Environment SA News archive

Consultation opens on proposed Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park
13 October 2021
A new draft management plan for the proposed Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park has just been released for the community to share their views on the future management of this iconic cultural and tourist destination.

Have your say on Master Plans for the Lock 3 Reach and Bookmark Creek
12 October 2021
Draft Master Plans for the Lock 3 Reach and Bookmark Creek regions have been made available for community consultation via the State Government’s YourSAy portal.

United Arab Emirates and South Australia explore solutions for water resources at Expo 2020
08 October 2021
The United Arab Emirates and South Australia will join forces to explore future water security solutions by co-hosting a major industry conference during the World Expo in Dubai from 22-24 March next year.

Reinstating natural habitat the focus of Bookmark Creek workshop
07 October 2021
The first of four community workshops to discuss ways to reinstate natural habitat conditions in the Bookmark Creek was held in Renmark last week.

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park celebrated in October
01 October 2021
October is a great time to visit Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) celebrating it as their Park of the Month this October.

Give resting seals a wide berth
30 September 2021
With several recent sightings of seals and sea lions on local jetties and beaches, curious onlookers are being reminded to give the resting animals a wide berth.

Salinity program celebrates 25th Run of the River survey
30 September 2021
The Department for Environment and Water’s Water Resource Monitoring Unit celebrated a significant milestone this year undertaking their 25th Run of River salinity survey which assess salinity accessions along the South Australian leg of the river from.

Hikers, local businesses to benefit from $6 million Wild South Coast Way upgrades
30 September 2021
A spectacular new lookout on the Heysen Trail on the Fleurieu Peninsula has officially been opened as part of the first stage of the $6 million Wild South Coast Way project.

The vision for Glenthorne National Park takes shape
30 September 2021
New concept images of Glenthorne National Park which show a thriving environmental and recreational precinct have been revealed for the first time.

Signs point the way for new Parnka Point walking trail
24 September 2021
A new walking trail has opened at Parnka Point in Coorong National Park and is already proving to be highly popular with visitors.