Environment SA News archive

Autumn prescribed burns program begins
03 March 2021
The state government’s autumn program of prescribed burns has begun, taking advantage of the mild weather conditions experienced over summer.

New marine parks patrol vessel nets illegal fishing in sanctuary zones
02 March 2021
A newly-acquired marine parks patrol vessel has delivered immediate results with rangers from National Parks and Wildlife Service SA (NPWSSA) successfully detecting illegal fishing activity in South Australian sanctuary zones.

Mount Lofty magic in the month of March
01 March 2021
There’s no better time to visit the spectacular Adelaide Hills than in March, as the heat of summer gives way to mild, sunny days.

Flows for the Future project moves to Finniss and Currency Creek area
25 February 2021
The Department for Environment and Water has begun working with landholders in the Finniss, Tookayerta and Currency Creek catchments to ensure the long term sustainability of water resources as part of its Flows for the Future Program.

SA climate smart leaders celebrated
24 February 2021
The Premier’s Climate Change Council Climate Leaders Awards showcases the innovative work taking place to address climate change and build South Australia’s reputation as a climate smart state.

Aboriginal Waterways Assessments providing a platform for two-way knowledge sharing
19 February 2021
A relationship of collaboration and knowledge sharing is at the centre of a partnership between the First Peoples of the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC) and the Department for Environment and Water (DEW).

$1.6 million infrastructure upgrades underway on Kangaroo Island
17 February 2021
The $1.6 million transformation of Antechamber Bay camping facilities, in Lashmar Conservation Park on Kangaroo Island is underway with the installation of a suspension bridge linking the north and south sides of the campground.

Aerial surveys to capture Cape Barren geese numbers
15 February 2021
Aerial surveys will take place across the state over the next few weeks to estimate the South Australian population of Cape Barren geese.

Belair Golf Course consultation underway
12 February 2021
The draft master plan for the former Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct – including opportunities to increase nature-based tourism experiences in the national park – is now open for community consultation.

See what’s planned: ‘walk-in’ campsites
11 February 2021
New and upgraded ‘walk-in’ campsites are planned along the Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail.