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Summer shorebird surveys across Eyre Peninsula

31/03/2020

Eastern Curlews, Red Knots, Red-necked Stints, Sand Plovers and Sanderlings were just a few of the species counted in this year’s shorebird surveys across Eyre Peninsula.

Iconic Border Track will stay closed for remainder of fire danger season

31/03/2020

To ensure day visitor safety the one-way section of the Border Track within Ngarkat Conservation Park will remain closed until the end of April aligning with the extended Fire Danger Season.

SA parks are open for locals to visit

27/03/2020

South Australia’s national parks are available for local people to visit their local park, as long as visitors follow all State and Federal Government COVID-19 guidelines.

Beach replenishment works on track for Easter completion

25/03/2020

The beach replenishment works which involve moving sand from Semaphore to West Beach is set to be completed by Easter.

5 ways children can connect with nature at home these school holidays

01/04/2020

Here’s how your kids can still get a good dose of nature around the house these school holidays.

How to rebuild your home garden after bushfire

31/03/2020

GUEST BLOG: Hear from Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thomson about rebuilding your garden post bushfire.

How you can still enjoy South Australia’s national parks while social distancing

26/03/2020

Looking for ways to keep your physical and mental health in check? Pay a visit to your local park.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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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