The South Australian Government has announced the opening of a new Natural Resources Management Centre in the state’s South East region.

 

State Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Paul Caica, said the facility will provide local residents with access to advice on the management of natural resources and key environmental issued in the South East.

 

 

“The centre will provide in-person and telephone advice and support to the community on the management of natural resources and environmental issues. It will also connect the region’s residents to their NRM Board, and encourage involvement in decision-making about regional natural resources,” Mr Caica said.

 

“Making good decisions about the environment and the wise use of our natural resources will help ensure South Australia continues to be a great place to live.

 

“As a Government we want to make sure the community can access information on land and water use, and opening Natural Resources Centres around the state is one of the best ways of doing this.”

 

SENRM Board Presiding Member Mark Braes said the new centre would provide many benefits tot he community and would contribute to a more efficient way of managing the region’s natural resources.

 

“The new centre will enable us to provide an enhanced service to the community and increase the opportunity for community involvement in natural resource management,” Mr Braes said.