Environment SA News archive
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Play your part to protect our precious parks
29 December 2025
With peak season around the corner, the Department for Environment and Water is highlighting the simple steps holidaymakers can follow to ensure an enjoyable and safe break while protecting precious national and marine park environments.
Massive national parks expansion delivers SA tourism and biodiversity boost
28 December 2025
Nearly 30,000 hectares – the equivalent of 18,000 Adelaide Ovals – have been added to South Australia’s national parks, helping to protect threatened species and attract visitors to the state.
New Pastoral Board members appointed
17 December 2025
Experienced pastoralists and leading ecologists are among four new appointees to South Australia’s Pastoral Board.
New SA River Murray Commissioner appointed
16 December 2025
Leading environmental and water lawyer Dr Emma Carmody has been appointed the new Commissioner for the River Murray in South Australia – bringing her wealth of knowledge to the role and becoming a strong advocate for SA on the national stage.
Continuing to strengthen South Australia's preparedness for H5 bird flu
11 December 2025
The federal government is injecting a further $1.5 million to support South Australia’s native species most at risk from a potential H5 bird flu outbreak.
Conserving South Australia’s historic places
04 December 2025
Applications for the 2026-27 Heritage Conservation Grants Program are now open, helping to ensure the South Australia's built heritage can be preserved and enjoyed by future generations.
Discovery, dreamtime and dolphins – dip into December’s Park of the Month events
01 December 2025
December’s Park of the Month shines the spotlight on Encounter Marine Park and the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
Tougher penalties for dog attacks take effect
24 November 2025
Some of the nation’s toughest dog attack penalties are now in force in South Australia under changes that came into effect on 17 November 2025.
Snakes and adders: play it safe this summer
21 November 2025
South Australians are being encouraged to stay vigilant as the weather heats up this weekend, bringing snakes out of their slumber heading into summer.
New campaign targets wildlife crime in SA
14 November 2025
South Australians are being encouraged to call out suspicious behaviour linked to the illegal wildlife trade, in a new campaign to protect native animals and habitat.
