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St Kilda Mangrove Trail in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park – Winaityinaiyti Pangkara.
STATEMENT: Dry Creek salt fields

20 January 2021

In September 2020, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) became aware of significant dieback of the mangroves adjacent to the St Kilda boardwalk within the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park – Winaityinaityi Pangkara (AIBS).

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How to have a low-waste camping trip when it comes to your menu

20 January 2021

GUEST BLOG: Hear from sustainability champions Folk of all Trades for their top tips for a low-waste camping trip.

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The Department for Environment and Water acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and waters we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.

The Department works in partnership with the First Peoples of South Australia and supports their Nations to take a leading role in caring for their Country.

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