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Early environmental benefits observed as Pike and Katarapko water trials come to an end
14 December 2020
Environmental watering trials on the Pike and Katarapko floodplains come to an end this month with water managers already reporting welcome environmental benefits in the area.
Five Coorong infrastructure projects shortlisted
14 December 2020
Five potential infrastructure options to help secure the future of South Australia’s iconic Coorong have been short-listed after community consultation and will now be further investigated.
Third round of Heritage Grants opens
14 December 2020
Nearly $3.5 million of works in heritage restoration has been unlocked following the huge success of the first two rounds of the South Australian Community Heritage Grants with a third round now open for applications.
Stronger heritage protection in Colonel Light Gardens
14 December 2020
Heritage protection in Colonel Light Gardens will be strengthened under proposed planning reforms and updated heritage guidelines – both of which are now out for public consultation.
Construction complete on new Glenelg shellfish reef
09 December 2020
Construction was completed this week on a new native shellfish reef one kilometre off Glenelg Beach with the site expected to help boost fish stocks and improve water quality in the area.
New experience showcases Kangaroo Island Wilderness trail recovery
08 December 2020
The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail (KIWT) will reopen for walkers from 1 December for the first time since last summer’s devastating bushfires.
Collaboration helps reduce bushfire risk on KI
07 December 2020
Spring prescribed burns completed by National Parks and Wildlife Service SA (NPWSSA) on Kangaroo Island are helping to reduce bushfire risk to the island community, valued assets, and improve biodiversity.
Flight of fancy at Canunda National Park as H9 spotted three decades after first sighting
04 December 2020
One of the oldest known pied oystercatchers in southern Australia has been sighted just north of Carpenter Rocks in Canunda National Park during volunteer biennial monitoring this week.
Coorong and Lower Lakes celebrate 35 years as a Ramsar-listed wetland
30 November 2020
The Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert celebrate 35 years as a Ramsar-listed wetland this month recognising the area’s international ecological importance.
Mid North landscapes to thrive thanks to biodiversity program
26 November 2020
Three landholders in South Australia’s Mid North are set to see significant improvements in the condition of native vegetation on their properties through a new State Government biodiversity program.
