recovery thanks to a team of passionate scientists, volunteers and Traditional Owners working together to bring these animals back from the brink.

Cross-border koala love aimed at saving the species
13 December 2021
In an Australian first, a group of male koalas from Victoria’s Strzelecki Ranges could soon be making South Australia their home as part of a unique breeding program aimed at securing the survival of the species.