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EPA Board strengthens climate change capabilities
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.
EPA warns public to tread carefully on illegal tyre disposal services
The EPA has called for commercial businesses to be aware of persons cold calling and offering to provide waste tyre transport services, for a reduced fee. Read more about EPA warns public to tread carefully on illegal tyre disposal services.
Groundwater prohibition area established at Royal Park
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Royal Park. Read more about Groundwater prohibition area established at Royal Park.
Western Mount Lofty Ranges and KI the focus of latest Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Reports
The latest Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Reports (AECRs) have been released for the Western Mount Lofty Ranges and Kangaroo Island (KI), with 65 per cent of inland surface water sites in the Western Mt Lofty Ranges classed as being either ‘Very Good’ or ‘Good’ in 2023-24, while 22% of sites were given a ‘Fair’ rating. Read more about Western Mount Lofty Ranges and KI the focus of latest Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Reports.
QLD trip to upskill in nuclear medicine
QLD trip to upskill in nuclear medicine
EPA staff members attended training at the Australasian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists (AANMS) in Brisbane on 24-25 August 2024. Read more about QLD trip to upskill in nuclear medicine.
Penalty for illegal landfill at Burton
A man has been convicted and fined for operating an illegal landfill contrary to the Environment Protection Act 1993. Read more about Penalty for illegal landfill at Burton.
EPA presents at Dairy SA workshop
Earlier this year the EPA participated in a series of Dairy SA organised workshops held in Hahndorf and the Lower South East to assist farmers in understanding the value of managing dairy farm effluent on their properties. Read more about EPA presents at Dairy SA workshop.
Public consultation opens for the review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015
The EPA is proposing important changes to protect the quality of South Australian water environments in a review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015. Read more about Public consultation opens for the review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015.
Have YourSAy on SA waste reform
A focus on producing less waste and recycling more is at the heart of the EPA’s review of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010, with consultation now open on YourSAy. Read more about Have YourSAy on SA waste reform.
