Environment SA News archive

Thousands of fish released into SA reservoirs last week
29 March 2021
Close to 90,000 native fish fingerlings were released at three locations last week as part of efforts to improve fishing experiences and boost recreational activities at a number of reservoir reserves across South Australia.

History sought for Bucks Camp, Box Flat campgrounds
26 March 2021
Historic photos and stories on the Bucks Camp and Box Flat campgrounds in Ngarkat Conservation Park are being sought by National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Application date extended for Myponga Reservoir Reserve
26 March 2021
The deadline for applications for Myponga Reservoir Reserve, as part of the State Government’s $5 million Nature-based Tourism Co-investment Fund, has been extended until 30 April 2021.

Feathered globe trotters get ready to take flight from AIBS
19 March 2021
While international travel is not an option for most South Australians, at the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara thousands of resident birds are preparing to take flight in a return journey of 25,000 km.

Golden opportunity for fishers at Aroona Dam
16 March 2021
Only two years after their original release, golden perch have thrived at Aroona Dam Sanctuary, near Leigh Creek in the Northern Flinders Ranges.

Upcoming events – learn what’s happening on Adelaide’s beaches
15 March 2021
Adelaide’s beaches aren’t all naturally sandy – it takes work to keep them looking good. Find out what’s happening on Adelaide’s beaches and progress being made on the Securing the future of our coastline project at an upcoming event.

River Murray water users reminded of requirements to remain within allocations
15 March 2021
SA’s River Murray water users are reminded of their long-standing requirement to ensure they have not used more water than their available water allocation at any time and to submit meter readings to DEW at the end of each quarter.

Native vegetation conservation on private lands gets a boost
15 March 2021
Conservation on private land will get a significant boost with the delivery of the first round of Heritage Agreement grants under the State Government’s $3 million Revitalising Private Conservation in South Australia program.

Sand movement from Semaphore to West Beach
15 March 2021
Fast facts about the sand movement from Semaphore to Adelaide’s southern beaches.

Stage two of Southern Flinders Precinct takes shape
09 March 2021
Stage two of the mountain biking trail development at WIllowie in Mount Remarkable National Park is set to get underway with Trailscapes, an Adelaide based trail construction company, announced as the successful contractor.