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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.

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.

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.

Last month SA Government repealed the Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Act 2008, ensuring stronger penalties are now in force under the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste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.

Parts of South Australia continue to be affected by the ongoing microalgae bloom, Karenia mikimotoi. Read more about 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.

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.

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.

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.

This week the EPA is marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February by acknowledging some of the EPA's #womeninscience. Read more about International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 - Executive Staff Profile.

This week the EPA is marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February by acknowledging some of the EPA's #womeninscience. Read more about International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 - Staff Profile.

This week the EPA is marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February by acknowledging some of the EPA's #womeninscience. Read more about International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 - Staff Profile.

This week the EPA is marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February by acknowledging some of the EPA's #womeninscience. Read more about International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 - Staff Profile.

This year marks a decade since commercial solariums were banned in SA, alongside most Australian states and territories. Read more about Ten years since SA banned commercial solariums.

A year in from the amendment of the Environment Protection Act 1993 to clarify the role of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in addressing climate change, the EPA is continuing to build its capability at board and operational levels, with the appointment of its newest Board Member Julia Grant. Read more about EPA Board strengthens climate change capabilities.