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What is being done?

At a government level:

 

  • The construction of wetlands around metropolitan areas to treat stormwater before it enters the sea is a positive action to protect our marine environment. To find out how wetlands improve water quality before entering the sea click here
  • The Adelaide Coastal Waters Study will provide valuable scientific information on the marine environment, and allow us to identify where work needs to be done.
  • The improvement of facilities and effluent regulations within waste treatment plants.
  • The development of up-to-date estuarine, coastal and marine policies.

 

What you can do

Stop pollution, and be active by:

  • sweeping up leaves, grass clippings, bark and any other garden waste and composting it.
  • putting all litter in the bin or recycling it
  • washing your car on the lawn or at a car wash, not on a road or driveway
  • sweeping up sand, soil and gravel before it enters the stormwater system
  • fixing oil or radiator leaks on your vehicle
  • disposing of chemicals and their containers in an appropriate way and not using them if there is an alternative method
  • not over-using garden fertilisers or chemicals. Avoid using them during windy conditions or when rain is forecast, as they could be blown or washed away.
  • picking up after your dog.

 

Here are some of the active community programs you can be involved with:

 

Urban Forests Coastal Conservation Projects

Join Urban Forests and Conservation Volunteers Australia in their coastal conservation projects at a number of Adelaide ’s metropolitan beaches. Help protect remnant native sand dune plants by removing invasive coastal weeds and installing drift-net fencing to trap wind-blown weed seeds.
For more information contact Matthew Moar on 8212 0777 or visit http://www.urbanforest.on.net/main.htm

Our Patch

Our Patch groups are community groups such as schools, businesses and individuals who work on their “Patch” to improve water quality, biodiversity or natural habitats with the support of Our Patch Project Officers. There are several Our Patch sites in coastal dunes and some groups need more volunteers.
For more information, click on the group location maps at http://www.ourpatch.on.net/

The Port River Clean Project

This project is an initiative of the School of Fish . On weekly boat trips volunteers remove floating debris from the waters of the Port River , from the upper reaches of the river to Snapper Point, and North Arm to the Torrens Island Bridge.
For more information ring Sean Kotz on 8250 9592, email recfish@theschooloffish.com or visit www.theschooloffish.com.

Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program (MLRCP)

This program provides opportunities for community groups and individuals to get involved in natural resource management, including caring for streams and rivers in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
For further information visit http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au

Landcare

Is a program that helps communities work together to care for the land. There are 320 Landcare groups around SA, working to solve common problems, such as weeds, soil salinity and feral animals.
For more information visit http://www.landcaresa.org.au