Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt has welcomed a global independent report on the conservation outlook for World Heritage sites with natural values.
The State and Federal Governments have today released the $102.5 million Algal Bloom Summer Plan, a comprehensive suite of measures to protect South Australia’s coast, back coastal communities and support our summer lifestyle.
South Australia’s fishing and marine sector will receive a further $16 million in support – including additional grants totalling up to $275,000 per eligible business - as part of the State and Federal Government’s $102.5 million Algal Bloom Summer Plan.
South Australians can secure one of 30,000 travel vouchers for their summer holidays, with a bigger, expanded and extended round of the popular Coast is Calling travel voucher program.
A record number of beaches along the metropolitan and southern coast will have seven-day Surf Life Saving patrols this summer, giving South Australians confidence they can safely swim between the flags amid the algal bloom.
South Australians will be able to access daily reports on algal bloom conditions at popular beaches through Surf Life Saving’s Beachsafe app – backed by record Surf Life Saving beach patrols - as part of the State and Federal Government’s Algal Bloom Summ
Abundant koala populations have been recorded between Morton to Bungonia which were ravaged by the Black Summer bushfires, proving the resilience of the bush and native species.
Several projects that will improve water security for First Nations communities across South communities are complete or underway as part of a joint commitment between the Albanese Labor Government through the National Water Grid Fund and the Malinauskas
A vital wetland for migratory birds has been restored in South Australia’s Limestone Coast region, providing a critical resting and feeding spot for a range of important bird species.
The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver more housing for Australians, with 4,641 new homes approved through national environment laws since August.
