Environment SA News archive

Saltmarshes time to shine
26 September 2019
A ‘health check’ of important coastal saltmarshes is currently underway on Eyre Peninsula.

Squeak’s new beak
19 September 2019
A young Port River dolphin - Squeak - rescued from an entangled fishing line in April, has made a strong recovery.

River Murray water allocations increase to 81 per cent
16 September 2019
South Australian River Murray irrigators’ allocations have increased to 81 per cent – improving from 74 per cent as announced on 2 September 2019.

South Australian Heritage Council celebrates 100th meeting
12 September 2019
The South Australian Heritage Council celebrated an historic milestone on 12 September 2019 with its 100th meeting.

Growing heritage tourism in SA
10 September 2019
The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is seeking the views of heritage and tourism experts, and the community, to develop a vision and shared plan to grow heritage tourism in South Australia.

South Australia’s lesser-known threatened species
07 September 2019
Today is National Threatened Species Day and this year we are shining a light on some of SA’s lesser-known threatened to extinction plants, fish, birds and mammals.

Be careful: it’s snake season
05 September 2019
Warmer spring days sparks snake breeding season, so be snake aware in both regional and urban areas across South Australia.

Celebrate spring in Murray River National Park
02 September 2019
Come along and join in the family-friendly activities being held at the Murray River National Park this month.

River Murray water allocations - update
02 September 2019
South Australian River Murray irrigators’ allocations have increased to 74 per cent – improving from 68 per cent as announced on 15 August 2019.

Help keep hoodies safe as they converge on coast
30 August 2019
Be mindful of the nesting hooded plovers along the Coorong and Limestone Coast beaches during the warmer months, to help conserve this threatened bird population.