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Draft National Parks and Wildlife (Protected Animals - Marine Mammals) Regulations 2007The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has released for public comment draft National Parks and Wildlife (Protected Animals - Marine Mammals) Regulations 2007 (200Kb PDF). These regulations replace the current regulations governing the management of commercial and recreational marine mammal interactions in South Australia. A draft Regulatory Impact Statement (100Kb PDF) has been prepared to facilitate public comment. DEH will be contacting identified stakeholders to discuss the permitting arrangements that support the regulations. If you would like any further information please email marinedeh@saugov.sa.gov.au or telephone (61 8) 8124 4900. See Whale Watching Guidelines 2005 (150Kb PDF) Marine Parks Bill 2007On 20 June 2007, the Minister for Environment and Conservation, Hon Gail Gago MLC, formally introduced the Marine Parks Bill 2007 into Parliament (see Minister's media release [100Kb PDF]). The Marine Parks Bill includes changes based on submissions received during public consultation on the draft Bill, which took place between 1 September and 30 November 2006. A number of amendments have been made to the Bill. Key highlights include:
To review these and other changes to the Marine Parks Bill, please download the Marine Parks Bill (400Kb PDF) or the Minister's introductory speech on the Bill in Parliament (Second Reading Speech (200Kb PDF)). For further information on the Marine Parks Bill, please refer to our legislation page. Encounter Marine Park Regional Consultative CommitteeNominations are sought for the reappointment of the Encounter Marine Park Regional Consultative Committee for its second term. The Committee will continue to assist the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) in developing a management plan for the proposed Encounter Marine Park. Existing members of the committee are encouraged to renominate. For further information, please contact DEH on (61 8) 8124 4900 or see the committee's Terms of Reference (100Kb PDF). Closing date for nominations is Friday, 23 February 2007. All nominations should be sent to the following address: Committee Nominations Marine Planning in South AustraliaA major initiative outlined in the Living Coast Strategy in 2004, committed the South Australian Government to the development of a policy framework to guide ecologically sustainable development and use of the marine, coastal and estuarine environment. The Marine Planning Framework for South Australia (1Mb PDF) heralds a new era in conserving, protecting and utilising the State's marine environment and its resources. The Framework establishes the policy direction for a network of six individual marine plans spanning the whole of South Australia's State waters and is built on a foundation of ecologically sustainable development (ESD), ecosystem-based management and adaptive management principles. This an exciting new concept that has been developed by the South Australian Government, with the intention of protecting our marine environment by guiding the management of current and future activities within the ability of the environment to cope with our impacts. The key challenge for this project is for all users of the marine environment to take responsibility for their actions and by doing so, contribute to the ongoing health and vitality of our marine, coastal and estuarine environment. Opportunities will be available for all users to take part in the development of each marine plan. More information on the Marine Planning Framework for South Australia Please do not confuse Marine Planning with Marine Parks. The development of a marine plan is a separate process to the establishment of Marine Parks. If you are interested in Marine Parks within South Australia visit http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/coasts/marineparks.html Adelaide's Living Beaches: A Strategy for 2005–2025The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has developed an innovative strategy for managing Adelaide's beaches called Adelaide's Living Beaches: A Strategy for 2005–2025. By using pipeline transfer systems to recycle sand, and integrating sand bypassing at harbours with beach management, the strategy will reduce not only the cost of managing the Adelaide coastline but also the impact of coastal management on beach users and seaside residents. The Government of South Australia endorsed the strategy in November 2005. For information about how the strategy is being implemented, go to Latest News on Adelaide's Living Beaches. Coastal Environmental Information PackageThe Environmental Information Analysis Branch (DEH) together with the Coastal Protection Branch have now developed a Coastal Environmental Information Package based around the NRM regions to provide additional support for council planners, managers and NRM Boards in dealing with coastal developments and issues Coastal
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