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Groundwater prohibition area established at Kilburn
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Kilburn, near the former Islington Railyard. Read more about Groundwater prohibition area established at Kilburn.
Climate change the focus at ICCC
The upcoming Industry Climate Change Conference 2025 will feature several EPA executives, with Chief Executive Jon Gorvett joining a panel discussion on ‘Protecting your business and the environment’. Read more about Climate change the focus at ICCC.
Microalgae bloom on SA shores
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) identified the species Karenia mikimotoi (Kar-een-ia mickey-mow-toy) as the cause of the microalgae bloom on the Fleurieu Peninsula in late March. Read more about Microalgae bloom on SA shores.
Bill passes to repeal Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Act 2008
Last month SA Government repealed the Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Act 2008, ensuring stronger penalties are now in force under the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020, or Single-use Plastics Act. Read more about Bill passes to repeal Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Act 2008.
SA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom update
Parts of South Australia continue to be affected by the ongoing microalgae bloom, Karenia mikimotoi. Read more about SA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom update.
SA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom update
The South Australian Government met with relevant state and federal agencies and affected councils regarding the ongoing microalgae bloom, Karenia mikimotoi on Wednesday 9 April. Read more about SA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom update.
Penalty for serious environmental harm in Adelaide Hills
A business and its sole director have been convicted and fined $340,000 for intentionally causing serious environmental harm in the Adelaide Hills. Read more about Penalty for serious environmental harm in Adelaide Hills.
Microalgae bloom on the Fleurieu Peninsula identified
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has received results identifying the species Karenia mikimotoi (Kar-een-ia mickey-mow-toy) as the cause of the microalgae bloom on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Read more about Microalgae bloom on the Fleurieu Peninsula identified.
Media statement on dead fish being found at Waitpinga and Parsons beaches
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is aware that dead fish have been found at Waitpinga and Parsons beaches and surfers have reported suffering from health symptoms such as itchy eyes and blurred/misty vision and coughing and breathing difficulties. Read more about Media statement on dead fish being found at Waitpinga and Parsons beaches.
