Environment SA News archive

Tracking ‘Larry the Lamprey’ shows positive signs for river recovery
27 April 2021
They may have a face only a mother could love, but lamprey, the toothy eel-like fish, are proving to be fantastic indicators of the benefits of water for the environment.

Whale watching season underway across SA coastline
27 April 2021
South Australia’s whale watching season has officially commenced with the first sighting of a humpback whale reported in Fleurieu Peninsula waters last week.

Biodiversity boost for Scott Creek Conservation Park
16 April 2021
An additional eight hectares of land has been added to Scott Creek Conservation Park, near Clarendon in the Adelaide Hills.

Have your say on the future of Granite Island Recreation Park
15 April 2021
Community engagement to create a shared tourism vision and priorities for visitor experiences in Granite Island Recreation Park is now underway.

Early allocation outlook looking positive for South Australian irrigators
15 April 2021
In encouraging news for the state’s River Murray communities, South Australian irrigators have been advised the projected minimum opening allocation is 82 per cent for the 2021-22 water year. Actual opening allocations will be announced on 15 June.

Quarry sand to be used to replenish West Beach
14 April 2021
The community will have better access to the beach by the end of 2021 with around 250,000 cubic metres of sand to be sourced from land-based quarries to help rebuild West Beach after decades of devastating erosion.

Proposed new campsites for the Wild South Coast Way
08 April 2021
Hikers are set to benefit from the proposed development of low-impact, walk-in campsites at Deep Creek Conservation Park and Newland Head Conservation Park on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Multi-million-dollar boost for Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges
06 April 2021
One of SA's most iconic tourism destinations at Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges will undergo a $3 million transformation and take on new management to improve the visitor experience, increase patronage and in turn create local jobs for the region.

Have fun camping during Easter in our national parks
01 April 2021
Easter is a great time to go camping and create memories with family and friends, with South Australia’s beautiful national parks providing unique opportunities for camping, recreational activities and gazing at the stars.

Fall in love with your Fleurieu Peninsula parks this April
01 April 2021
Did you know that South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula is home to a number of our most stunning national parks? If not, you’re missing out! The region’s close proximity to Adelaide makes it a great destination for a day drive or a short stay.