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Australian
Association for Environmental Education
‘Watercare’ is a curriculum resource for schools
which encourages passionate discussion about water, watercare, integrated
catchment management, ecological sustainability and informed and
active citizenship.
‘Watercare’ seeks to develop students' understandings
of the importance of water in Australia and the world, and the
interdependent relationship of water, environments and society.
Written to the national statement and profiles, ‘Watercare’
provides an excellent framework for integrating the global perspective
across all areas of the curriculum.
http://users.chariot.net.au/~aaee/home.html
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Arbury
Park Outdoor School
Arbury Park Outdoor School is a purpose built residential facility
near Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills. The school provides outdoor
and environmental education programs for a duration of two to
five days, relevant to the client school's curriculum.
The school is a prominent member of a local landcare group and
the Onkaparinga Waterwatch network. Arbury Park is a statewide
service of DETE. Non-government schools are also able to use this
service.
http://www.arburypark.sa.edu.au/
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Catchment
Care - North Adelaide and Barossa Catchment Water Management Board
(CWMB)
The Board funds three project officers who work with the community
on projects aimed at restoring the health of the catchment. The
‘Catchment Care’ (‘Our Patch’) officers
work with community and school groups to develop hands-on projects
that address catchment issues, such as restoring degraded waterways
and improving biodiversity.
‘Catchment Care’ activities include weed removal
and re-vegetation, rubbish removal, educational walking trails
and signage, water quality monitoring, creating and maintaining
habitats such as wetlands, reintroduction and/or monitoring of
native fauna, creek bank stabilisation and photographic monitoring.
Catchment to Coast
The Our Patch Catchment to Coast officer is funded in conjunction
with the Torrens and Patawalonga Boards. The ‘Catchment
to Coast’ program encourages community management of coastal
and near-coastal areas of the catchment, and educates the community
about the links between the health of catchment areas and the
health of the coastal environment.
Urban Catchment Care
The Urban Catchment Care Officer works to support and encourage
community involvement in ‘Watercare’ activities in
the urban areas of the catchment. The officer is based at the
City of Salisbury.
Barossa Catchment Care
The Barossa Catchment Care Officer works to support and encourage
community involvement in ‘Watercare’ activities in
the Barossa region of the catchment. The officer is based at the
Angaston Offices of the Barossa Council.
http://www.nabcatchment.net/
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Water Management Boards (CWMB): Arid Areas
The Arid Areas Catchment Water Management Board (CWMB) is a Statutory
Authority created under the Water Resources Act (SA) 1997 (the Act).
The Arid Areas CWMB has responsibility for water resource management
for an area covering all of the unincorporated lands of the State,
totalling 70% of the State’s area.
The primary plan for the water resources of SA is the State Water
Plan.
Once a CWMB has been formed, it has three main functions. These
are to:
- Prepare and implement a Catchment Water Management
Plan for all of the water resources in the Board’s area.
In the case of the Arid Areas Catchment Water Management Board,
these resources include the South Australian portions of the Great
Artesian, Eucla and Officer Basins (groundwater), Lake Eyre Basin,
upper Flinders Ranges, Gawler Ranges and the Aboriginal Lands
in the western part of South Australia.
- Provide advice to the Minister for Water Resources
and constituent councils for the Board’s area in relation
to the management of water resources in the Board’s area.
- Promote public awareness of the importance of the proper management
of the water resources in the Board’s area and of the sustainable
use of those resources.
The Catchment Board is in its early stages of development. Look
to the web site below to keep track of developments:
http://www.catchments.net/
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Executive Officer
Arid Areas Catchment Water Management Board
Level 6
101 Grenfell St
ADELAIDE SA 5000
GPO Box 1671
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8204 9131
Fax: (08) 8226 0490
Email: leek.david@saugov.sa.gov.au
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Catchment
Water Management Boards (CWMB): Eyre Peninsula
The Catchment Board is in its early stages of development. Look
to the web site below to keep track of developments:
http://www.catchments.net/
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General Manager
Eyre Peninsula Catchment Water Management Board
Suite 13
Jobomi House
50 Liverpool Street
(PO Box 2916)
PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Ph: (08) 8682 5655
Fax: (08) 8682 5644
Email: epcwmb@epcatchment.com.au
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Northern Adelaide and Barossa Catchment Water Management Board
First Floor
59 Commercial Road
SALISBURY SA 5108
Ph: (08) 8285 2033
Fax: (08) 8285 2133
Email: nab.office@nab.cwmb.sa.gov.au
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Catchment
Water Management Boards (CWMB): Onkaparinga
Vision
Working through integrated catchment management with diverse communities
to restore, sustain and celebrate our catchments.
The Board is committed to raising the community’s awareness
to catchment related issues and actively seeks to encourage participation
in the care of these important resources. To achieve success in
this area, the Board is currently funding a number of community
programs including:
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Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board
The Salvation Army Complex
The Hub
ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159
Ph: (08) 8374 6000
Fax: (08) 8270 6274
Email: onkaparinga@cwmb.sa.gov.au
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Catchment Water
Management Boards (CWMB): Torrens
Vision
Throughout the catchment achieve sustainable water resources and
healthy ecosystems through integrated catchment management and
a committed community.
The Draft Torrens Catchment Water Management Plan 2002-2007 has
been released and is available for download:
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/torrens/plans.htm
Including Community, Resources and Project information
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/torrens/index.htm
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Torrens Catchment Water Management Board
5 Greenhill Road
WAYVILLE SA 5034
Ph: (08) 8271 9190
Fax: (08) 8271 9585
Email: torpat@cwmb.sa.gov.au
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Catchment
Water Management Boards (CWMB): Patawalonga
Vision
Protect the health of the catchments ecosystems and manage its
water resources sustainability for the benefit of the community.
The Draft Patawalonga Catchment Water Management Plan 2002-2007
has been released and is available for download in PDF format:
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/patawalonga/plans.htm
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Patawalonga Catchment Water Management Board
5 Greenhill Road
WAYVILLE SA 5034
Ph: (08) 8271 9190
Fax: (08) 8271 9585
Email: torpat@cwmb.sa.gov.au
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Catchment
Water Management Boards (CWMB): River Murray
http://www.rivermurray.sa.gov.au/
Community Action
Local Action Planning (LAP) Committees provide a vital link between
the River Murray CWMB and the catchment community. Eleven LAP
groups are funded by the River Murray CWMB and the SA and Commonwealth
Governments to develop and implement on-ground action plans in
communities stretching from the SA - Victoria border to the Coorong.
http://www.rivermurray.sa.gov.au/community.html
The River Murray CWMB’s objective through working in partnership
with catchment communities and stakeholders is to achieve a sustainable
balance between the economic, social and environmental needs of
the catchment and communities.
Draft catchment plans can be found at:
http://www.rivermurray.sa.gov.au/
Community programs include:
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Water use efficiency training
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‘River Murray Waterwatch’
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Various community grants – community
groups and schools
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‘River Murray Urban Users Education Program’
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The River Murray Catchment Water Management Board
2 Wade Street
BERRI SA 5343
PO Box 1374
BERRI SA 5343
Ph: (08) 8582 4477
Fax: (08) 8582 4488
Email: rmcwmb@riverland.net.au
Local Action Planning Committees
Renmark to the Border Local Action Planning
117 Ral Ral Ave
RENMARK SA 5341
Ph: (08) 8586 6633
Fax: (08) 8586 5733
Email: renlap@dove.net.au
Loxton to Bookpurnong Local Action Planning
PO Box 1516
LOXTON SA 5333
Ph: (08) 8584 7188
Fax: (08) 8584 7199
Email: lblap@riverland.net.au
Berri Barmera Local Action Planning
2 Wade Street
BERRI SA 5343
PO Box 229
BERRI SA 5343
Ph: (08) 8582 1922
Fax: (08) 8582 3029
Email: bblap@riverland.net.au
Riverland West Local Action Planning
12a Peake Terrace
WAIKERIE SA 5330
Ph: (08) 8541 2611
Fax: (08) 8541 3955
Email: rwlap@riverland.net.au
Mid Murray Local Action Planning Association
PO Box 10
CAMBRAI SA 5353
Ph: (08) 8564 5002
Fax: (08) 8564 5003
Email: midlap@dove.net.au
Mannum to Wellington Local Action Planning Committee Inc.
PO Box 2056
MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253
Ph: (08)8531 3222,
Fax: (08)8532 5300,
Mobile: 0417 801 884
Email: mwlap@lm.net.au
Lower Murray Irrigation Action Group
PO Box 2056
MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253
Ph: 0500 519 619
Fax: (08) 8532 5300
Email: lmiag@lm.net.au
Coorong and Districts Local Action Planning
PO Box 28
MENINGIE SA 5264
Ph: (08) 8575 1008
Fax: (08) 8575 1516
Email: ggates@coorong.sa.gov.au
Murray Mallee Local Action Planning Association Inc.
PO Box 2056
MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253
Ph: (08) 8531 2066
Fax: (08) 8531 5300
Email: mmlap@lm.net.au
Eastern Hills and Murray Plains
PO Box 2056
MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253
Ph: (08) 8531 2077
Fax: (08) 8532 5300
Email: ehmp@lm.net.au
Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning
PO Box 674
STRATHALBYN SA 5255
Ph: (08) 8536 4551
Fax: (08) 8536 3469
Email: janw@olis.net.au
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The South East Catchment Water Management Board
9 Wehl Street (cnr Wehl and Helen)
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
PO Box 30
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
Ph: (08) 8723 2271
Fax: (08) 8723 2965
Email: mjane@secwmb.org.au
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Centre
for Groundwater Studies
The Centre for Groundwater Studies is an international cooperative
research and education venture with a strong focus on processes
of groundwater recharge, discharge, contamination, remediation
and management. It addresses major land and water resources issues
in Australia and overseas through interdisciplinary research by
its member organisations, agencies and companies.
http://www.groundwater.com.au/
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Centre for Groundwater Studies
C/- Flinders University
SoCPES
GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8201 5632
Fax: (08) 8201 5635
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Cluster
Schools Program for Regional On-ground Projects
The ‘Cluster Schools’ program facilitates the active
involvement of schools in partnerships with their broader communities
in practical land management projects with an ecologically sustainable
focus, based outside of schools. The program provides technical
and curriculum-based training and support for schools and their
communities when implementing projects. There is also the opportunity
for seed funding.
The ‘Cluster Schools’ program will encourage the
establishment of links between country and city schools to learn
about each other’s projects and their outcomes, and about
their respective communities through the Landcare Rural/Urban
Schools’ Awareness Competition.
http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/
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Coast and
Clean Seas Program
‘Coasts and Clean Seas’ is the Commonwealth Government's
marine and coastal conservation initiative that encourages community
involvement in the protection, management and rehabilitation of
our coastal and marine environments. The program assists local
communities in forming partnerships with local land managers to
undertake projects that aim to:
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Improve and protect our coastal and marine
habitats.
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Engender in local communities, including local
industries, a sense of stewardship for coastal and marine areas.
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Provide opportunities and resources for residents,
volunteers, business and interest groups to participate in coastal
management.
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Support community identification of natural
and cultural heritage resources.
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Coastcare
‘Coastcare’ is a major component of ‘Coasts
and Clean Seas’, the Commonwealth Government's marine and
coastal conservation initiative that encourages community involvement
in the protection, management and rehabilitation of our coastal
and marine environments. The program assists local communities
in forming partnerships with local land managers to undertake
projects that aim to:
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Improve and protect our coastal and marine
habitats.
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Engender in local communities, including local
industries, a sense of stewardship for coastal and marine areas.
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Provide opportunities and resources for residents,
volunteers, business and interest groups to participate in coastal
management.
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Support community identification of natural
and cultural heritage resources.
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Ph: (08) 8204 9192
Fax: (08) 8226 0004
Email: penney.sam@saugov.sa.gov.au
Coastcare Facilitator - Western Region District Council of Tumby
Bay
PO Box 61
TUMBY BAY SA 5605
Ph: (08) 8688 2655
Fax: (08) 8688 2602
Email: coastcarewestsa@ozemail.com.au
Coastcare Facilitator - Central Region
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
PO Box 110
PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015
Ph: (08) 8405 6833
Fax: (08) 8405 6666
Mobile: 0419 844 290
Email: jemmett@portenf.sa.gov.au
Coastcare Facilitator - Southern Region
District Council of Robe
PO Box 1
ROBE SA 5276
Ph: (08) 8768 2003
Fax: (08) 8768 2432
Mobile:0427 083 605
Email: coastcare@robe.sa.gov.au
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Conservation Council
of SA (CCSA) Conservation Centre
The Conservation Council of SA (CCSA) provides information for
schools on the conservation of natural and built environments.
It operates a reference library and public information centre
at 120 Wakefield Street, Adelaide; produces a quarterly, SA focused,
environment magazine, ‘Environment South Australia’,
and a regular newsletter, CCSA briefs on current issues and campaigns.
‘Friends’ membership of the council is available to
students.
http://www.ccsa.asn.au/
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The Conservation Council of South Australia
120 Wakefield St
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8223 5155
Fax: (08) 8232 4782
Email: general@ccsa.asn.au
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Department
for Environment and Heritage
The conservation, protection and enhancement of the State's environmental
resources and natural and built heritage are key drivers of the
Department for Environment and Heritage. The natural environment
provides the basis for economic development across the State,
and the Department assists by regulating to ensure the sustainable
use of these natural resources.
Through the Departments’ web site, you will be able to
explore the functions, programs and structure of the many, varied
businesses of the Department, including National Parks and Wildlife
SA, the Botanic Gardens, Plant Biodiversity Centre, Environment
Protection Agency, and Heritage SA.
You will also be able to gain access to information relating
to the Department generally, such as the Annual Report and employment
opportunities.
Biodiversity
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/biodiversity/index.html
Botanic Gardens
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/index.html
Coasts and Marine
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/coasts/index.html
Environmental Protection
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/epa/index.html
Environment Reporting
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/sustainability/reporting.html
Heritage
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/index.html
Land And Maps
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/mapland/index.html
Parks and Wildlife
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/index.html
Sustainability
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/sustainability/index.html
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General Enquiries
For general information relating to the Department for Environment
and Heritage, contact:
The Environment Shop
GPO Box 1047
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8204 1910
Fax (08) 8204 1919
Email: environmentshop@saugov.sa.gov.au
Branches & Officers
To contact specific branches or officers within the Department
for Environment and Heritage contact:
Ph: (08) 8204 9000 (Switchboard)
Regional Offices
Regional - Murraylands
Berri Office
28 Vaughan Terrace
BERRI SA 5343
Ph: (08) 8595 2111
Regional - Eyre
Port Lincoln Office
75 Liverpool Street
PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Ph: (08) 8688 3111
Regional - Central
Kadina Office
1st Floor
56 Graves Street
KADINA SA 5554
Ph: (08) 8821 2588
Regional - Clare
Clare Office
153 Main North Road
CLARE SA 5433
Ph: (08) 8842 3755
Regional - Murray Mallee
Murray Bridge Office
Level 2 Mobilong House
Seventh Street
MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253
Ph: (08) 8535 6111
Regional - South East
Mount Gambier Office
SGIC Building
11 Helen Street
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
Ph: (08) 8735 1177
Regional - Northern
Port Augusta Office
SGIC Building
9 Mackay Street
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700
Ph: (08) 8648 5300
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Department
of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Due to restructuring of State Government Departments, changes
will be made to the location of information and the type of information
available. Check on this web site for up to date information regarding
these changes.
http://www.dwr.sa.gov.au/
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For information, publications and notification of pollution incidents
(non-emergency) contact:
Ph: (08) 8204 2004
Freecall (country callers):1800 623 445
Fax: (08) 8204 9393
Email: epainfo@saugov.sa.gov.au
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Environment Shop
The Department for Environment and Heritage is a prolific publisher
with the publication of a variety of leaflets, brochures, newsletters
and reports on parks and their management, biodiversity, water
resource management and on specific topics such as endangered
species, waste management, pollution control, pest control, native
vegetation clearance and management, the greenhouse effect, and
whale watching.
The Environment Shop (E Shop) was recently refurbished and revitalised
employing ESD principles in its design. The E Shop now also stocks
a wide range of saleable items such as books, merchandise, posters
and cards relating to the subject of the environment.
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/dehaa/eshop.html
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The Environment Shop
77 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8204 1910
Fax: (08) 8204 1919
Email: environmentshop@saugov.sa.gov.au
Hours of Business:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Frog Census
‘Frog Census’ is a long-term community survey of frogs
throughout South Australia. Individuals, schools and community
groups collect frog recordings from many locations over a one-week
period in early September.
The survey provides an annual 'snapshot' of the distribution
and abundance of frogs in the State.
As frogs are well known for their sensitivity to pollution and
habitat loss, the census increases our understanding of the health
of our environment.
Talks to school or community groups can be arranged throughout
the year.
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/frogcensus/
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Frog Census Coordinator
Environment Protection Agency
77 Grenfell St
GPO Box 2607
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8204 2099
Fax: (08) 8204 2107
Email: Walker.Steven@saugov.sa.gov.au
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Global
Education Centre (SA)
A non-government, non-profit organisation that provides professional
support and resources to educators, students and community members.
Through their professional development opportunities, school programs
and resources the Global Education Centre aims to raise global
awareness and empower people to act so that we can secure a more
just, peaceful and sustainable world.
The extensive library includes teaching and learning resources
about environmental issues, especially with a global perspective.
Includes videos, posters and teacher resources for loan and for
sale.
http://www.global-education.asn.au/
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Global Education Centre
1st Floor
Torrens Building
220 Victoria Square
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8221 6744
Fax: (08) 8221 6744
Email: gesca@global-education.asn.au
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Gould League
The Gould League seeks to create on-the-ground measurable improvements
to the environment through its education programs, consultancy,
publications and other activities.
The League has been active for more than 90 years. Over one million
Australians have been members over this time. The Gould League
is funded by sponsors and through its operations.
http://www.gould.edu.au/
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PO Box 1117
MOORABBIN VIC 3189
Ph: (03) 9532 0909
Fax: (03) 9532 2860
Email: gould@gould.edu.au
PO Box 56
MODBURY NORTH SA 5092
Ph: (08) 8277 2851
Email: prattgouldsa@picknowl.com.au
Shop open from 10am-12noon at Ingle Farm Primary School.
Open other times by arrangement.
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Greening
Australia (GA)
Greening Australia's (GA) mission is to engage the community in
vegetation management to protect and restore the health, diversity
and productivity of our unique Australian landscapes. GA achieves
this by providing technical advice and on-ground support for a
wide range of stakeholders along with the delivery of the Federal
Government’s Bushcare Support contract throughout regional
SA.
GA also provides skills development through workshops, and conducts
a comprehensive range of educational activities for young people
and school groups.
http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/
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Natural Resource Centre
5 Fitzgerald Road
PASADENA SA 5042
Ph: (08) 8372 0120
Fax: (08) 8372 0122
Email: pitman@greeningsa.org.au
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Land
and Water Australia
Vision
The vision that guides and inspires Land & Water Australia
is that our investments will move us closer to the point where
Australians respect and understand our unique and diverse landscapes.
Land & Water Australia's mission is to provide national leadership
in generating knowledge, informing debate and inspiring innovation
and action in sustainable natural resource management.
Do you have a project on land or water? Try searching the innovations
section using your topic as a keyword.
http://www.infoscan.com.au/id/web/browse.htm
For Educators
Land and Water Australia want to support education activities
that help Australians to live more sustainably. If you have a
project which is applicable to NRM education at a state or national
level that you think they may be able to support in some way,
contact the education coordinator.
For Education Related Funding
To complement their research portfolio, Land and Water Australia
set aside a modest amount of funding to support education
and training activities. They fund a number of post-graduate
research scholarships each year as well as a range of fellowships
designed to share knowledge and learning.
http://www.lwrrdc.gov.au/
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Local Government
Association of South Australia
The Local Government Association of South Australia is a membership
organisation that provides services and leadership relevant to
the needs of member Councils. Membership of the Association is
voluntary and every Council in the State, along with the Anungu
Pitjantjatjara has elected to join as a member.
Established in 1968 in its current form, the Local Government
Association is recognised as the peak representative body for
Local Government in this State.
Clickable map of council areas:
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/public/councils.htm
Council alphabetical listing with web site links:
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/public/councils.htm
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/
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Marine and Coastal
Community Network (MCCN)
The MCCN is a national program administered by the Australian
Marine Conservation Society, supported by the Natural Heritage
Trust. The Network works to increase understanding, appreciation,
protection and management of marine and coastal environments.
It provides information and opinion from a variety of sources
and initiates and supports community involvement to conserve life
in the sea.
The MCCN produces a free national and regional newsletter and
provides regular summaries of Australian marine-related issues
via email. The Network can assist teachers, but is not resourced
to handle student enquiries. The MCCN facilitates the ‘Dragon
Search’ community monitoring project on seadragons and seahorses.
http://www.mccn.org.au/
http://www.dragonsearch.asn.au/
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Ph: (08) 8302 6568
Fax: (08) 8302 6550
Mobile: 0429 678 869
Email: sa@mccn.org.au
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Marine
Discovery Centre
The Marine Discovery Centre is a hands-on primary school marine
science centre which caters for excursion visits during the school
year. The Centre features temperate aquariums, marine trails,
computer programs, working models, science experiments, art/craft
activities and more.
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Marine Education Society
of Australia (MESA)
MESA is a non-profit, national organisation bringing together
people interested in the study and enjoyment of coastal and marine
environments. MESA provides a forum for the sharing of ideas to
facilitate the development of leading environmental education
and interpretation programs with coastal and marine focus.
MESA also promotes the sustainable use of marine and coastal
environments through education, hosts ‘Sea Week’ (generally
held in the middle of March each year) and facilitates training,
workshops and conferences. The web-site is a fantastic site for
downloading free educational resources for educators, teachers
and students.
http://www.mesa.edu.au/
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Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program
Mission
The Program enhances sustainable natural resource management and
opportunities, with community and government working together,
maintaining and improving an environmentally, economically and
socially diverse region.
Catchment Plan available on website (PDF):
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
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Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Mount Pleasant Natural Resource
Centre
The Centre has available a wide range of books, manuals, fact-sheets,
videos and pamphlets on plants, water, wildlife, environmental
and landcare issues. It also offers free Internet access.
The Centre is housed together with the Barossa Council library,
the northern zone Mt Lofty Ranges Catchment Program staff offices,
and the Upper River Torrens Landcare Group staff offices. Staff
includes a Community Landcare Officer, a Senior Land Management
Program Education Coordinator, a Small Property Management Advisor,
the Land Management Officer and associated staff of the Upper
River Torrens Landcare Group, and the Natural Resource Centre
Coordinator and its associated volunteers.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
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Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre
132 Melrose Street
MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235
Ph: (08) 8568 1907
Fax: (08) 8568 2699
Email: mpnrc@bigpond.com.au
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Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Southern Fleurieu (Normanville)
Catchment Resource Centre
Staff at the centres can provide technical advice to landholders
and community groups on a variety of issues including, bird species
and habitats, grazing, salinity, dairying, horse property management,
land capability, weed management, soil conservation and farm dams.
Newsletters from a variety of community groups and government
bodies within the environmental and primary production sectors
are also available from the centres.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
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Southern Fleurieu (Normanville) Catchment Resource Centre
3/50 Main Street
NORMANVILLE SA 5204
Ph: (08) 8558 3644
Email: ncrc@granite.net.au
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Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Strathalbyn Natural Resource
Centre Alexandrina Council
Staff at the centres can provide technical advice to landholders
and community groups on a variety of issues including, bird species
and habitats, grazing, salinity, dairying, horse property management,
land capability, weed management, soil conservation and farm dams.
Newsletters from a variety of community groups and government
bodies within the environmental and primary production sectors
are also available from the centres.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
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Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre
Alexandrina Council
Rear 1 Coleman Terrace
STRATHALBYN SA 5255
Ph: (08) 8555 7000
Fax: (08) 8555 3603
Email: davidc@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
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Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Victor Harbor Natural Resource
Centre, City of Victor Harbor
Staff at the centres can provide technical advice to landholders
and community groups on a variety of issues including, bird species
and habitats, grazing, salinity, dairying, horse property management,
land capability, weed management, soil conservation and farm dams.
Newsletters from a variety of community groups and government
bodies within the environmental and primary production sectors
are also available from the centres.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
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Victor Harbor Natural Resource Centre
City of Victor Harbor
Bay Road
VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211
Ph: (08) 8552 1777
Fax:(08) 8552 4360
Email: bdoman@victor.sa.gov.au
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Mount
Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office
The EPA’s Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office
will be working in close collaboration with landholders and other
organisations – Catchment Water Management Boards, the Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program, local government, soil boards,
Landcare groups, and other State Government agencies – to
provide natural resource management support, technical advice,
education for local action planning groups, and on-ground land
and watercourse management projects.
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/epa/pdfs/fact4.pdf
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Suite 2
85 Mt Barker Rd
STIRLING SA 5152
Ph: (08) 8139 9913
Fax: (08) 8139 9901
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Onkaparinga
Waterwatch Network (OWN)
The Onkaparinga Waterwatch Network (OWN) offers a range of programs
and activities specifically designed for schools and other organisations
interested in learning about catchments and catchment health.
A key program offered by OWN is that of water monitoring. Through
this program participants discover and monitor the physical, chemical
and biological elements that indicate the health of a waterway.
To further enhance understanding about aquatic ecosystems, OWN
also offers range of other student-focused educational activities
that are designed for different year level.These programs include:
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What is a Macro invertebrate?
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It’s a Frogs Life!
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Catchment Crawls
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Danny the Drip
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Create a Habitat
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Is Your Creek Going Downhill?
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Is Your Catchment Up The Creek?
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Act-an-Aquatic and Act-a-Catchment
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Why wetlands?
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Estuarine Environs are important too!
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Our
Patch - Patawalonga and Torrens CWMBs
The ‘Our Patch’ Program is the key community involvement
initiative of the Catchment Water Management Boards (CWMBs). It
is aimed at providing the community with the opportunity to take
positive steps toward the protection, rehabilitation and sustainable
management of their catchments. The program offers technical,
financial, in-kind and general support to groups and individuals
within the community wanting to play an active role in reversing
or preventing environmental degradation of their catchments. To
date, the specific support offered by the program has included:
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Identification of Patches in need of remediation,
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Formation and on-going support of groups,
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Development of action plans and the implementation
of these through on-ground projects,
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Educating groups about general catchment management
issues,
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Educating groups in various management techniques
used in environmental (catchment) management,
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Funding Our Patch Grants, and
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Identification of additional sources of assistance
or resources.
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Natural Resource Manager
Patawalonga and Torrens Catchment Water Management Boards
5 Greenhill Road
WAYVILLE SA 5034
Ph: (08) 8271 9190
Fax: (08) 8271 585
Email: jwood@cwmb.sa.gov.au
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Our
Patch - Onkaparinga CWMB
Across the Onkaparinga Catchment area, members of the community
are adopting patches of their local creek or river to protect
and rehabilitate. A patch can be as small as a few metres or as
large as several kilometres. Anyone and everyone can be involved
in ‘Our Patch’ - individuals, families, groups of
local residents, school communities, sporting and service clubs
etc.
Through the ‘Our Patch’ program, eligible groups
or individuals can access funding grants and professional advice,
participate in workshops, and be a part of an established network
of like-minded community members. The ‘Our Patch’
program can help by providing technical, financial, in-kind and
general support to individuals and groups wishing to care for
a patch of watercourse.
Trained ‘Our Patch’ officers can assist in the following
ways:
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Identifying locations that need the help of
an Our Patch group.
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Assisting groups to put together an action
plan.
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Providing training in techniques used in environmental
management.
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Assisting groups to apply for funding, particularly
Our Patch Grants.
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In some cases, providing access to a materials
allowance.
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Our Patch Project Officer
Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board
The Hub
Salvation Army Complex
ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159
Ph: (08) 8374 6016 (Project Officer)
Ph: (08) 8374 6000
Fax: (08) 8270 6274
Email: mgarrod@cwmb.sa.gov.au
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Primary Industries
and Resources South Australia (PIRSA)
Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA) is a
key economic development agency within the South Australian Government,
supporting industries with a total value in excess of $7 billion.
It is committed to sustainable and responsible development as
well as the fostering of internationally competitive industries
across the primary resources sector.
Its business activities include:
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Agricultural and horticultural industry and
policy development.
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Fisheries and aquaculture management and industry
development.
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Minerals and petroleum exploration and development.
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Sustainable resources management including
soil, landcare and productive use of water.
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Rural and remote community support services.
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Energy policy and regulation.
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PIRSA
Head Office
Grenfell Centre
25 Grenfell St
ADELAIDE SA 5000
GPO Box 1671
ADELAIDE SA 5001
General Enquiries
Ph: (08) 8226 0222
Fax: (08) 8226 0476
Suggestions and Comments
Freecall: 1800 622 921
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Reefwatch
‘Reef Watch’ is a program where recreational divers
gather data about the health of the oceans. Diver involvement
develops community awareness about the state of marine ecosystems
and triggers action for their protection.
‘Reef Watch’ aims to gather and disseminate quality
information on the status of our marine environment. This involves
the input of many of South Australia's top marine scientists and
educators along with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
The ‘Reef Watch’ training program provides recreational
scuba divers with the necessary skills to gather valuable information
about the marine environment, which contributes to a growing body
of information being used for the better management of human impacts.
http://www.reefwatch.asn.au/
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Reefwatch
Email: info@reefwatch.asn.au
Alternatively, contact the Conservation Council of South Australia
Inc.
120 Wakefield Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8223 5155
Fax: (08) 82324782
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River Murray
Urban Users Committee (RMUUC)
River Murray Urban Users Committee (RMUUC) are a community group
who are working in partnership with government agencies, other
community groups, non-government organisations, individuals and
businesses in the River
Murray Urban Users Region. The group's work aims to raise
awareness in schools and in the wider community, about the importance
of the Murray-Darling
Basin and River Murray, and encourage action to improve the
health of the river system.
http://www.murrayusers.sa.gov.au/
The RMUUC supports the ‘Waterwise’ project. The project
aims to reduce the demand on the resources of the River Murray
by promoting water efficiency and on site water re-use to the
general community, schools and industry in the River Murray Urban
Users Region in SA. These aims are to be achieved by educational
materials and activities, presentations and workshops and best
practice water conservation demonstration sites.
http://www.mda.asn.au/projects.htm#WaterWise
Project
The RMUUC supports the ‘Water Conservation Partnership’
project. The project will assist Local Government and the community
in the River Murray Urban Users Region to:
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Encourage the use of incentive schemes for
residents to reduce their water consumption.
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Use alternative water supplies.
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Increase water use efficiency.
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Implement a water conservation education program
for residents and councils.
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Project Manager
River Murray Urban Users Committee
Level 7
Reserve Bank Building
182 Victoria Square
ADELAIDE 5000 SA
PO Box 3165
RUNDLE MALL SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8204 9100
Fax: (08) 8226 0584
Email: rmuulapc@senet.com.au
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River
Murray Schools Education Program - River Murray Urban Users Committee
Professional development sessions for teachers to:
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Integrate new and existing River Murray educational
initiatives.
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Increase uptake of River Murray education by
teachers and schools.
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Increase opportunities to be involved in learning
about the River Murray.
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River Murray Urban Users Local Action Planning Committee
Ph:(08) 8204 9100
Fax: (08) 8226 0584
Email: rmuulapc@senet.com.au
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SACSA Framework
The South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability
(SACSA) Framework describes curriculum Key Ideas and Outcomes
upon which learners from birth to Year 12 can expect their education
to be built.
Key Ideas and Outcomes comprise the required elements of the
new curriculum framework for all government schools and children’s
services. These core elements provide the basis for educators
to design detailed learning and assessment programs which suit
the needs of children and students in their settings and which
emphasise local priorities. This recognises the contribution of
local decision making in successful learning while also ensuring
that all learners have a common curriculum.
http://www.sacsa.sa.edu.au/splash.asp
http://www.dete.sa.gov.au/decs_home.asp
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Department Of Education, Training And Employment
31 Flinders Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
GPO Box 1152
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8226 1000
General Enquiries
Ph: (08) 8226 1527 or
Freecall:1800 088 158
Email: detecustomers@saugov.sa.gov.au
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South Australian Research
and Development Institute (SARDI)
SARDI is South Australia’s primary marine research group,
conducting scientific research and development activities on the
aquatic resources of South Australia, principally into SA’s
commercial fisheries and the aquatic environments that support
those fisheries. This research yields knowledge about the status
of fish populations, the impact of fishing practices and aquaculture,
and leads to the development of new commercial opportunities.
SARDI Aquatic Sciences is based at the South Australian Aquatic
Sciences Centre at West Beach. The Centre has a non-lending resource
library available for teachers (not suitable for students) to
assist with teaching. The library is open Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday
9-12am, 1-4pm and Thursday 9-12am.
http://www.sardi.sa.gov.au/
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SARDI Aquatic Sciences
South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre
2 Hamra Ave
WEST BEACH SA 5024
PO Box 120
HENLEY BEACH SA 5022
Ph: (08) 8200 2400
Email: pirsa.sardi@saugov.sa.gov.au
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Environmental Officer
Environmental Management Unit
Level 17 SA Water House
77 Grenfell St
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8204 1969
Fax: (08) 8204 1980
Email: shaun.kennedy@sawater.sa.gov.au
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State
of the Environment (SOE) Reporting Unit
The State of the Environment (SOE) Reporting Unit within the Department
for Environment and Heritage has developed an Environment Reporting
web site that provides access to a wide range of environmental
information and data sets. The information is organised under
seven major themes: Air Quality, Coasts and Marine, Parks and
Reserves, Biodiversity, Water, Heritage and Waste.
The web site also provides access to an Environmental Data Inventory.
This is a catalogue of over 130 environmental datasets held by
South Australian State Government agencies. The Inventory is intended
to be used as a first point of reference to locate environmental
data. Each record provides comprehensive information, or metadata,
about the dataset including its content, quality, geographic extent,
processing history and accuracy. Contact details are also provided
so that the relevant agency can be contacted for more information.
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/reporting/
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Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Projects
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects aim to improve the
water quality in the Patawalonga, Torrens, Northern Adelaide and
Barossa and Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Boards by reducing
the amount of pollution from entering the stormwater system.
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/patawalonga/projects/stormwater.htm
Provides some useful information as to what actions are being
undertaken to improve stormwater management within the business/industry
sector and local government.
http://www.catchments.net/
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Coordinator
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects
Water and Catchments Unit
Environment Protection Agency
Catchment Water Management Boards
8th Floor
77 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
GPO Box 2607
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8463 3707
Fax: (08) 8204 2161
Email: Labaz.Mark@saugov.sa.gov.au
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Threatened
Species Network (SA)
The ‘Threatened Species Network’ (SA) is a community-based
program that aims to increase community awareness of and involvement
in the recovery of threatened species and their habitats. The
Network works alongside community-based action groups, recovery
teams and jointly coordinates specialist projects. Some of the
specialist projects include Dragon Search (SA), the Threatened
Plant Action Group, the Declining Birds of the Mt Lofty Ranges
Task Force, Biodiversity Backyards and the SA Temperate Grassland
Project.
http://www.wwf.org.au/tsn/index.htm
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State Coordinator
Threatened Species Network (SA)
Ph: (08) 8223 5155
Fax (08) 8232 4782
Email: tsnsa@ozemail.com.au
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Trees for
Life
South Australia's community based revegetation group. Trees For
Life supplies about 1.8 million free native plants annually to
rural landholders, helping to combat problems such as salinity,
soil erosion and loss of habitat for wildlife.
http://www.flinders.com.au/trees.htm
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Native Vegetation Advisor
Natural Resource Centre
5 Fitzgerald Rd
PASADENA SA 5042
Ph: (08) 8372 0150
Fax: (08) 8372 0199
Email: info@treesforlife.org.au
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