Grants awarded to agriculture innovators
05 July 2017
Ten groups on Eyre Peninsula have been funded $36,100 through the Managing Practice Change in Agriculture Grants, provided by the Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula Sustainable Agriculture program.
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Free upcoming guardian dog workshop
30 May 2017
Eyre Peninsula farmers are invited to a free guardian dog workshop on Tuesday 20 June. The guardian dog workshop includes five interstate farmers and researchers speaking about the use of guardian dogs as part of their livestock farming. Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula Sustainable Agriculture Officer Mary Crawford said wild dog management and farming profit margins are at the forefront of many northern Eyre Peninsula land managers minds so it is important to consider all solutions to predation from wild dogs.
World Environment Day 2017, our day #WithNature at Greenly Beach.
24 May 2017
A fun day out for the family at Greenly Beach to plant a tree for World Environment Day 2017. Many more family friendly activities avalible on the day.
New Regional Natural Resources Plan for Eyre Peninsula
19 May 2017
After three years extensive engagement with the Eyre Peninsula community, the regional Natural Resources Management (NRM) plan has been endorsed by the Environment Minister.
EP Roadside Vegetation Management Plan - community input sought
10 May 2017
Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula, in conjunction with the EP Local Government Association and local EP Councils are currently developing a roadside vegetation management plan for Eyre Peninsula. The plan intends to assist Councils to manage and maintain road verges to allow for the safe passage of vehicles, including cutting back or removal of native vegetation. The management of native vegetation, including on roadsides, is regulated under the Native Vegetation Act 1991. This native vegetation can provide important habitat for native plants and animals as well as providing corridors for their movement in a fragmented landscape. Some of the roadside native vegetation may be of conservation significance.
Real time rainfall monitoring for Eyre Peninsula
10 May 2017
Rainfall across Eyre Peninsula can now be observed in real time following the addition of telemetry to a number of rainfall stations across the region. Community members now have access to real-time and historic rainfall data through the Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula’s website. Rainfall data is uploaded hourly, with a historic record of daily rainfall also available for each site through WaterConnect.
Green Army provides a helping hand
08 May 2017
A local Green Army team has been working in Arno Bay as part of the Australian Government funded Green Army initiative on Lower Eyre Peninsula. Hosted by Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula, the team has delivered strong community and environmental outcomes for the region.
NRM Sustainable Schools Initiative
28 April 2017
Help is now at hand for educators that are enthusiastic about implementing sustainability initiatives at their school but don’t know where to start. Using an established framework, the South Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI- SA), has seen more than 350 schools and preschools register with the program across the state. Eyre Peninsula has joined their ranks, with Lake Wangary Primary School being the first to sign up for the program and they will partner with Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula.
Don’t look past, control your grass
27 April 2017
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is fast becoming a problem on the Eyre Peninsula. The grass is native to Africa and was brought to Australia as a “Garden Ornamental”. In 2015 Fountain grass became a declared weed under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. This means that it is now illegal to transport or sell this plant and all property owners have a responsibility to control Fountain grass on their property and also on the adjacent roadside.
NRM support for Whyalla City Northern Coastline Master Plan
18 April 2017
The Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board will contribute $200,000 to the City of Whyalla’s Northern Coastline Master Plan, specifically for works that balance economic, social and environmental protection of natural assets such the Giant cuttlefish, the shingle dune system and other local natural tourism assets.