Projects and Programs

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Project
The State’s Natural Resources Management Boards have initiated a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Project that focuses on business and industry’s impact on the stormwater system. The project aims to improve water quality in local catchments by reducing the amount of pollution from entering the stormwater system.

In conjunction with this project, a business recognition scheme is being developed, which recognises best water management practice in a small business environment.

For more information contact your local Natural Resources Management Board.

More information about the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Project

Environmental management systems
Environmental management systems (EMS) provide businesses with a structured means of managing their environmental impacts. An EMS can be the first step for a business to take towards environmental improvement, as it enables organisations to benchmark their environmental performance, and then regularly evaluate their performance and improvement.

More Information
EMS
Small Business Environmental Management Solutions Guide

WaterWise Project
WaterWise manages projects to raise awareness of the importance of conserving water, and the River Murray. Presently there is a gap in water industry training pertaining to the topic of water conservation and the importance of the River Murray. The current WaterWise project is intended to bridge this gap and reduce water consumption by business and industries.

More detail: WaterWise.

Eco-efficiency Program
Eco-efficiency is strongly supported by the business community because it recognises the benefits of combining economic and environmental objectives. By being eco-efficient, goods and services can be produced with less energy and fewer raw materials, resulting in less waste, less pollution and less cost.

The EPA runs a number of eco-efficient programs for business. Click on the link below to find out how your business can get involved.

You can also view case studies that illustrate the savings some companies have made by adopting eco-efficient practices.

More detail: Eco-efficiency Program and Zero Waste SA.

Kesab Clean Site Program
If you are a contractor or builder it would be helpful to learn how the Clean Site program can assist you. Clean Site management best practices support the protection of our environment, particularly the impacts on stormwater. An environmental Code of Practice for the building and construction industry has been developed and the Clean Site website can provide more information.

If you’re a contractor or builder check out the facts sheets for handy hints for contractors and builders.