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Proposed protections for sacred salt lake
19 April 2024

Preserving cultural significance and increasing visitor safety are among proposals to help Traditional Owners manage one of the Outback’s most popular attractions.

SA ahead of the game on emissions target
19 April 2024

South Australia is on track to achieving its 2050 net zero target, with new greenhouse gas emissions data revealing a 57 per cent reduction in the state’s net emissions compared with 2005 levels.

$17 million to improve South Australian shorebird and wetland habitat
17 April 2024

The Australian Government has committed $17 million for a new project to improve shorebird and wetland habitat across South Australia's Coorong, Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and South East landscape.

Large-scale citizen scientists grants to protect SA’s natural environment
09 April 2024

The state government’s Citizen Science Fund has awarded $1.31 million in grants to help fund 10 large-scale projects that seek to improve our understanding of the environment through scientific research.

Enjoy a dose of fresh Eyre this April
02 April 2024

South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula is home to spectacular parks, including Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park, making it the perfect district to visit and explore this month.

Pastoral Act amended to allow for carbon farming and conservation on pastoral leases
25 March 2024

A Bill to amend the Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989 to allow for carbon farming and conservation on pastoral leases passed State Parliament on Thursday 21 March 2024.

Local knowledge informs new fire management plan for Kangaroo Island parks
21 March 2024

Reduced bushfire risks and improved firefighter safety headline a new fire management plan for Kangaroo Island’s national parks and reserves.

Autumn prescribed burns program to get underway
19 March 2024

A total of 42 prescribed burns are proposed as part of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) autumn 2024 fire management program.

Sand boost to preserve Adelaide beaches
14 March 2024

Adelaide beaches will be replenished with additional sand this autumn as part of an ongoing management program to combat erosion and preserve the coastline for everyone to enjoy.

The Living Murray celebrates 20 years in the Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth
14 March 2024

The Living Murray has cemented its place as one of Australia’s most significant restoration programs but even after 20 years, it shows no signs of slowing down.