Conservation Council E-Bulletin: Environmental Notices and Events
16 February 2012 - download PDF
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This is the fortnightly E-Bulletin of the Conservation Council of South Australia, the peak body for environmental groups and organisations in SA. It contains general notices and events of our 50+ member groups, as well as NRM and government information, grants, awards and much more. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this publication, please request this in an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text83367 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Contents
1. Conservation Council of SA Notices
2. Grants and Awards
3. Submissions Due
5. NRM and Government Information
6. Regular Events of Environmental Groups in SA
7. Links
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1. Conservation Council of SA Notices
1.1 Do you want to know more about Marine Parks?
CCSA's Community Conservation Officer is available to talk to your conservation group.
Find out why we need Marine Parks, the conservation benefits they will provide, and how you can help in an historic change to make this state more sustainable.
For further information contact CCSA or Kathryn Warhurst mob: 0457 720 281
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1.2 'Voices of the Murray' Fringe Parade entry.
The Murray River is extremely important to South Australia and the 'Lifeblood' (Voices of the Murray) Alliance has been allocated a space in the Fringe parade. We need a minimum of 20 voices to be part of our Murray River themed entry on Friday 24 February.
This street theatre concept is fairly simple but will resonate and be easy for viewers to be able to understand. A flyer will be handed out explaining the campaign. You don't have to be a doctor all you need is a passion to help one of South Australia's most crucial environmental issues.
There will be a costume preparation workshop
Thursday 23 February from 5pm with a briefing at 6.30pm
The Wiiderness Society Campaign Centre
Level 7 118 King William Street Adelaide
At this session we will arrange roles and costumes - last minute preparation.
On the night you will need to be at the Wilderness Society Campaign Centre from 5pm.
If you would like to be involved please contact Noriko by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or ph 8223 5155
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2. Grants and Awards
2.1 Grant Writing Workshops - Increase the Success of Your Applications!
The Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board invites you and/or members of your group to participate in a very practical Community grants writing workshop.
The workshop aims to assist community groups to successfully apply for grant funding in the natural resources management arena. It will be run by very experienced State and Commonwealth NRM funding specialists and be very hands-on. It will cover aspects of how to successfully plan a project, identify funding sources, write a good grant application, address assessment criteria and manage a funded project.
There will be four workshops in the region:
Norton Summit Monday 5 March 6pm for a light tea, 6.30 start, closing at 9pm
The Hub Community Centre, 1 Crescent Drive, Norton Summit
Urrbrae Tuesday 6 March 12pm to 2.30pm. Sandwiches provided
Lirra Lirra Café, Gate 3, Uni of Adelaide Waite Campus, Waite Road, Urrbrae
Gawler Tuesday 6 March 6pm for a light tea, 6.30 start, closing at 9pm
Immanuel Church Hall, cnr of Second and Seventh Streets, Gawler South
Willunga Wednesday 7 March 6pm for a light tea, 6.30 start, closing at 9pm
Willunga Environment Centre, 18 High Street, Willunga
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday 29 February or ph Kim Smith 8273 9608
2.2 National Environmental Grants 2012 Now Available
The 2012 edition of the National Environmental Grants Guide - an annual directory of environmental grant and funding opportunities from around Australia - is now available Published by Yarramine Environmental, the Guide lists grant and funding opportunities available from the Australian and State Governments, corporate giving programs as well as the major Australian philanthropic funds and trusts. Order Forms
2.3 Inspiring Australia "Unlocking Australia's Potential"
A competitive grants round to support all aspects of the Inspiring Australia strategy with a focus on science engagement projects that target people who may not have had interest in or access to science engagement activities in the past is now open.
A total of $5 million will be available for projects to be delivered in calendar years 2012, 2013 and/or 2014. The guidelines will encourage a broad mix of innovative projects and activities across our diverse communities from small one off projects by individuals through to larger projects by cooperative groups of organisations over the 3 year period.
The grant round will close by the end of February
Grant guidelines and updates on Innovation
2.4 Nature Foundation Research & Scholarship Grant Applications Now Open
Nature Foundation SA Inc is a non-profit organisation which raises funds to conserve and sustain South Australia's natural biodiversity. Since its inception, NFSA has raised many millions of dollars for on-ground projects, land conservation, education and research..
Nature Foundation SA undertakes two rounds of grant funding each year and now invites applications for grants. In each case grants will be assessed by the Foundation's Research, Projects and Education Committee to determine how they contribute to the conservation of South Australia's biodiversity and habitats.
Further Information 1300 366 191 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The final date for applications in this round is Monday 12 March
2.5 Community Grants for Safer, Greener and More Active Travel
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI), in partnership with the Motor Accident Commission (MAC), is offering Community Grants for safer, greener and more active travel. The grants are for groups and organisations to deliver small scale projects that promote safer, greener and more active travel choices. Projects can focus on improving road safety, getting people cycling, walking or catching public transport; replacing car journeys with technology, doing things locally or using the car smarter.
Applications for Community Grants close on Friday 23 March
Further information and application or ph 8402 1913
2.6 Heritage Grants Available
The South Australian Heritage Fund grant program offers three types of funding:
up to $5000 for minor works and heritage works plans
up to $10,000 for more extensive repairs
up to $25,000 for complex projects with public or community benefit.
The DENR Heritage Conservation Project Officer said all places listed on the SA
Heritage Register or places located in a State Heritage Area were eligible for funding.
Applications for the 2012-13 grants close on 23 March.
Information and Application or contact
Wendy Haylock, Grants Project Officer, DENR State Heritage Branch
ph 8124 4715 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
2.7 Applications now open for 2012-13 Community Action Grants
The Australian Government is seeking applications for
2012-13 Community Action Grants from local community groups to help them take action to conserve and protect their local environment.
As part of the Australian Government's Caring for our Country initiative, Community Action Grants recognise the contribution that community groups make to the Caring for our Country priority areas of:
- Coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats
- Sustainable farm practices, or
- Biodiversity and natural icons.
As in previous rounds, local community, farming and Indigenous groups can apply for a grant between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST exclusive) to fund projects that encourage active participation and build the skills and knowledge of the community to protect and restore our environment and natural resources. Projects may include hosting a local field day, developing natural resource management plans, educating land owners in sustainable agriculture techniques and on-ground works.
Further information and to submit or 1800 552 008.
Applications close at 5pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 27 March
2.8 Small Grants Program for SAMDB NRM Board
This Program supports the efforts of volunteers in the SA Murray-Darling Basin who are working to protect and restore the natural resources of the region. Open to a wide range of groups.
Closing date Friday 30 March Further information
2.9 World Wetlands Awards
Take this opportunity to get our fantastic Australian wetlands recognised internationally!! Especially in the lead up year to the Ramsar Conference next year, when the Awards Ceremony will occur. Go to World Wetland Network website and register your favourite wetland under threat. Nominate your favourite wetland Closing date 31 March
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2012, the Ramsar Secretariat has prepared a number of educational and promotional resources. These include a poster, flipbook, comic, sticker and brochure.
The theme for 2012 is wetlands and tourism. The resources are available from RAMSAR
2.10 Land Managers Apply Now for Funding for Pest & Weed Control from the SA Arid Lands NRM Board
This Program is open to all Land managers in the SA Arid Lands region.
2.11 Community Grants website is showing available community grants
2.12 City of Onkaparinga website for information about various grants and sponsorships
3. Submissions Due
3.1 Calling For Local Ideas For Local Wetlands
This is an opportunity for community groups and members to lodge their ideas for the management of local wetlands. The call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) is now open and will close on Friday 24 February.
Further information and expression of interest
Contact: Matt Humphries Nature Links Officer ph 8595 2107 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
3.2 Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission
On 10 May 2011, a range of measures reforming the NFP sector in Australia were announced in the 2011-12 Budget of the Australian Government, including the creation of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).
The ACNC Taskforce will engage with the Not-for-Profit sector in an open and collaborative manner on key elements of the establishment and operation of the ACNC as the national regulator.
Treasury is responsible for policy and legislation with respect to regulation and taxation of the NFP sector including:
- Developing legislation for the ACNC.
- Developing legislation for a statutory definition of "charity".
- Reviewing fundraising legislation and 'Companies Limited by Guarantee' (as it relates to charities).
- Implementing reforms to better target NFP tax concessions.
- Restating the 'In Australia' special conditions and implementing reforms relating to public ancillary funds
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Taskforce (ACNCT) has held a series of public meetings in all Australian capital cities to hear views on the design and implementation of the new charity regulator. This was a great opportunity to raise issues relating to the new reporting framework, the ACNC public information portal and the ACNC's educative role. Discussion Paper
Closing date for submission Monday 27 February
3.3 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Reform
Submission due by Thursday 29 February
3.4 Australian Dietary Guidelines public consultation
Comments due by 29 February
For your interest Crikey has published this piece on the Guidelines by Geoff Russell of Animal Liberation Inc (SA), a member group of Conservation Council SA
3.5 Campbelltown City Council Development Plan Review 2012 Discussion Paper
Comments due by Monday 19 March
3.6 Proposed licence fee structure under the Environment Protection act 1993 for the operation of desalination plants that discharge waste to marine waters
Comments by Saturday 31 March
3.7 Proposed licence fee structure under the Environment Protection act 1993 for the operation of desalination plants that discharge waste to inland waters and land
Comments by Saturday 31 March
3.8 Resources and Energy Infrastructure Demand Study
Response by Monday 26 March
3.9 Kingston DC Resident (golf course) & Rural Living Development Plan Application
Comments by 10 April
3.10 Call for Nominations
Threatened species, ecological communities or key threatening processes listing
Nominations are invited for the assessment period starting 1 October 2012, for any species, ecological communities or key threatening processes to be considered for listing under national environment law.
The conservation theme for this assessment period is corridors and connecting habitats (including freshwater habitats). Nominations consistent with this conservation theme are encouraged, but nominations outside the theme will also be considered.
Nominations close 5pm Thursday 22 March
Further information and nominations
3.11 Draft Murray Darling Basin Plan release
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority released the draft Basin Plan on Monday, 28 November. This marks the beginning of the formal public consultation period which will go for 20 weeks and will give people the opportunity to read the draft plan, discuss it with their community, discuss it with us and provide feedback via our formal submission process.
The closing date for submissions will be the 16 April
Further information or Info Line 1800 230 067
3.12 Illegal Logging Seminar
Australian Government and PIRSA Forestry will be holding an information seminar to inform and update importers, industry, non-government organisations and other interested stakeholders on key aspects in the Australian Government's Illegal Logging policy. A copy of the Bill can be viewed at this website Bill and accompanying explanatory memorandum.
There is a Senate Standing Committee on Rural Affairs and Transport inquiry into the Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill 2011. The Committee is due to report their findings on 8 February 2012. Further details on the inquiry process are on the Senate Committee on Rural Affairs and Transport website at Logging Bill
Thursday 23 February 9.45 - 11.15 am
Room 1 & 2, Level 14, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide.
Morning tea will be provided at 9.30 am
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3.13 Australia State of the Environment 2011
Available online, along with a range of additional material at: SoE
Written by an independent committee of experts, the report covers nine aspects of the Australian environment - atmosphere, inland water, land, marine environment, Antarctic environment, biodiversity, heritage, built environment and coasts.
3.14 South Eastern Australian Climate Initiative - Climate variability and change in south-eastern Australia report is available online.
3.15 South Australia's Strategic Plan in Action
Bushfire, floods and storms can affect us all. How you would like to be communicated with in an emergency? Tell us what you think!
Help us communicate in an emergency by completing this survey
If you plan to make a submission on any of the above and you would like to send your submission to us please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To download our previous submissions go to: Conservation Council of SA submissions
4. Other Notices and Events
4.1 Trees For Life 2012 Workshops
Trees For Life has just finalised its Bush For Life workshop dates for 2012, aimed at training the public in native bushland conservation.
Ph 8406 0500 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to Trees For Life for information
4.2 Summer of Discovery Activities
Conservation Volunteers Australia program including ReefWatch and Lizard Survey
CVA or ph 8212 0777
4.3 Office space for lease
Greening Australia SA has limited office space at $150pw to share in their building at Fitzgerald Road, Pasadena.
The property, close to public transport and 15 minutes from the CBD, is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with views to the hills and city. Pasadena Green shopping centre is nearby with Westfield Marion a short drive away. Rooms are approx. 13sqm and carpeted & painted. The building has an alarm system, ADSL2+ internet access and off-site parking. There is a shared kitchen/lunchroom and a peaceful picnic garden under the trees for all tenants. A 30 person capacity (theatre style seating) conference room is also available on a booking basis.
Greening Australia is looking for like-minded individuals to join them. Interested persons contact Susie on 8372 0100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.4 Birds Australia - change of details
Birds Australia has merged with a partner organisation, BOCA, to create a new company called BirdLife Australia. BirdLife
4.5 One Person Can - a survey
One Person Can... is an apolitical nation-wide project designed to give a high degree of visibility to the safe-climate actions all sorts of people already take, so that we need never again think that one person's actions don't count. Most climate-friendly actions happen behind closed doors and are close to invisible unless we tell people what we do. The One Person Can website features a 10-minute survey of 40 typical household actions. Counters and graphs show the 'results so far' for Australia as a whole and for all local government areas, federal and state electorates, and participating groups. Regardless of whether you do a little or a lot, please take the survey and make your own safe-climate actions visible.
4.6 Nature Glenelg Trust
Announcing a new not-for-profit environmental NGO with a regional focus
in the South East of South Australia and South West Victoria.
4.7 Renew Economy Website for issues such as cleantech, climate, carbon etc
4.8 Adelaide Climate Change Discussion-Group
A new group devoted to educating activists and members of the public on the science, politics, and policy of climate change has formed in Adelaide. We meet monthly to explore different readings and topics selected by participants, especially those issues and perspectives which are ignored or receive minimal attention from activists, media, and the public, the deepest, most fundamental issues and questions.
The first meeting will be on Friday 17 February 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Worldsend Hotel 208 Hindley Street Adelaide
We will be discussing Naomi Klein's recent thought-provoking article, "Capitalism Vs. Climate Change", published in The Nation, which can be downloaded here. We will also be discussing ideas for future meetings, possible readings and topics.
For further information, to suggest readings and topics for future meetings, or for any other ideas, queries, or suggestions, contact Pas Forgione This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 0411587663, or Daniel Spencer email Find us on Facebook
4.9 River Murray Youth Council - Calling for new Mentors and members!
The NRM Education team at the SA Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board would like to invite you to join them this year as a mentor of the River Murray Youth Council. The RMYC provides students in years 8-12 with opportunities to learn about the environment in a hands-on way, to attend field trips and conferences, to have their voices heard on environmental issues and is a great way for students to meet some fantastic like-minded people and to have fun whilst making a real difference. There is an Upper Murray branch based out of Berri, and the Lower Murray Group is based at Murray Bridge. Meetings are held every 4-6 weeks.
Initial information sessions:
Upper Murray - Wednesday 22 February 4.30-6.30pm
SAMDBNRM Board office in Berri
It's a great opportunity to find out more about the program and meet some of the fantastic people involved in the council.
Further information ph 8532 1432 or 0422 624 721 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or ph 8580 1800 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.10 Nicole Foss: a Mentor for Turbulent Times
A public seminar on the most important issues of our times
Thursday 23 February 4pm for 4.30pm start, Q&A 5.50 - 6.30pm
Hawke Centre, University of SA, West Campus
Nicole Foss has first degree in biology, neuroscience and psychology and later degrees in international law and post-graduate diplomas in air and water pollution. As a Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, she specialised in nuclear safety which is among her areas of expertise. View interview
Nicole will outline the direction and characteristics of a new and environmentally sustainable economy and what this means in everyday lives.
Bookings phone John Coulter 838 2153 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.11 Solar Cities - Public Meeting
Presented by Australian Solar Energy Society South Australian Branch
Wednesday 29 February 7.00pm
Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street, Goodwood
Car Park, Tram, Train and Bus services all conveniently serve this venue
Speaker: Dario De Bortoli, Adelaide Solar City Program Manager
This presentation will discuss the background to the Solar Cities Program, the expected benefits, targets and progress to date, community engagement strategies, the solar trial, the cost reflective pricing trial, energy efficiency initiatives and the home energy assistance program.
$5.00 payable at venue door - all welcome! (AuSES Members - Free)
To assist with catering, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it your name and the number of people
4.12 Water Wednesday - Murray Darling Basin Plan: Striking the Right Balance
Presented by the Water Research Centre in conjunction with Australian Water Association SA Branch. This special joint Water Wednesday forum will feature a presentation from Professor Barry Hart, an independent member of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, on the Draft Basin Plan which is currently out for public review. Following the presentation will be time for discussion and an opportunity for networking with AWA members.
Wednesday 29 February 5:30pm
Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide
Further information and registration
4.13 Is our City Sustainable as Oil and Other Resources Decline?
Norwood Residents Association General Meeting
Wednesday 29 February 7.30pm
Don Pyatt Community Hall, at the rear of Norwood Town Hall (Entrance off George St.)
Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Lardelli Senior Lecturer in Genetics University of Adelaide
Enquiries ph 8362 6409 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it All welcome and admission is free
4.14 Young Awesome People (YAPs)
YAP is a touring show case of Young Awesome People (YAPs) who work in Australia and overseas to make the world a better place. It is aimed at High School Students and will inspire and motivate them to think about the ways that they can make a positive contribution to the society they live in and will help students to understand what drives them.
Each event will feature a group of YAPs who will share their stories and provide practical examples of how they achieved their goals. The YAPs will engage with students in both a formal Q&A session, and do an informal meet and greet.
YAP is at the following locations Adelaide Fringe YEP Guide
YAP is an initiative of the Don Dunstan Foundation a non-profit organisation that celebrates the values of Don Dunstan.
This project has been supported by the Department of Education and Child Development, Country Arts SA, Northern Sound System, Rotary and is part of the Adelaide Fringe Youth Engagement Program. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.15 Weed Control and Management in Revegetation Sites Workshop
Saturday 3 March 9.30 - 11.30am
End of Point Sturt Rd, Point Sturt (headland)
FREE! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0427 917 515 - Fleurieu Swamps Project Officer
4.16 Australasian Bat Night 2012
2011-2012 is the Year of the Bat and to celebrate this Australasian Bat Society is coordinating the very first Australasian Bat night. For the last 15 years, Eurobats has organised the European Bat Night, taking place in more than 30 countries, to educate and inform the public about the ecological importance of bats, the way bats live and their needs and threats.
Bat Night is an opportunity to celebrate and educate the positive aspects of bats.
This is an invitation to participate in the inaugural Australasian Bat Night weekend Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March and all nights (and days) throughout the month of March - the culmination of Bat Week - Saturday 24 February till Sunday 4 March
Nature conservation agencies, sanctuaries, zoos and NGOs from across Europe arrange local events with presentations, exhibitions and bat walks, often offering the opportunity to listen to bat sounds with the support of ultrasound technology. In 2011, Bat Nights were also held in some Latin and South American countries and in South Africa.
Register your event by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and your event will be posted onto the ABS website and onto ABS FaceBook page with your permission.
Get more ideas from the European Bat Night page Eurobats Events
4.17 3rd National Acid Sulfate Soil Conference
This conference may be of interest to those working with your local wetlands, especially working coastally or in the Murray Darling who have had some exposure to the issues of Acid Sulfate Soils.
6 - 7 March Melbourne Further information
4.18 International Women's Day - Women and the Arab Spring
Join Jane Hutcheon, the presenter of One Plus One, ABC News 24's weekly interview program, as she reflects on Women and the Arab Spring.
Wednesday 7 March 6.00 - 8.00pm (light refreshments 7.10pm)
Allan Scott Auditorium, UniSA City West Campus
50-55 North Terrace Adelaide
$25 (proceeds go to the UN Women Partners Improving Markets Program working to make marketplaces safe for women in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu))
Bookings This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it International Womens Day
4.19 The Voiceless Writing Prize
Sponsored by Australian Ethical Investment, invites writers of fiction and nonfiction to reflect on the ethical relationship between humans and animals. Submissions should be between 5,000 and 10,000 words and should focus on animals produced for food or found in the Australian landscape.
The Judging Panel is chaired by Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee, and includes Voiceless co-founder and managing director Ondine Sherman, Literary Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald Susan Wyndham, and Dr Wendy Were, former director of the Sydney Writers Festival. The best pieces will be released as a collection.
There is over $20,000 in prizes to be won, including $15,000 for the winner chosen by the Judging Panel (sponsored by Australian Ethical Investment), $5,000 for the People's Choice winner sponsored by Deborah and Peter Debnam and $500 for each writer chosen for publication.
Entries close 16 March. Further information and to enter visit Allen & Unwin.
4.20 9th National Shell Show
Enjoy displays of spectacular worldwide seashells, landsnails, freshwater shells, and fossils with exhibitions, competitions, presentations and lots more
Saturday 14 April 9am to 5pm and Sunday 15 April 10am to 5pm
Goodwood Community Centre, 32 -34 Rosa Street Goodwood
$2 per person or $5 per family
Further information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit SA Shell Club 9th National Shell Show
4.21 Autumn Plant Sale
Australian Plant Society (SA Region) Autumn Plant Sale will be held
Saturday 28 April 10am to 5pm
Sunday 29 April 10am to 4 pm
Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville.
A large range of SA grown Australian native plants, free soil pH testing, advice, book sales and children's activities.
4.22 An invitation to Join Kangaroo Island Eco-Action
Kangaroo Island Eco-Action is a group of volunteers who aim to protect, preserve and sustain the ecology and natural values of Kangaroo Island.
Their aim is to educate, inform and assist people, business and government in making environmentally sustainable choices.
They offer the opportunity to join them
Eco-action Kangaroo Island Contact and Information Links
Website Twitter Facebook Tumbler
4.23 Connecting Up Nonprofit Directory
4.24 Cuttlefish Country
The Point Lowly Peninsula is the only known place in the world where hundreds of thousands of Giant Australian Cuttlefish gather to breed.
Please sign and share our petition and urge our State Premier to insist on relocating the proposed desalination plant to a less vulnerable area.
Save the Giant Cuttlefish Petition
4.25 Protect South Australia's Oceans with Getup
Of the ten critical hotspots for marine life in South West Australia, only two are being considered for marine park status. Take a few minutes to let the Federal Government know that you support protecting SA's precious marine life
4.26 Restoration of Grassy Woodlands
by Enid L. Robertson Watiparinga Reserve Managment Plan
Available from selected booksellers including SA Museum Shop, State Flora and
4.27 Environment Protection Authority
EPA's environmental authorisations (licences, exemptions and works approvals) have now been published on the EPA website
4.28 Animals Australia 2011 year in review
4.25 Sharkfin Products Listing
Go to Shame SA for a list of SA restaurants that may sell meals containing sharkfin products
4.29 Sustainable Behaviour Change Workshop
A Fostering Sustainable Behaviour Change Workshop is taking place in Adelaide - Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 March
Adelaide Pavillion, Veale Gardens
It will be run by behaviour change expert Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr Community-Based Social Marketing involving educating individuals and organisations about sustainable behaviour and how to become more sustainable within the workplace and the community with a strong focus on the environment, transportation, water use, waste, pollution, energy, health.
A workshop not to be missed!
Price is $750 for the 2 day workshop, $500 for not for profit organisations.
4.30 Sustainability. What it can Mean for People in Communities
Presented by Sustainable Communities South Australia
Wednesday 18 April 7:30 pm
Burnside Community Centre Hall, cnr Portrush and Greenhill Roads. Speaker: Professor Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University of Technology and Director of Curtin Sustainability Policy Institute and recognised internationally as one of the world's leaders in sustainability.
Entry is free and a gold coin donation would be appreciated.
Further information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ph 8363 2295
4.31 Invitation to Join Environmental/Sustainability Website
Anthea and Carl Hudson have recently launched an environmental/sustainability website Earthwise plan to include information and updates about environmental volunteer groups in the 'Connect' section.
As members of the Friends of the Flinders Ranges National Park, they are particularly keen to get Friends of Parks and similar groups well represented, and get the word out there that there are some really great groups working hard in our National Parks, on worthwhile, rewarding projects... and that they would welcome new members!
See The Friends of Flinders Ranges National Park as an example and for an article about volunteering This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.32 The Eco TV web site is now 'live'
It is free for NGOs to have their content on Eco TV
4.33 An invitation to join the Migratory Wildlife Network
The Migratory Wildlife Network are a focused group of conservation professionals dedicated to supporting conservation NGOs, wildlife scientists and wildlife policy experts who seek to coordinate and progress migratory wildlife conservation, and in particular to progress policy and conservation through the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). We would like to offer the opportunity to Join us
4.34 Wildlife Land Trust Australia new-look Website
Find features including the latest news and updates from the global WLT network, a profile of each Australian WLT sanctuary, back issues of Wildlife Lands and several other WLT and Humane Society International publications, and a wide variety of member resources. Wildlife Land Trust
4.35 Environment Decisions Group - New Look
All the great stories you've come to love but now in a new format. It marks the birth of a new research network called the Environmental Decisions Group. Check out the new look Decision Point and some great stories CEED&NERP
4.36 Weed Wise
The Weed Management Society of SA is offering community groups across the State, free access to regular information about weed management via email, including their quarterly newsletter WeedWise plus information about upcoming seminars, workshops and conferences on weed issues.
4.37 Conservation Volunteers
Check out all the details of the exciting activities which are on offer in your area by visiting Conservation Volunteers choosing your location and selecting a Program.
Information sessions are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 2pm & 6pm. To book please call (08) 8212 0777 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.38 Christie Walk DVD Resource Pack:
Urban Ecology Australia has a new Christie Walk Resource Pack for sale, suitable for schools and community groups.
To purchase the Pack (Price $49) ph 8212 6760 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.39 Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve - Environmental Education Courses
For a detailed course brochure go to: Gluepot website
or contact 8379 3865 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 8332 1204 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.40 Courses in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide Areas
Go to the AMLRNRM events calendar Course details and contacts
4.41 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Volunteers Needed
Phone 08 8568 1907 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Further information
4.42 Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Upcoming Workshops
For details of workshops go to MPNRC Ph 8568 1907 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.43 Normanville Natural Resource Centre Upcoming Workshops
For details of workshops Ph 8558 3644 for registration
4.44 Listening to Locals - Fleurieu NRM Group
4.45 Recycling Deposits
For depositing items such as batteries, phones, compact fluoros and some e-waste contact any of the Natural Resource Centres listed below.
Adelaide Hills Natural Resource Centre
1 Crescent Drive, Norton Summit
Gawler Regional Natural Resource Centre
8 Adelaide Rd, Gawler South
Mt Pleasant Natural Resource Centre
132 Melrose St, Mt Pleasant
18 High St Willunga
Normanville Natural Resource Centre
3/50 Main Street Normanville
4.46 Organic & B-D Alliance - linking growers to consumers
Good resource for growers and consumers on OBDA website..
4.47 Native Plant Guide iPhone App.
Go to website or enter "native plant guide" in the search box at the Apple store on your iPhone.
4.48 Ban Live Export - join the protest
RSPCA Australia and Animals Australia Further information
4.49 Coast to Coast 2012 - Living on the Edge
17 - 21 September 2012 Brisbane Convention Centre
The conference will provide an excellent forum for Australian coastal workers from universities, consulting companies, community organisations and all levels of local, state and federal government and will be a great follow on from the 2010 conference in Adelaide, the NRM Workshop and the intervening State Coastal Conferences. Coast2Coast This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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5. NRM and Government Information
5.1 NRM Board Meetings - members of the public are welcome as observers
Adelaide & Mt Lofty R - 23 Feb 8273 9100
Alinytjara Wilurara - TBC 8357 3880
Eyre Peninsula - 14 April 8682 7555
Kangaroo Island - 27 Feb 8553 4300
Northern & Yorke - 27 Feb 8636 2361
SA Arid Lands - 23 Feb 8648 5977
SA Murray Darling Basin - 23 Feb 8532 1432
South East - 22/23 Feb 8724 6000
Responses Due:
5.2 South East NRM Board amendments to Business Plan
Responses due 20 February
5.3 South East NRM Board amendments to Business Plan Responses due 20 February
5.4 Grants Refer Section 2
5.5 Submissions Due - Refer Section 3
5.6 Kangaroo Island Field Day 23 February
Further information: contact Kangaroo Island NRM Board - 8553 4300
5.7 Land Management Program's upcoming events Landholder Education
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6. Regular Events of Environmental Groups in SA
Attention: Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it any changes to your groups notice for 2012
6.1 Butterfly Conservation SA
A series of Public Talks to promote butterfly gardening and biodiversity generally, covering a wide ranging topics. Held at the Clarence Park Community Centre on the first Tuesday of the month. website for the program This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details
6.2 Christie Walk Public Tours
Urban Ecology Australia provides tours of the award winning Christie Walk eco-village in Adelaide on the third Sunday of every month (except December). Further information
To book a tour: ph 8212 6760 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cost $18 pp ($15 concession)
6.3 Friends of the Earth: Reclaim the Food Chain
If you're passionate about eating and want to see a more just and sustainable food system in SA, get involved with Friends of the Earth's sustainable food and agriculture collective Reclaim the Food Chain. Come along to our fortnightly meetings,
Thursdays 6pm at the Box Factory Community Centre This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6.4 Friends of Private Bushland Calendar
6.5 Lower Lakes & Coorong Updates and Information
Goolwa to Wellington LAP website Lakes Hub website
6.6 Marine Life Society of South Australia Meetings
The next meeting of the Marine Life Society will be held on the 15 February at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre, 51 King George Avenue, Hove commencing at the earlier time of 7.30 pm. All are welcome. We will be starting the meeting with a guest speaker, Ralph Richardson, who will be talking about his visit to China. MLSSA
6.7 One Planet Market is a project of Sustainable Communities South Australia.
Payneham Community Centre (corner Payneham Road and Arthur Street) and occurs on the third Saturday of the month.
Go to Sustainable Communities or contact 0437 653 858 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6.8 Permaculture Association of South Australia (PASA)
Meets on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30pm until 9pm at the Adelaide South West Community Centre (as above).
Anyone interested in permaculture/sustainability is welcome to attend either meeting. People are encouraged to bring their own food to share at these meetings. PASA
6.9 Rare Fruit Society SA meetings
6.10 VegSA Southern Monthly Social Get-together
2nd Saturday monthly from 12 noon, Great Nature 3/48 Beach Rd Christies Beach. No booking needed but check details with Su on 8326 1062 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6.11 The Wilderness Society: SA Wilderness Action Group (SWAG)
Meetings are held 6 pm on the first and third Monday nights of every month, in the campaign centre. Active supporters of our campaigns get together to discuss all the latest campaign news, share ideas and plan future actions. For the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, embrace your creative side, and help revolutionise nature conservation in South Australia, please join us! For more information visit: Wilderness SA
6.12 Better Earth Works Program
Information sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 - 11.30 am
Conservation Volunteers Australia 130 Franklin Street Adelaide
To attend an information session contact us on 8212 0777 to book CVA
6.13 Eco-action Kangaroo Island 2012 Calendar
6.14 Ecofaith worshipping community:
Sundays 10am at Scots Uniting Church Adelaide
Phone: 89223 1505 or visit Ecofaith website
6.15 Raw Life Picnic
First Sunday of each month 2pm - 5pm in or near Adelaide.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it No RSVP necessary. BYO raw food/concoction to share.
6.16 Sustainable Population Australia
Regular meetings with a guest speaker will be held on the last Friday of each month
7.30 - 9.30pm at Conservation Centre, Level 1 157 Franklin Street Adelaide This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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7. Links
Member Group websites of Conservation Council of SA
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