Environment SA News archive

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.

National prize for reef work
26 November 2020
The South Australian Government’s partner in the construction of new shellfish reefs has won a leading environmental science award.

Spring environmental flows sees water levels rise in Lower Lakes
25 November 2020
People living around the Lower lakes may notice higher water levels over the next few weeks as part of a spring watering event designed to deliver maximum environmental benefits.

Expedition captures exciting images of marine life
25 November 2020
An expedition off the remote western coast of Kangaroo Island has captured unique video footage of marine life at depths of more than 100 metres below sea level.

First Kaurna ranger appointed for Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
23 November 2020
One of South Australia’s first graduates from the Kaurna Ranger Training Program has been appointed to the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara.

South Australian climate awards now open for nominations
16 November 2020
Nominations are now open for the 2020 SA Climate Leaders Awards, celebrating leaders in climate action in South Australia.

Historic celebrations at Yorke Peninsula’s Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
14 November 2020
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula and in another significant milestone the State Government has entered into a co-management agreement with the Narungga nation.

A decade of biodiversity improvements
11 November 2020
A mild spring has provided great conditions for bushland biodiversity monitoring to be undertaken by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board with help from National Parks and Wildlife Service SA.

Budget boost for SA’s parks
10 November 2020
South Australia’s parks have received more than $130 million in today’s State Budget 2020-21.