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.
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.
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.
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.
27 July 2015
Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula is asking the community to assist with monitoring an injured dolphin, freed from an entanglement of heavy duty fishing line last week. Shack owners first reported sightings of the adult bottlenose dolphin in Kellidie Bay, within the Thorny Passage Marine Park.
25 July 2015
Two projects on the Eyre Peninsula will receive funding in round one of the Recreational Fishing Grants Programme.
22 July 2015
Tree planting is in full swing across Eyre Peninsula as students and community members work with Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula (NREP) to get tubestock in the ground.
20 July 2015
A local Green Army team has been busy planting native trees, rolling out fencing wire and controlling weeds as part of the Australian Government funded Green Army initiative on Lower Eyre Peninsula. Hosted by City of Port Lincoln Council and Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula, eight 17-24 year olds have delivered strong community and environmental outcomes for the region.
15 July 2015
Three environmental weeds, Buffel grass, Fountain grass (non-sterile) and Carrion Flower, have recently been listed in the Natural Resources Management Act as declared plants, making it illegal to transport, sell or have these species on your property.
14 July 2015
Weed of National Significance, Bridal veil (Asparagus declinatus) is currently being mapped by Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula (NREP) staff. Natural Resources Management Officer, Gemma Marshall said finding and mapping areas of Bridal veil helps with targeted control. “This season we’ve worked with the Australian Government funded Green Army and Port Lincoln City Council to control isolated infestations,” Ms Marshall said.