Environment SA News archive

Getting behind our citizen scientists and conservation volunteers
19 February 2026
A community-led marine biodiversity monitoring program on southern Yorke Peninsula is among dozens of projects being supported under a dedicated Government initiative to improve environmental outcomes.

Safe haven for vulnerable mammals
10 February 2026
Two vulnerable native mammal species are flourishing on remote wilderness ‘safe havens’ off South Australia’s West Coast.

Over $6 million for water science in South Australia
09 February 2026
The federal and state governments are investing $6.2 million toward three new water science projects – including a nation-leading pilot – that will investigate new and innovative ways to better manage and deliver water for regional communities.

South Australia’s sick and injured native wildlife will benefit from improved veterinary care under a $1 million state government program to support the volunteer rescue and rehabilitation sector.
06 February 2026
Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue (SKER), at Onkaparinga Hills, will receive $600,000 over four years to help the charity continue their important work, including delivering vital care for koalas, echidnas and other native wildlife in need.

Kangaroo Island parks in focus this February
02 February 2026
With a seemingly endless amount of striking landscapes, pristine beaches, tranquil rivers and native bushland, Kangaroo Island is truly a one-of-a-kind location.

$17 million Shorebird and Wetland Habitat program takes flight
28 January 2026
Works to improve more than 30 South Australian wetlands and restore vital habitat are underway through a joint $17 million government program.

First co-design Aboriginal named fire vehicle unveiled
28 January 2026
The first fire-response vehicle to adopt an Aboriginal name has joined the Department for Environment and Water’s (DEW) fleet – now deployed on the Fleurieu Peninsula this fire season.

Maintaining Adelaide’s beaches
27 January 2026
Adelaide will continue to have some of the best beaches in the world with the state government unveiling plans for programs to both restore metropolitan beaches and continually address coastal erosion hotspots.

Fleurieu mountain bikers are on track
19 January 2026
A new Victor Harbor Mountain Bike Park is being built for the community.

Public to help shape new breeder licensing scheme as part of puppy farms ban
16 January 2026
The toughest breeder licensing scheme in the nation is being implemented to support the state government's ban on large-scale puppy farms and hold irresponsible breeders to account.