Keep your distance from whales
15 September 2015
Boat users are being reminded to keep their distances from migrating whales in the Upper Spencer Gulf after a boat was spotted following a whale too closely at Point Lowly.
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Koonibba and Port Kenny students go bush for bilbies
11 September 2015
Students from Koonibba and Port Kenny schools, schools over 200km apart, joined forces to care for country and threatened species at Venus Bay Conservation Park, on Eyre Peninsula’s West Coast. The students learned about threatened species such as the greater bilby and brush-tailed bettong, while honing their tracking skills and discovering wombat, shorebird and reptile habitats.
Whale rescue team ready
10 September 2015
When whales migrate through South Australia’s waters, the Eyre Peninsula Whale Disentanglement Team, comprised of Fisheries Officers, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Natural Resources staff, is on standby to rescue any animals that become entangled or beached in a stranding event.
Goanna website launched for National Threatened Species Day
08 September 2015
Goannas are in the citizen science spotlight with a new website, www.epgoannas.com.au launched on Eyre Peninsula for National Threatened Species Day.
Seaweek helps students learn marine science skills
04 September 2015
Port Lincoln High School students will learn marine science skills during Seaweek with activities at the Port Lincoln Foreshore between 11:00am and 12:30 on Tuesday, 8 September. Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula and Port Lincoln High School have worked together to implement marine park science and marine conservation learnings in the curriculum.
Farm Forum - Assessing water infrastructure ready for summer
21 August 2015
The best way to manage stock water requirements is to have reliable information about your property’s water supplies. This means knowing where the water is, condition of the infrastructure, how much is available and whether it is ‘fit for purpose’. A water stocktake will provide this vital information.
Endangered species finds new home
17 August 2015
The Eyre Peninsula is home to rare and endemic species found nowhere else in Australia – and sometimes the world. Conserving these species is an important priority – through protecting their habitat, addressing threats and encouraging more to grow.
Applications open for Weena mooga (women together) Natural Resources Grants
05 August 2015
‘Weena mooga (women together)’ are invited to nominate for grants to undertake activities that impact positively on natural resources and focus on Aboriginal culture awareness on Eyre Peninsula.
Farm Forum - Marking the best time to cull ewes
30 July 2015
Mary Crawford - Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula Lamb marking is an ideal opportunity to assess ewes and is the first step to improving the reproductive efficiency of your flock. Poor performing ewes, that are dry or have lambed and failed a lamb, should be removed from the flock.
42 Natural Resources projects funded
28 July 2015
The Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board is pleased to announce 42 local projects have been successful in receiving funding totaling $289,484, to undertake a range of Natural Resource Management activities across Eyre Peninsula.