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.
13 July 2015
Those passionate about Eyre Peninsula and the sustainable use of natural resources are encouraged to attend a community workshop for the new Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Plan. A video titled, Love EP has been developed with locals to highlight their passion for the region and encourage community participation.
03 July 2015
The Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management (EP NRM) Board has celebrated ten years of service to the local community. Since its first meeting on 9 June 2005 at Wudinna Community Centre, the Board has seen significant achievements by landholders, community members, school groups, businesses and volunteers in the protection and restoration of the Eyre Peninsula landscape.
02 July 2015
The Draft Water Allocation Plan for the Southern Basins and the Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas is another step closer to being finalised today. After a three-week extension the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Board closed the formal public submission period on 12 June.
30 June 2015
A section of the Port Neill coastline has had a make-over with about 1,500 coastal seedlings planted by local school students, community members and members of the Green Army.