Environment SA News archive

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.

Volunteers and vets receive wildlife rescue boost
06 February 2026
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.

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.

More support to protect SA’s coastline
12 January 2026
Six South Australian coastal councils and three community groups will share in more than $1.2 million to help protect and manage the state’s coastline.

Mundoo Island Station acquisition expands vital national park
06 January 2026
A cattle station will be turned into a vital wetlands habitat and form part of an expanded national park, helping to protect endangered species, reduce nutrient runoff and improve environmental resilience across the Murray Mouth.