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Western and Central EP fox baiting groups

12 February 2019

Western and Central Eyre Peninsula land managers are encouraged to collect free fox baits from Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula at one of the 20 convenient local group fox bait distribution days, beginning Tuesday 19 February in Smoky Bay and extending until Thursday 7 March.

Controlling farm foxes on southern Eyre

12 February 2019

Southern Eyre Peninsula land managers are encouraged to collect free fox baits from Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula at one of their local group fox bait distribution days hosted at ten convenient locations, beginning on Monday 4 March and extending until Friday 8 March.

Controlling farm foxes on Eastern Eyre

12 February 2019

Eastern Eyre Peninsula land managers are encouraged to collect free fox baits from Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula at one of their local group fox bait distribution days hosted at eleven convenient locations, beginning on Thursday 21 February and extending until Friday 8 March.

New Natural Resources Officer in Cleve

11 January 2019

Local resident Rebekah Davenport has been appointed Natural Resources Officer on the eastern Eyre Peninsula, and is already well into the summer weed control program as part of her new role.

Family friendly marine discoveries

04 January 2019

Get your snorkels on and hit the water these summer holidays to take part in the Eyre Peninsula’s biggest ‘Immerse Yourself in a Marine Park’ program to date. Locals and visitors are invited to four family friendly events and marine discovery displays, hosted by Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula, as part of the Department for Environment and Water’s state-wide Immerse Yourself program in January.

Fishing and crabbing at Eight Mile Creek

18 December 2018

With the warm summer months now upon us, the fishing and crabbing season is in full swing. The community is reminded that fishing, crabbing and bait-worming activities are not permitted within the Cowleds Landing sanctuary zone at Eight Mile Creek.

Green thumbs for Blue Gums

14 December 2018

More than 130 reception to year seven students from Tumby Bay Area and Cleve Area Schools have helped Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula to propagate 3800 local Blue Gum tube stock, as well as other associated native plant species.

Escape to Lincoln National Park during December – Park of the Month

29 November 2018

Lincoln National Park will be abuzz with activities this December as the park once again features as the Department for Environment and Water’s statewide ‘Park of the Month’. A host of activities are planned including activities to explore the coast, taking a self-guided drive, bushwalking, or joining rangers for a guided, family ‘Beach Bingo’ event.

$380,000 funding supports EP agriculture this financial year

26 November 2018

Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board has received $380,000 for the Regenerative Agriculture Program (RAP) from the Australian Government Regional Land Partnerships Program. The RAP will deliver projects at a local level in partnership with groups to help farmers improve their productivity. The program will focus on helping farmers adapt to growing markets by demonstrating sustainable management practice credentials. Regenerative Agriculture Project Officer Mary Crawford is experienced in sustainable farming on the Eyre Peninsula having worked with the local farmers and industry partners for over 10 years.