A hiker walks beside a still rock pool in Alligator Gorge, surrounded by towering red sandstone cliffs in Mount Remarkable National Park, South Australia. Native gum trees and green vegetation grow along the narrow gorge, with reflections of the cliffs and trees mirrored in the water below.
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Koala State number plates deliver support to SA’s wildlife carers
07 October 2025

Dedicated wildlife rescue organisations will share in more than $54,000 to help volunteers better care for sick and injured native animals through the sale of Koala State number plates.

Spring prescribed burn program begins
03 October 2025

A total of 47 prescribed burns are proposed as part of the Department for Environment and Water’s (DEW) spring 2025 fire management program.

Go with the flow - Nature’s finest showcased by festival
29 September 2025

Park of the Month is going with the flow this October, showcasing some of the state’s national parks as part of South Australia’s Nature Festival.

River Murray surface water monitoring station upgrades
26 September 2025

As part of the Department for Environment and Water’s SA Constraints Measures project, 4 River Murray surface water monitoring stations have been identified for upgrades that will enable them to better withstand enhanced environmental flow events.

More recreational opportunities with further conservation park expansions
08 September 2025

A further 30 hectares will be added to three prominent South Australian parks to provide more land for recreation, conservation and park infrastructure.

Grants to fund vital projects in national parks
05 September 2025

Environmental volunteers can share in up to $700,000 in funding to support vital conservation programs in the state’s national parks and reserves.

Park of the Month: Southern Eyre Peninsula - where nature and adventure meet
01 September 2025

This month, the pristine landscapes of the Southern Eyre Peninsula are celebrated as National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) Park of the Month.

New protection areas to help safeguard endangered whales
01 September 2025

Southern right whales will be better protected with the establishment of two Whale Nursery Protection Areas at Fowlers Bay and Sleaford Bay on Eyre Peninsula.

Lyrup rebuild enhances floodplain connectivity
27 August 2025

The Department for Environment and Water’s (DEW) South Australia Constraints Measures project is collaborating with Berri Barmera Council on an innovative project that will combine environmental health measures with infrastructure along Lyrup Road in Monash.

$9 million for native vegetation restoration on private land to improve habitat and biodiversity
18 August 2025

Almost $9 million in grants are available to help farmers and other landholders in the Northern and Yorke, Hills and Fleurieu, SA Arid Lands and Eyre Peninsula to restore and enhance native vegetation on their properties.