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Locals dig in to help endangered woodlands

30 July 2019

A failing woodland ecosystem, stressed by historic over-clearance and dryland salinity amongst other threats, has been given a massive boost by local students, farmers, Council and Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula staff this year through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Aboriginal small grants, huge success

25 July 2019

Small seed funding of up to $1000, through Board NRM levy funding, made available to community-led activities that impacted positively on natural resources and focused on Aboriginal cultural awareness on Eyre Peninsula, has been put to good use by local schools and community groups for a host of Connection with Country and cultural events.

Students driving the three R's in our schools

27 June 2019

Reduce, re-use and recycle are the three important R’s at Kirton Point Primary School, with the reduction of waste culture being driven by students. The school recently signed up with the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative – South Australia (AuSSI-SA) with its students leading the way in reducing waste and helping it to become more sustainable.

Wattle happen with the endangered Whibleyana?

24 June 2019

The endangered Whibley wattle is on the road to recovery due largely to the assistance from the Tumby Bay Area School, District Council of Tumby Bay and local landholder support. Since 2017 significant work has taken place to help save Tumby Bay’s endangered wattle the Acacia Whibleyana, commonly referred to as Whibley wattle.

King tide for Eyre Peninsula

30 May 2019

Eyre Peninsula residents are being encouraged to keep an eye on the coastline with a king tide predicted across the region on Wednesday 5 June.

Enjoying a campfire while protecting our national parks

27 May 2019

There are many reasons as to why it is illegal to use vegetation in national parks for kindling and firewood. Animals use the vegetation for breeding, food and shelter. The breakdown of the fallen vegetation provides vital nutrients into the soils which enable vegetation re-growth to occur.

The Eyre Peninsula welcomes a new Regenerative Agriculture Officer

21 May 2019

Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula welcomes Regenerative Agriculture Officer Sarah Voumard to the team. Sarah will assist in delivering the Regenerative Agriculture Program which has been funded through the Australian Government National Landcare Program.

Creating a safe passage for the Southern Right Whales

10 May 2019

The Park's Restricted Access Zone and Marine Mammal Protection Zone are both off-limits to boats from 1 May to 31 October. This temporary closure will assist Southern Right Whales to successfully navigate their way to the head of the Great Australian Bight for the breeding season.