07 May 2015
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year’s theme is Biodiversity for Sustainable Development.
07 May 2015
We are lucky to have some large parks (9.6 million hectares in total) set aside for conservation and visitor enjoyment, without the crowds!
04 May 2015
In just one year, 320 kilograms of rubbish has been collected from along the coastline near Whyalla. The rubbish was collected from Fitzgerald Bay to Munyaroo Conservation Park and included 270 glass and plastic bottles, 130 cans and 55 Kilograms of plastic.
04 May 2015
The annual closure of conservation zones in the Great Australian Bight Marine Park has begun, marking the start of the whale season.
04 May 2015
Jonathan Clark has been appointed as Regional Manager of Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula replacing Annie Lane who left to take up a position in Canberra. Mr Clark has been acting in the role since last November and comes with broad local knowledge and experience, particularly in community engagement, natural resources management operations and water resources management.
01 May 2015
Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula (NREP) is preparing draft pest plans to drive its efforts in managing pests in the region.
22 April 2015
Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks recently celebrated their 20th anniversary at Boston Bay Winery.
17 April 2015
A study into the Coffin Bay dolphin population by two Flinders University PhD students has revealed the dolphins are a new species of bottlenose dolphin known as the Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis).
14 April 2015
An annual Shorebird Survey conducted across the Eyre Peninsula has resulted in a rare sighting.
23 March 2015
The Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board is inviting feedback on the new Draft Water Allocation Plan (WAP) for the Southern Basins and Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas. The WAP aims to ensure water resources are managed sustainably for all water users and for the environment.