16 August 2017
Nature and science lovers and those who want to learn more about Eyre Peninsula’s geological history are encouraged to come along to a two-day conference to be held in Coffin Bay next month. Bookings are now open for the conference, which is presented by Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula and will showcase the regions biodiversity and natural history.
08 August 2017
The second edition of the field guide to Eyre Peninsula’s native plant species, plant communities and environmental weeds titled Native Vegetation of the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia was recently launched at the Natural Resources Centre in Port Lincoln.
01 August 2017
Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula is working with local land managers to control the declared weed species Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) in priority areas on northern Eyre Peninsula, particularly in and around Whyalla, Cowell and Cleve districts.
18 July 2017
Eyre Peninsula community members are being encouraged to get behind a new Dinosaur Ant public arts project which will be unveiled in September. Locals are being urged to join lower Eyre Peninsula schools as they collect unused electrical cords, such as old mobile phone chargers and get creative, all in the name of science and art.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.