Winter is upon us and so is whale migration season. The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is reminding people that while it is exciting to see these majestic creatures, it is important we respect them and keep a safe distance.
A scoping study highlighting paths and actions for the establishment of an Aboriginal Rangers program across Eyre Peninsula has been completed by Regional Development Australian Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula, for the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board.
If you are unfamiliar to driving on country roads (including highways) on Eyre Peninsula this brief summary will bring to your attention things that should be considered.
Eyre Peninsula locals and community groups are stepping up to address the issue of marine debris on local beaches. An analysis of marine debris monitoring information collected by volunteers from the Eyre Peninsula coast over the last ten years reveals our beaches still require the attention.
Your photo of a koala mother and young koala joeys outside of Mikkira station could help Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula understand the secret lives of koalas on southern Eyre Peninsula.
How we keep our coast special is definitely on the minds of locals, and it’s also on the forward planning of the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board (EPNRMB), Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) and the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association (EPLGA).
Expressions of interest are open for potential NRM grant funding. Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula is looking for ideas and project proposals to help maintain and improve the condition of natural resources on private land, and community parks and reserves in the Eyre Peninsula region should funding become available.