The preservation and economic management of the environment of the Fleurieu Peninsula has become increasingly important for Council, local groups, business, concerned residents and ratepayers. Preservation of the environment is managed under the Environment Protection Act. The objects of the Environment Protection Act are:
- To promote the principles of ecologically sustainable development.
- To ensure that all reasonable and practicable steps are taken to protect, restore, and enhance the quality of the environment having regard for the principles of ecologically sustainable development.
Conservation Parks, water quality, access and egress, landcare and marine environments are just a few of the issues impacting on the district.
Roadside Weed Control
Council has agreed to the Roadside Weed Control Work Plan being proposed by the Hills & Fleurieu Landscape Board coordinated from their Willunga Office. The Program is aimed at improving conservation and primary production outcomes in the Yankalilla Council area, through the identification and control of weed threats on the roadsides.
The relevant contacts are indicated in the document if you have any enquiries regarding this work.
Workplan for 2020/21 - To be Advised
Environmental Information
The Normanville Natural Resource Centre provides information and can arrange referrals to technical expertise on a wide range of topics including:
| Sustainable Living | Climate Change | Backyards for Wildlife |
| Plant Identification | Water Salinity Testing | Soil Testing Kits |
| Weeds | Rabbits and Foxes | Waste Management |
| Watercourses & Dams | Native Vegetation | Coastcare |
| Soils & Pastures | Farm Forestry | Revegetation |
Further information can be obtained from the Normanville Natural Resource Centre website or by phone on 8558 3644.
Useful Environmental Contacts
| Organisation | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hills & Fleurieu Landscape Board | Willunga Office | 8550 3400 |
| Environment Protection Authority | 1800 623 445 | |
| Natural Parks & Wildlife Service | Fleurieu Office | 8552 6377 |
| Coastal Protection Board, Dept. Environment & Planning | 8124 4878 | |
| Fleurieu Birders | Birds SA | |
| NPWS Deep Creek Conservation Park | 8598 0623 | |
| Heysen Trail Friends | Fleurieu Office | 8212 6299 |
| Native Animal Rescue | Sharyn Braithwaite | 8558 0804 0437 856 175 |
Please check the links listed below for further information