February 2008
Adelaide Hills winter air quality
results, Released: 4 February 2008
EPA air quality monitoring has revealed that air quality levels
in the Adelaide Hills region were acceptable during the 2007 winter
months. The monitoring was conducted in the Woodside area between
early June and late October 2007 as part of the EPA's SmokeWatch
program to assess the impacts of wood smoke.
November 2007
Civil penalty negotiated for
environmental offence, Released: 28 November 2007
The EPA has negotiated a $3750 civil penalty with the SA Brewing
Corporation for discharging approximately 200 litres of beer into
the River Torrens in December 2006.
EPA conducts houseboat audit,
Released: 13 November 2007
The Environment Protection Authority is auditing houseboats on
the River Murray from 14-15 November 2007.
EPA introduces new licence fee
structure, Released: 6 November 2007
The Environment Protection Authority has developed a new licence
fee structure for industry, councils and government agencies that
conduct activities of environmental significance and are licensed
under the Environment Protection Act.
October 2007
Pesticide handbooks help protect
Mount Lofty Ranges, Released: 12 October 2007
The EPA has released a set of handbooks to assist spray contractors
and landholders in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed to use pesticides
correctly.
EPA releases pesticide handbooks,
Released: 12 October 2007
The EPA has released a set of handbooks to assist South Australian
spray contractors to use pesticides safely and efficiently.
Partnership protects the environment,
Released: 11 October 2007
As part of the 2007 National Water Week activities from 21 - 27
October, the Environment Protection Authority is celebrating the
work of Horse SA with horse owners, riders and enthusiasts to
protect local waterways.
August 2007
EPA soil sampling at Novar Gardens,
Released: 27 August 2007
The EPA has completed additional targeted soil sampling of
the former Lightburn factory site at Novar Gardens.
EPA Connect: OneSteel commences
commissioning of Project Magnet, Released: 15 August 2007
July 2007
EPA Connect: Adelaide Boat
Show 2007, Released: 20 July 2007
June 2007
EPA Connect: SmokeWatch
2007, Released: 26 June 2007
EPA commences SmokeWatch program
in Adelaide Hills, Released: 21 June 2007
Students from Woodside Primary School will be participating in
the EPA’s SmokeWatch program from 25 June 2007.
EPA and Myponga community plant
trees to protect water quality, Released: 21 June 2007
A team of EPA staff and members of the Myponga community will
plant one thousand native gum trees, wattles, sedges and rushes
at Myponga on 22 June 2007.
May 2007
Company fined for breaching Environment
Protection Act, Released: 22 May 2007
Rocks AND Pty Ltd has been fined $19,200 by the Environment, Resources
and Development Court after pleading guilty to operating an illegal
waste depot. The company as also ordered to pay $2,000 to the
EPA to cover investigation and technical costs.
EPA Connect: ADChem Copper Oxide
Plant Burra, Released: 16 May 2007
EPA Connect: Peaking Power Station
Hallett, Released: 15 May 2007
April 2007
EPA - Leading the Way in Water
Management, Released: 4 April 2007
The Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Mount Lofty
Ranges Watershed Protection Office (WPO) has recently launched
a new modelling tool that will assist in managing water resources
in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed.
EPA Connect: The Berri Barmera
Wastewater Reuse Project, Released: 3 April 2007
March 2007
EPA Connect: Project Magnet,
Released: 28 March 2007
EPA Connect: OneSteel Dolomite
Quarry, Released: 20 March 2007
EPA Connect: EPA participation
in World Police and Fire Games, Released: 20 March 2007
Thursday March 22nd is "World
Day for Water" and the EPA is encouraging everyone to do
their bit to help protect it, Released: 15 March 2007
World Day for Water is a great opportunity for the Environment
Protection Authority's Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection
Office (WPO) to remind everyone where their drinking water comes
from and what they can do to help protect it.
EPA Connect: EPA hosts climate
change, water conservation and sustainability seminar, Released:
8 March 2007
February 2007
EPA to undertake additional soil
sampling at Novar Gardens, Released: 7 February 2007
The EPA has now completed targeted soil sampling of the former
Lightburn site at Novar Gardens.
December 2006
EPA introduces civil penalties
calculations policy, Released: 20 December 2006
The Environment Protection Authority now has the power under
Section 104A of the Environment Protection Act (1993) to
negotiate civil penalties with alleged environmental offenders
as an alternative to criminal prosecutions.
Industry takes up the water conservation
challenge, Released: 8 December 2006
In early November, the Environment Protection Authority, the
City of Norwood Payneham and St. Peters, Caroma Industries and
Wormald worked together to conduct a water conservation trial
to reuse water from fire sprinkler systems.
November 2006
Comments Sought on Port Waterways
Water Quality, Released: 29 November 2006
South Australians can have their say on a strategy to reduce
pollution in the Port River and Barker Inlet following today's
release of a draft Water Quality Improvement Plan by the Australian
and South Australian Governments.
EPA Connect: High Commendation
Award for the Cox Creek Nutrient Mitigation Program, Released:
22 November 2006
EPA launches water quality web
pages, Released: 15 November 2006
The SA Environment Protection Authority has launched web pages
that display regularly updated water quality data from across
the state.
EPA Connect: The EPA's
Watershed Protection Office makes an impact on watershed management
in the Laguna de Bay region in the Philippines, Released:
14 November 2006
October 2006
Time to increase deposit on drink
containers, Released: 25 October 2006
Premier Mike Rann says the Government is seeking to increase the
current 5-cent deposit on drink containers for the first time
since it was introduced 31 years ago - possibly to as much as
20 cents.
Water week - A time to celebrate
the successful environmental partnership that helped Watershed
horse property owners improve land management practices,
Released: 17 October 2006
Water Week is that time of the year to celebrate achievements
such as the three-year environmental partnership project between
the Environment Protection Authority's Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed
Protection Office and Horse SA.
Make Water Week the week to learn
more about where Adelaide’s water comes from at the click
of a button, Released: 17 October 2006
The Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Watershed Protection
Office has developed a suite of online tools to help educate the
public, particularly teachers and students, about where Adelaide’s
water comes from.
Birkenhead Air Quality Monitoring,
Released: 9 October 2006
The Environment Protection Authority takes the dust and odour
problems at Birkenhead seriously and appreciates the concerns
of residents and is working cooperatively with the local industries
to minimise emissions from their operations.
EPA encourages residents to learn
where their water will come from in the dry year ahead,
Released: 6 October 2006
The Environment Protection Authority’s Mount Lofty Ranges
Watershed Protection Office (WPO) is encouraging Adelaide residents
to learn where their drinking water comes from as South Australia
endures one of the driest years on record.
September 2006
EPA Connect: EPA Tree planting
day, Released: 26 September 2006
Marketing students show NPI the
way, Released: 6 September 2006
The Environment Protection Authority are hosting two marketing
students from the University of South Australia’s Marketing Project
Program for sixteen weeks as they carry out vital market research
on the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI).
August 2006
Local residents upgrade waste
management systems to improve water quality, Released:
27 August 2006
Local residents are helping to improve the quality of water
in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed by upgrading their waste management
systems.
Myponga landholders help improve
water quality, Released: 24 August 2006
Landholders in the Myponga catchment of the Mount Lofty Ranges
Watershed are doing their bit to improve water quality in their
own backyards.
Houseboat wastewater- no longer
a grey area, Released: 22 August 2006
The Environment Protection Authority is moving towards finalising
the Code of Practice for Vessel and Facility Management: Marine
and Inland Waters.
July 2006
Complaints to EPA decrease,
Released: 31 July 2006
Environment Protection Authority figures show that the number
of environmental complaints received over the past three years
has significantly decreased.
EPA to undertake soil sampling
at Novar Gardens, Released: 24 July 2006
The EPA has now completed a desktop study of the former Lightburn
site at Novar Gardens. The study concludes that the likelihood
of historical industrial sludge and solvents having been disposed
of at the site are minimal.
Winter water quality monitoring
a priority in the Mount Lofty Ranges watershed, Released:
10 July 2006
While winter encourages most of us to hide indoors next to
a roaring fire, it is a signal for the Environment Protection
Authority’s (EPA) Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection
Office (WPO) to spring into action.
Winter is upon us, time to clean
up the hills and protect water quality, Released:
10 July 2006
Although the rainfall of winter months brings a sense of relief
for most South Australians, and helps to flush our creeks there’s
a lot more than just water coming off the landscape and entering
our creeks.
Prepare for floods now and help
preserve water quality, Released: 10 July 2006
The 2005 Adelaide Hills floods serve as a grim reminder of
the damage flooding can cause to properties and the quality of
water in our creeks and rivers.
More awareness needed about Adelaide’s
water supply, Released: 10 July 2006
While the River Murray continues to dominate the great water
debate in South Australia, the Environment Protection Authority’s
Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office is reminding hills
residents to be mindful of our largest water supply – the
Mt Lofty Ranges watershed, which lies in our own backyard.
June 2006
EPA Connect: EPA Board
regional consultation trip to Port Lincoln, Released:
26 June 2006
EPA Connect: Congratulations!,
Released: 8 June 2006
EPA Connect: SmokeWatch
launch, Released: 7 June 2006
SmokeWatch launched in Adelaide
Hills, Released: 5 June 2006
The Environment Protection Authority and the Adelaide Hills
Council will today launch a community awareness campaign called
SmokeWatch at the Woodside Primary School at 10.30 am.
April 2006
EPA Matters: Air-monitoring
school presentation, Released: 5 April 2006
February 2006
Auspine Limited convicted and
fined for breach of licence, Released: 15 February
2006
South East Company Auspine Limited has been convicted and fined
$40,800 in the Environment, Resources and Development Court for
contravening an EPA licence condition at their Kalangadoo timber
preservation plant.
EPA Matters: New Board members,
Released: 9 February 2006
EPA Matters: Excellence awards,
Released: 1 February 2006
January 2006
EPA Matters: Clean up Australia
day, Released: 31 January 2006
December 2005
EPA Matters: AirWatch,
Released: 23 November 2005
November 2005
EPA Matters: New Board member
- Mike Nagel, Released: 23 November 2005
EPA Matters: EPA Board visits
Kangaroo Island, Released: 9 November 2005
EPA Matters: EPA supports
student research, Released: 9 November 2005
EPA Matters: Achievement
award, Released: 7 November 2005
EPA Matters: Environmental
improvement at Wallaroo, Released: 7 November
2005
October 2005
New powers to force polluters
to clean up, Released: 25 October 2005
The State Government plans to introduce legislation to order
landowners responsible for contaminating their property to ensure
there is no impact on human or environmental health.
EPA Matters: New powers to
force polluters to clean up, Released: 25 October
2005
EPA Matters: Kicking Goals,
Released: 25 October 2005
EPA gives certainty to industry,
Released: 17 October 2005
South Australian industry will be given greater stability from
the Environment Protection Authority with the provision of a standard
five-year licence.
September 2005
EPA Matters: Kilburn Environment
Project, Released: 26 September 2005
EPA Matters: Hazardous waste
depot, Released: 6 September 2005
August 2005
Ten-year licence for ION,
Released: 29 August 2005
Chief Executive and Chair of the Environment Protection Authority,
Dr Paul Vogel today announced that ION Ltd would be issued with
a 10-year licence, requiring the company to comply with odour
standards by 30 June 2006 and noise standards by 31 December 2007.
EPA Matters: Ten-year licence
for ION, 29 August 2005
EPA Matters: Operations divisional
meeting, 26 August 2005
EPA Matters: News worthy
projects, 10 August 2005
EPA Matters: Adelaide air-shed
modelling workshop, 3 August 2005
July 2005
EPA Matters: Celebration,
21 July 2005
Wine industry goes green,
Released: 20 July 2005
The South Australian Wine Industry Association, with support
from the Environment Protection Authority has developed a new
internet-based toolkit to assist wineries to implement greener
management practices.
EPA Matters: Sustainable
purchasing toolkit, 20 July 2005
Workshop to identify risks to
the River Murray, Released: 14 July 2005
A workshop is being held at Langhorne Creek Winery on Wednesday
20 July to identify community concerns and issues regarding the
health of the River Murray.
New code aims to stop wood smoke,
Released: 13 July 2005
The Environment Protection Authority has released a Draft
Code of Practice for Environmentally Responsible Wood Heater Use,
for public comment.
June 2005
EPA Matters: Study in to
Adelaide's winter air pollution, 21 June 2005
EPA Matters: EPA news on
Lower Murray, 9 June 2005
EPA Matters: Four Adelaide
schools will help monitor dust pollution in Adelaide, 2 June
2005
May 2005
More teeth for watchdog under
new bill, Released: 25 May 2005
The Environment Protection Authority will have greater powers
to catch and penalise polluters in South Australia after key legislation
was passed by State Parliament last night.
EPA Matters: Lights! Camera!
Action!, 10 May 2005
Saltwatch snapshot tracks salinity,
Released: 9 May 2005
South Australians are this week collecting vital data to map
a snapshot of the state's salinity levels as part of Saltwatch
Week.
April 2005
Funding secured for protection
of Adelaide's water, April 2005
The EPA's Watershed Protection Office (EPA WPO) has secured
ongoing funding to protect and improve the quality of water resources
in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed. This will ensure the continuation
and completion of current programs and the implementation of new
initiatives.
Hahndorf businesswoman a conservation
inspiration, 29 April 2005
Sandra Bounds, owner of The German Village Shop at Hahndorf,
is an inspirational businesswoman for doing her bit to protect
water quality in the Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed.
Guidelines to minimise 'mobile'
risk to water, 27 April 2005
A "mobile" business specialising in on-site work
has been fined for allowing paint wash-down residues to contaminate
storm water.
EPA Matters: Waikerie workshop
to identify risks to the River Murray, 20 April 2005
Waikerie workshop to identify
risks to the River Murray, Released: 12 April 2005
A workshop is being held in Waikerie on Tuesday 19 April to
identify community concerns and issues regarding the health of
the River Murray.
EPA Audit stops pollution of
Torrens, Released: 12 April 2005
An audit by the Environment Protection Authority of industry
along the River Torrens has resulted in greater protection for
the river system that runs a course through Adelaide's heart.
EPA Matters: EPA audit stops
pollution of Torrens, 12 April 2005
EPA Matters: Meeting at EPA
discusses copper chrome arsenate, 11 April 2005
March 2005
EPA Matters: Development
assessment review project, 23 March 2005
EPA reviewing landfill guidelines,
Released: 15 March 2005
The EPA is reviewing its landfill guidelines to help landfill
operators manage their sites more effectively and is calling for
public feedback on the revised draft guidelines.
Focus on environmental improvement
for businesses, Released: 10 March 2005
Small business proprietors and traders in the Mount Lofty Ranges
Watershed are the focus of an on-going initiative to reduce water
pollution in the Mt Lofty Ranges Watershed.
EPA Matters: Training and
development, 10 March 2005
EPA Matters: Community consulation,
9 March 2005
February 2005
New Code of Practice to protect
SA's marine and inland waters, Released: 21 February
2005
The Environment Protection Authority has released for public
comment a Draft Code of Practice for Vessels and Facility Management:
Marine and Inland Waters.
Handle with care - the EPA's
message to cargo handlers, Released: 21 February 2005
The Environment Protection Authority has released a Draft
Code of Practice for Materials Handling on Wharves for public
comment.
More teeth for watchdog under
new bill, Released: 15 February 2005
Greater powers for the Environment Protection Authority to
catch and penalise polluters in South Australia are a step closer
after a Bill passed through Parliament's Lower House last night.
EPA Matters: Green travel
plan, 14 February 2005
Community urged to look after
water quality, Released: 11 February 2005
Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed residents are being urged to look
after water quality with a few easy steps aimed at preventing
pollutants entering local waterways.
New Stormwater Code of Practice
aims to help businesses do the right thing, Released: 11
February 2005
The Environment Protection Authority has released a Draft Code
of Practice for Industrial, Retail and Commercial Stormwater Management,
for public comment.
EPA Matters: Patawalonga
fish kill, 7 February 2005
January 2005
Great national results in annual
pollution stocktake, Released: 31 January 2005
The Australian Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator
Ian Campbell, today released new emissions data from many Australian
industries on the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) website.
SA Industries sigh up to national
pollution programme, Released: 31 January 2005
South Australian industries are responding to pollution challenges
by increasingly reporting on their emissions, the Australian Minister
for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell, said today.
Investigation into bird deaths,
Released: 10 January 2005
The State Government has immediately requested a report into
bird fatalities at WMC's Olympic Dam mine after being informed
by the company of an apparent increase in deaths at tailings dams.
December 2004
EPA offers assistance to businesses,
Released: 6 December 2004
The Environment Protection Authority is seeking expressions
of interest from companies or industry associations willing to
take part in its Greening the Supply Chain program.
November 2004
EPA releases draft Code of Practice
for pesticide use, Released: 24 November 2004
The EPA has released a draft Code of Practice for Environmentally
Responsible Pesticide Use for public comment. The draft code
aims to highlight the environmental issues and responsibilities
involved when using pesticides in the home and workplace environments.
EPA develops a new licence fee
system, Released: 9 November 2004
The EPA is developing a new system for determining licence
fees and has released a discussion paper calling for public feedback
on the proposed options.
October 2004
Government acts to secure vital
hills water supplies, Released: 14 October 2004
The State Government has taken decisive action to ensure the future
sustainability of water resources in the Western Mount Lofty Ranges.
SA's school children get to know
aquatic critters, Released: 12 October 2004
The critters inhabiting South Australia's wetlands, rivers
and creeks are the subject of a new State Government publication
released today.
Emergency spill equipment presented
to Port River Sailing Club, Released: 11 October 2004
Last Saturday, the EPA presented emergency spill equipment
to the Port River Sailing Club as part of a promotion for the
soon to be released draft Code of Practice for Marina and Boating
Management.
Clearing the air in Adelaide,
Released: 1 October 2004
Adelaide's overall air quality has improved significantly
over the past decade, according to a study by South Australia's
Environment Protection Authority.
September 2004
A possible future for South Australia's
largest freshwater lake, Released: 30 September 2004
The possible future of South Australia's largest freshwater lake
is the focus of a report released today by the Environment Protection
Authority.
CDL - South Australians love
it!, Released: 17 September 2004
A recent community awareness survey by the EPA on the
effectiveness of Container Deposit Legislation (CDL) shows that
92 per cent of South Australians support the expansion of the
scheme to cover more containers.
$5 Million to tackle site contamination,
Released: 15 September 2004
The State Government has allocated $5 million over four
years (including $500,000 in 2004-05), and will consult key groups
on proposed legislation, as part of a push to ensure site contamination
in South Australia is appropriately managed and where necessary
cleaned up.
Watercare - SA's new water message,
Released: 13 September 2004
The State Government is continuing its campaign to change the
way South Australians think about our precious water supplies.
TransAdelaide convicted in ERD
Court, Released: 9 September 2004
TransAdelaide has been convicted and fined the maximum of $120,000
in the Environment, Resources and Development Court in relation
to the River Torrens diesel spill in July 2003.
August 2004
Kangaroo Island Council guilty
of Environment Protection Act breaches, Released: 30 August
2004
The Kangaroo Island Council was recently convicted and fined $76,500
in the Environment, Resources and Development Court for offences
under the Environment Protection Act.
EPA dairy audit of the Lower
River Murray, Released: 30 August 2004
The Environment Protection Authority is currently auditing
65 dairies in the Lower River Murray region, covering an area
from Mannum to Wellington.
Greening business the smart way,
Released: 18 August 2004
The EPA, Zero Waste SA, Department of Trade & Economic Development
and the Yalumba Wine Company are today hosting a Greener Business
Alliance conference at the National Wine Centre.
>> Background
Stop and think - warns EPA's
Mt Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office, Released:
16 August 2004
Hills residents, workers and property owners are being
urged to stop and think about their household, business and farming
activities in the Mt Lofty Ranges watershed this winter.
EPA tackles pollution threats
to River Murray, Released: 15 August 2004
The Environment Protection Authority is about to begin
the most significant assessment of water quality threats ever
undertaken on the River Murray in South Australia.
July 2004
Companies convicted for breach
of Environment Protection Act, Released: 6 July 2004
Chiltern Woods Pty Ltd and Midfield Pastoral Pty Ltd were recently
convicted in the Environment, Resources and Development Court
for operating a feedlot within the South East Water Protection
Area without an EPA licence.
New project to target Cox Creek
water quality, Released: 6 July 2004
Water quality from the Cox Creek Catchment may improve thanks
to an innovative partnership between the Environment Protection
Authority's Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office, SA
Water and the Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board.
NRM bill passed by parliament,
Released: 2 July 2004
The State Government's historic reform of natural resources legislation
was passed by the Upper House of State Parliament late yesterday.
June 2004
Order placed on Oakbank business,
Released: 16 June 2004
An Environment Protection Order (EPO) was recently issued
to a waste disposal and recycling depot for operating without
an EPA licence. Failing to have a licence can attract a fine of
up to $120,000.
More takers for the plastic bag
challenge, Released: 11 June 2004
The State Government has begun distributing the $700,000 allocated
over the next three years to help fund its challenge to reduce
plastic bag usage.
Don't forget catchment, says
thinker, Released: 10 June 2004
Adelaide's Mt Lofty Ranges should not be over looked as it is
a major source of water for South Australia, according Professor
Peter Cullen.
Campaign to reduce winter air
pollution, Released: 4 June 2004
The EPA has commenced a community awareness campaign asking
residents to help improve Adelaide's winter air quality by checking
they are using wood heaters correctly.
May 2004
EPA Board visit to Mount Gambier,
Released: 11 May 2004
The Environment Protection Authority Board received a positive
response from the Mount Gambier community during a recent regional
consultation visit to the city. The highlight of the trip was
an open forum attended by over 70 people.
$4 Million in stormwater projects
in the pipeline, Released: 8 May 2004
The State Government's allocation of $4 million to stormwater
projects in South Australia has contributed to a surge in catchment
management activity. Minister for Environment and Conservation
John Hill said the funding, which has been matched dollar for
dollar by Local Government, has resulted in two completed projects,
with four nearing completion and five projects commencing this
month.
SA Water pleads guilty to causing
environmental nuisance, Released: 7 May 2004
This morning in the Environment, Resources and Development Court
Judge Cole convicted SA Water Corporation of causing an 'environmental
nuisance'. The Judge imposed a fine of $13,500 and ordered the
corporation to pay the EPA's technical costs of $4,054.
Campaign to reduce winter air
pollution, Released: 6 May 2004
The EPA has commenced a community awareness campaign asking
residents to help improve Adelaide's winter air quality by checking
they are using wood heaters correctly. The campaign will run over
the winter months with free information packs, including a DVD
or VHS on getting the most out of your wood heater.
Incitec Pivot site and adjoining
land at Wallaroo, Released: 5 May 2004
Recently concerns have been raised regarding environmental issues
associated with the fertiliser site at Wallaroo which was formerly
the location of historic copper smelting and fertiliser operations.
Incitec Pivot now owns the site and uses it for the distribution
of fertilisers.
April 2004
Statewide snapshot aims to collect
salinity data, Released: 30 April 2004
School and community groups will get a better understanding of
South Australia's salinity issues through a EPA Statewide Saltwatch
water monitoring event commencing on Monday 3 May.
$123,644 Boost to kerbside recycling,
Released: 20 April 2004
Unley Council will today receive a cheque for $123,644 in recognition
of its work in developing the best possible kerbside recycling
services for the local community.
$110,220 Boost to kerbside recycling,
Released: 20 April 2004
Norwood Payneham St Peters Council will receive a cheque for $110,220
in recognition of its work in developing the best possible kerbside
recycling services for the local community.
Septic Tank Report, Released:
19 April 2004
It’s official – residents in the Mt Lofty Ranges Watershed
(Watershed) are winning their battle to reduce health risks and
nutrient run off problems caused by septic tanks.
Local dairy farmers making the
effort for local watercourses, Released: 19
April 2004
Environment authorities are poised to examine the results of a
major project in the Myponga region protecting watercourses and,
ultimately, the quality of Adelaide’s water supply.
March 2004
Odour Identified by EPA, Released:
23 March 2004
Environment Protection Authority officers have tracked down the
likely source of an elusive odour in the Largs North area.
National Pollutant Inventory Fast
Facts, Released: 23 March 2004
National Pollutant Inventory fact sheet.
A partnership in the air - Channel
Nine and Airwatch, Released: 21 March 2004
Students from twenty local primary schools around Adelaide are
taking part in an exciting new air quality program. They are collecting
weather and visual air quality (VAQ) data, analysing this evidence
and discovering for themselves why we can’t take air quality
for granted.
Dairy Farmers Build on Positives
to Improve Industry, Released: 15 March 2004
Adelaide Hills dairy farmers are set to build on positive
results received from recent effluent management audits on their
enterprises.
Local dairy farmers praised for
their environmental efforts, Released: 15 March 2004
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has praised dairy
farmers from Myponga to Mount Pleasant for their efforts in complying
with EPA guidelines on effluent management following the release
of a report on audits of local dairy farms.
Community meeting for Port Adelaide
waterways improvement plan, Released: 15 March 2004
The EPA, industry, the community, the catchment water management
boards, and the Cities of Port Adelaide Enfield and Salisbury
are working together to implement a Water Quality Improvement
Plan for the Port Adelaide Waterways and improve the environment.
Uranium Expert Joins EPA Board,
Released: 11 March 2004
An independent consultant and academic who has extensive experience
in the uranium mining industry has joined the Environment Protection
Authority Board. Minister for Environment and Conservation John
Hill said the appointment of Victor Farrington to the Board gives
it greater access to advice on issues related to uranium mining
and radioactive waste.
February 2004
New interactive website for Waterwatch
SA, Released: 23 February 2004
Waterwatch SA has a new interactive website offering users an
insight into the fun-filled water monitoring and education program.
Dairy farmer fined,
Released: 19 February 2004
Myponga dairy farmer Shannon Kernick was recently fined $5000
in the Environment, Resources and Development Court (ERD) for
allowing dairy effluent to escape from a milking shed into a roadside
stormwater drain, and potentially into a watercourse within Adelaide’s
water supply catchment area.
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