Environment SA News archive

Views sought on Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Masterplan
11 December 2019
Community views are being sought on a proposal to revitalise Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.

New direction for a climate smart South Australia
11 December 2019
A new paper has been released which outlines South Australia’s commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change – improving environmental outcomes and creating new job opportunities.

Chowilla wetlands come to life
09 December 2019
Parts of the Chowilla Floodplain in the Riverland are teeming with life thanks to the delivery of water for the environment.

Grants available for Blue Carbon projects
05 December 2019
The Dry Creek Salt Field tidal restoration project is an example of a successful Blue Carbon project which has restored saltmarshes and mangroves in the area (Photo by Tony Flaherty).

Park management changes to help retention of shacks
04 December 2019
South Australians can now provide feedback on proposed changes of four park management plans which will help facilitate the retention of shacks in national parks.

Funding for SA coastal protection efforts
03 December 2019
Nearly $5 million in funding is available over the next four years for practical on-ground coastal projects.

Come and celebrate South Para Reservoir opening
02 December 2019
South Para Reservoir will open this weekend for kayaking, fishing, bushwalking and picnicking.

Ferreting out rabbits around Mount Barker
29 November 2019
A medieval form of rabbit control has made a comeback to help manage an urban rabbit problem around Mount Barker.

Active malleefowl mounds spark hope for species recovery
29 November 2019
The discovery of five active malleefowl mounds in the Gawler Ranges region has sparked fresh hopes of recovery for the threatened species.

Ewens Ponds to open for snorkelling and diving
28 November 2019
Ewens Ponds, located in the state's south east, will reopen on Monday, 2 December to snorkelling and diving.