News • Water • 19 Feb 2025
Research program underway to inform water security in the Lower Limestone Coast
Limestone Coast Landscape Board collaborates with partners to deliver a research project in the Lower Limestone Coast.
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News • 06 Feb 2025
Karst springs project - the journey of wetland restoration
The karst springs and alkaline fens restoration project in the Eight Mile Creek area is underway.
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News • 30 Jan 2025
Amendment on track for the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan
Progress on the amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is well underway as the Limestone Coast Landscape Board approaches a year of amending the Plan.
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News • 29 Jan 2025
Walk the Seasons of the Limestone Coast
Local community members are invited to take part in the free upcoming Walking the Seasons sessions across the Limestone Coast.
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News • 20 Jan 2025
Introduction to Carbon Farming in the Limestone Coast
Join the carbon conversation by registering for one of our FREE introductory workshops commencing 18 February 2025 in Kingston, Mount Gambier, Millicent, Naracoorte and Bordertown.
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News • 14 Jan 2025
Landholders urged to control rabbits to support roadside baiting
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is encouraging landholders in the Coorong and Tatiara District Council areas to take action against the growing wild rabbit population.
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News • 20 Dec 2024
Property owners urged to control wild rabbits in Mt Gambier
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is encouraging landholders in Mount Gambier to take action against the growing wild rabbit population and control them on their property.
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News • Education • 10 Dec 2024
Young Environmental Leaders celebrate a year of leadership and environmental success
It's a wrap for 2024 for the students of the Young Environmental Leader Program (YELP).
News • Education • 03 Dec 2024
Youth Environment Council snorkel with Dr Harris on recent visit
Limestone Coast Youth Environment Council were treated to a special one on one educational session with Dr Richard Harris OAM at Kilsby Sinkhole.
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News • 02 Dec 2024
Make informed decisions about Carbon Farming in the Limestone Coast
Join the carbon smart conversation by registering for one of our FREE introductory workshops in Kingston, Mount Gambier, Millicent, Naracoorte and Bordertown.
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News • 23 Oct 2024
Bat nights are back!
Get ready to learn interesting facts and witness bats in their natural habitat at the Limestone Coast Landscape Board Bat night.
News • Education • 23 Oct 2024
A Day at the Lake: bringing community, country and culture together
Over 200 people from the Limestone Coast are still a buzz with excitement from the 'A Day at the Lake' even held during the school holidays.
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News • 16 Oct 2024
Continuing on-ground action with Australian Government funding
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has been successfully appointed as Regional Delivery Partner for the Australian Government.
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News • Water • 14 Oct 2024
Feedback flows on the future of water at information sessions
Talking water has proven to be a hot topic with over 340 individuals participating in sessions on the amendment to the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan.
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News • 27 Sep 2024
$100,000 for biodiversity – grant round opens soon
Landholders can apply for grants for up to $10,000.
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News • 26 Sep 2024
Celebrate nature and culture at "A Day at the Lake"
A great family fun day these school holidays.
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News • 13 Sep 2024
Workshop to support landholders control African lovegrass
African lovegrass is fast becoming a serious weed in the upper Limestone Coast and landholders are urged to be vigilant in the control of the invasive weed on their property.
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News • 11 Sep 2024
Bringing community, country and culture together
First Nations Elder led walks bring community, country and culture together
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News • 05 Sep 2024
Limestone Coast Youth Environment Council leading the way
Bold future plans and conservation initiatives were discussed when Youth Environment Council members met with the Board.
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News • 02 Sep 2024
Connect with sustainable soil management
Add Kate to your list of expert soil management advisors! Kate works with individual landholders in the Limestone Coast to improve soil health.
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News • 08 Aug 2024
Grassroots Grants projects announced
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Grassroots Grants recipients. The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has invested over $1.25 million over the past 5 years in grassroots projects.
News • 29 Jul 2024
Notice of low flying aerial culling by helicopter
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is notifying residents that low flying aerial culling of feral deer will occur across approved areas in the Limestone Coast.
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News • Water • 24 Jul 2024
It’s time to talk about the future of water for the Lower Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is set to host a series of sessions aimed at providing an update on the progress of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan amendment.
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News • 24 Jul 2024
Join us - become our next Limestone Coast Landscape Board member
If you are passionate about leading our community and future generations to sustainably manage our regions landscapes, we need you!
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News • Sustainable Primary Production • 23 Jul 2024
Weather stations now 5G
All twenty of the Limestone Coast's automatic weather stations are now 5G, providing increased mobile device and connection capacity.
News • Water • 01 Jul 2024
Amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan making progress
Progress on the amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is underway as the Limestone Coast Landscape Board works towards sustainable water management.
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News • Weeds • 01 Jul 2024
Time to act on winter weeds
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is encouraging landholders to act now to get on top of winter weeds.
News • Education • 11 Jun 2024
Rain, hail or shine students embraced every element of the annual Earthkeepers camp
Students were immersed in nature and learnt about how all living things are connected. They loved exploring the local landscape as part of the Young Environmental Leaders Program.
News • Weeds • 04 Jun 2024
Gorse control in focus
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is urging landholders to be on the lookout for declared weed gorse.
News • Education • 04 Jun 2024
Unique coastal landscape on display as students march through May
Over 200 students from across the Limestone Coast explored our coastal landscape as part of the March in May educational event.
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News • Water • 03 Jun 2024
Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan amendment begins
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has announced that amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is now underway.
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News • Carbon • 21 May 2024
Become a carbon smart land manager
Support is at hand for carbon farming with the appointment of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board's new Carbon Outreach Officer.
News • Education • 07 May 2024
Picture perfect swamp experience for Youth Environment Council members
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board's Youth Environment Council fosters leadership to care for and improve our local landscape.
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News • Water • 18 Jan 2024
Karst springs restoration project starts the journey of wetland restoration
The karst springs and alkaline fens restoration project is Eight Mile Creek is now underway.
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News • Water • 08 Dec 2023
Reviving a Natural Gem
The recent purchase of an Eight Mile Creek property in the Limestone Coast is a bold move by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
News • Water • 31 Oct 2022
Representatives sought from forestry sector
An opportunity for representation from the softwood or hardwood forestry sector to inform the planning and management of water for sustainable use in the Lower Limestone Coast.
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News • Water • 19 Oct 2022
Exploring flows key to joint Board framework
Boards meeting again to discuss shared interests and progress under their Joint Committee and the region’s Drainage and Wetland Strategy.
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News • Water • 28 Sep 2022
Aerial monitoring to begin for seawater intrusion in the Lower Limestone Coast
Aerial monitoring is about to begin over the lower Limestone Coast's southern coastline, collecting data to understand the extent of seawater intrusion inland.
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News • Water • 05 Sep 2022
Stakeholder Advisory Group for Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review announced
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has formed a Stakeholder Advisory Group for the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review.
News • Water • 12 Jul 2022
Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review set to begin
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board have announced they are set to commence the review of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan.
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News • Water • Sustainable Primary Production • 16 Feb 2022
Study to explore aquifer recharge opportunities for primary production
Investigating the feasibility of sourcing excess water from the drainage network and storing it in the aquifer for the benefit of primary industries.
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