September 2009
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Aldgate Valley Landcare Group
Address Postal: c/-85 Aldgate Valley Rd, Aldgate 5154
Contact: Ed Douglas tel. 8339 2737
Aldinga Bay Coastcare Group
PO Box 1221, Aldinga Beach, SA, 5173
Working to protect and restore coast and marine environments in the greater Aldinga Conservation Zone through revegetation of sand dunes and cliffs, lobbying to restrict vehicular beach access, and support intertidal zone monitoring. Specific interest in protection of Hooded Plovers.
contact: Peter Laffan Phone: 8556 3915
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Animal Liberation SA
PO Box 114 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA 5000
To abolish speciest attitudes towards animals and conserve wildlife by ensuring habitat remains undisturbed. To promote conservation policies that entail protection of animals instead of exploitation purely for human benefit. To effect these goals through non-violence.
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Association for South East Field Naturalists
c/ - PO Box 406, Millicent SA 5280
Federation of four south-east Field Naturalists Club studying and encouraging the conservation of native flora and fauna.
Australian Conservation Foundation
Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Peak national environment advocacy organisation that works to protect, sustain and restore Australia's environment.
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Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
GPO Box 1584, Adelaide, SA 5001
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is the professional association for landscape architects. The AILA's charter is to achieve and maintain high standards for the profession in environmental planning and urban design in Australia.
Australian Plants Society
PO Box 304, Unley, SA 5061
APS' aims include conservation and propagation of Australian plants, regeneration and revegetation projects, research, education and the establishment of gardens in all regions.
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Bicycle Institute of South Australia
GPO Box 792, Adelaide SA 5001
BISA is a bicycle advocacy group aiming to increase the use of bicycles for transport, to sustain environment and improve health and welfare by reducing vehicle fumes and congestion.
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Bird Care and Conservation Society
c/- Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Rescuing and caring for sick, injured and orphaned birds. Also provides advice to the public on wild bird related issues.
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Birds SA (formerly SA Ornithological Assn Inc.)
c/- SA Museum, North Tce, Adelaide SA 5000
Is an association to promote the study and conservation of Australian Birds and record the results of research into all aspects of bird life and encourage bird watching as a leisure activity.X
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Civic Trust of South Australia
GPO Box 1000, Adelaide SA 5001
The Civic Trust aims to encourage better standards of civic design and elimate ugliness. Activities include the annual Awards and Commendations for outstanding merit in civic design (or Brickbats as appropriate).
Coastal Ecology Protection Group (CEPG)
A community group of 400 or so local residents, from Grange to Semaphore Park.
Aim: to preserve the integrity of the Adelaide metropolitan dune system, associated seashore and marine waters, particularly that from the Grange Jetty northwards to West Lakes Shore, including the heritage dunes around Estcourt House.
Contact: Judy Packer Phone: 8356 4504 Mob:0414870912
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Echidna Care
c/- Pelican Lagoon Research Centre
PO Penneshaw Kangaroo Island 5222
Support group for Pelican Lagoon Research Centre.
Eco-Action Kangaroo Island
c/- PO Box 481, Kingscote SA 5223
Maintains Kangaroo Island's unique and diverse ecosystems. Aims to develop community understanding and awareness of the natural environment and ecological processes.
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Economic Reform Australia (SA)
PO Box 505, Modbury SA 5092
ERA is a non-party political, non-profit making organisation, dedicated to the development of a just and sustainable society, and economic system. ERA is firmly opposed to neoliberal economics (economic rationalistm), and seeks to liaise and co-operate with like-minded organisations.
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Field Naturalists Society of SA
GPO Box 1594, Adelaide 5001
Studies natural history and works for the conservation of original habitat.
Fishers for Conservation Inc
Educates, supports and represents recreational fishers with the aim of conserving and protecting aquatic environments.
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Friends of the Earth (Adelaide)
Friends of the Earth Adelaide works to address environmental and social justice issues through creative community action. We campaign on a diverse range of issues including renewable energy, the nuclear industry, food and agriculture, urban design, corporate accountability and Aboriginal solidarity.
Address: C/- CCSA, Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8211 6872
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Foundation For Australia's Most Endangered Species (formerly Earth Sanctuaries Foundation of Australia)
FAME's vision is to prevent any further extinctions of Australian wildlife. We actively support projects that will save endangered wildlife, and we work in partnership with a wide range of like-minded organisations.
Address: PO Box 1135, Stirling, SA 5152
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Friends of Parks
The first friends group was formed in 1982 and the numbers have grown until there are now 126 member groups, with individual membership exceeding 6000. There are groups across the state ranging from the Simpson Desert in the North, the Great Victoria Desert in the west to Dingley Dell (Port McDonnell) in the Southeast and the Riverland. Each group works in co-operation with the rangers of the district in accordance with a management plan. Work carried out by the various groups can include bush regeneration by propagation and planting of native plants with weed control by various means, surveys of both animals and plants and maintenance work on heritage sites and tracks. As one of the 126 Friends of Parks groups in SA, Friends of the Flinders Ranges Park is an example of a volunteer group working to protect the natural and cultural heritage values of the Park by undertaking regular weed & pest eradication, preserving the built heritage, and educating the public about their Park.
Address: c/-GPO Box 1047 ADELAIDE SA 5001
Phone: (08) 8124 4784
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Friends of Willunga Basin
A group dedicated to the protection of Willunga Basin's natural environment and rural character and in particular issues concerning planning. The group strongly opposes urban encroachment in this area.
Address: Box 710, Willunga, SA 5172
Gawler Environment and Heritage Association
A community group with members from Gawler and surrounding areas. The Association is active on a range of environmental and planning issues including protection of the built heritage of the area, research on aboriginal history, conservation and imrovement of the Gawler/Para Rivers and representation of community views in planning and development.
Address: 42 Finnis Street, Gawler, SA 5118
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Greening Australia SA
Greening Australia is a non-profit community organisation whose vision is to work with communities to achieve sustainable land and water resources.
Address: 5 Fitzgerald Road PASADENA SA 5042
Phone: (08) 8372 0120
Fax: (08) 8372 0122
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Institute for Earth Education
An international organisation of educators offering an alternative to agency and industry sponsored environmental education. Non-profit. Journal, publications, workshops, conferences and free catalogue.
Address: Box 41, St Agnes SA 5097
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Marine Life Society of South Australia
Social group active in trying to protect the marine environment.
Address: C/- CCSA, Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide, 5000
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National Trust of South Australia
An independent community body constituted and incorporated by the NTSA Act 1995. The Trust promotes the conservation of our built and natural heritage through advocacy, education and property management programes.
Address: Level 2, 27 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000
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Native Fish Australia Inc
Native Fish Australia is a volunteer organisation that is open to anyone who cares about the well-being of Australia's native freshwater fish and the rivers, streams and other waterways that they inhabit.
Address: C/- CCSA, Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide 5000
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Natural History Society of SA
To promote and raise public awareness of conservation and preservation of indigenous Australian flora through the maintenance and re-establishment of natural ecosystems and wider land use. Practical conservation in the management of four wildlife reserves.
Address: 3 Powell Court, West Lakes 5021
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Nature Conservation Society of SA
The Nature Conservation Society fosters the conservation of the State's wildlife and natural habitats. Our activities include protecting and managing habitats, particularly native vegetation; researching threatened species and habitats; working to ensure adequate park dedication, management and legislation and educating the community and all tiers of government.
Address: 260 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
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North East Hills Environment Conservation Association
Concerned about environmental conservation, especially in the hills north east of Adelaide. Activities include bush care and the monitoring of and opposition to damaging and/or inappropriate commercial development.
Address: C/- 11 Lorenz Court, Athelstone, SA 5076
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Orienteering Association of SA
Incorporates sport and recreational activity for people of all ages from children to 'super-vets', using navigation skills on maps of residential and bushland areas at pace of own choice.
Address: C/- State Association House, 73 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000
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People for Public Transport
Adelaide public transport advocacy. Addresses impacts on associated environmental and social systems.
Address: C/- CCSA, Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
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The People's Environment Protection Alliance (PEPA)
A peak body of representatives from a wide range of SA organisations & groups actively working to overcome pollution & improve the environment.
Address: C/- Gary Goland, Secretary, RSD Brookman Road, Meadows, SA 5201
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Permaculture Association of SA
A voluntary non-profit resource body which provides information through regular newsletters, facilitates courses, seminars and field visits to homes, gardens and farms which demonstrate Permaculture's practical solutions to global problems.
Address: 22 Condada Drive, Banksia Park, 5091
River, Lakes & Coorong Action Group Inc
PO Box 35, Milang SA 5256
RLCAG is a community based organisation that formed in January 2007 in response to the SA Government's plans to construct a weir at Pomanda Island in Lake Alexandrina. The organisation is a member of Waterkeepers Australia Inc and host of the Coorong, Lakes and Murray Waterkeeper. RLCAG calls for an end to the over allocation of the Murray Darling Basin water resources. A guaranteed minimum environmental flow is seen as essentail for the future health of the Lower Murray and the Coorong, Lakes Alexandrina and Albert Ramsar Wetland.
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Royal Zoological Society of South Australia Inc.
c/- Zoological Gardens, Frome Rd, Adelaide 5000
Founded in 1878, the aim being to assist the conservation of the natural diversity of life on earth. The Society operates the Adelaide Zoological Gardens and the Monarto Zoological Park.
SA Herpetology Group
SA Genetic Food Information Network
PO Box 7, Dernancourt SA 5075
To gather and disseminate information on all aspects of genetic engineering of organisms and their products.
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Scientific Expedition Group
Box 501, Unley SA 5061
SEG takes young people on expeditions to areas of ecological importance and combines adventure with training in scientific field techniques.
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Southern Eco Alliance
PO Box 222, Aldinga Beach SA 5173
The Campaign to protect the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park from housing development on its northern boundary.
Spencer Gulf Environmental Protection Alliance
St Agnes Bushwalking and Natural History Group
PO Box 193, St Agnes SA 5097
Bushwalking, family camps, backpack camps, club meeting. Bushwalks - full day, half day, family groups. Education about and maintenance of the natural environment.
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Sustainable Population Australia (SA)
Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (SA)
Urban Ecology Australia Inc
PO Box 6698 Halifax St., Adelaide, SA 5000
The purpose of Urban Ecology is to provide an independent, community-based focus for coordinating and advocating action to transform existing human settlements in the direction of ecological integration, health, and social vitality and equity.
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Vegetarian Society of SA (VEGSA)
Advocation of a plant based diet and lifestyle as the most effective way of protecting our environment and health.
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Walking SA
PO Box 178, Unley, SA, 5061
Adelaide Bushwalkers run bushwalks, day walks, overnight walks and extended (10-14 days) walks in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.
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Western Adelaide Coastal Residents' Association
PO Box 72, Henley Beach, SA, 5022
Residents' welfare & environment protection group whose membership is mainly situated along the Adelaide metropolitan coastline between West Beach and Tennyson. The Association addresses all matters local, state and federal that relate to the residents' standard of living.
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Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate the continuing threats to whales and dolphins and their habitat. Cetaceans face many threats including chemical pollution, boat strikes, entanglement in nets and habitat loss.
The WDCS is an international organisation with offices in the UK, USA, Germany, Argentina and Australia. The head office in Australia is in Port Adelaide, with a key focus here being the research into and welfare of the Port River dolphins by marine biologist, Dr Mike Bossley, AM. Mike's 20 years work with the local dolphins is one of the most detailed studies of dolphins anywhere in the world.
Wilderness Society (SA Branch)
GPO Box 1734, Adelaide 5001
The Wilderness Society protects, preserves and promotes wilderness. The focus is on SA's arid and semi-arid wilderness and marine wildernesses.
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