Environment SA News archive

Fan favourite park on show this January
30 December 2024
The coastal wilderness of Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park - a favourite destination for beach-side adventures - is being celebrated as NPWS January Park of the Month.

Coorong receives $26.2 million towards restoration program
24 December 2024
The Australian and South Australian governments are investing $26.2 million in the next stage of works to help get the Coorong and Lower Lakes back on track for a healthy future.

Aboriginal Ranger Program caring for Country throughout SA parks and reserves
23 December 2024
National Parks and Wildlife Service has delivered on a state government election commitment to employ 15 new Aboriginal park rangers as part of a $5 million initiative to increase First Nations’ management of South Australia’s natural environment.

Basins to benefit from funding boost
23 December 2024
Two of South Australia’s most important water sources, the River Murray and the Great Artesian Basin, are set to receive a huge boost through a new water saving scheme from the Australian and South Australian governments.

Biodiversity boost for native fauna and flora
18 December 2024
The state government is partnering with a leading philanthropic wildlife foundation to create three new safer havens for endangered species in South Australia’s Far North.

Design work approved for Bruno Bay infrastructure upgrade
26 September 2024
The Riverland community will be asked to have input into the design of infrastructure upgrades at Bruno Bay in Cobdogla, which could see the boat ramp and community infrastructure made more accessible during high River Murray flows.

National recognition for SA river, floodplain and water projects
19 August 2024
Projects to improve floodplain health, direct water back into local catchments and incorporate First Nations knowledge into water management practices were among those recognised at the Australian Stream Management Awards this month.

Construction starts on Bookmark Creek infrastructure upgrades
25 July 2024
Construction will get underway in the coming weeks on $9.8 million worth of infrastructure upgrades along Renmark’s Bookmark Creek.

First Nations’ knowledge leading the way at Pomberuk
28 May 2024

$17 million to improve South Australian shorebird and wetland habitat
17 April 2024
The Australian Government has committed $17 million for a new project to improve shorebird and wetland habitat across South Australia's Coorong, Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and South East landscape.