Marine Guide to Government

Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH)

www.environment.sa.gov.au

Outline of maritime-related activities

• marine biodiversity conservation policies (e.g. Estuaries policy and action plan; integrated oceans management; climate change; integrated coastal zone management);
• marine planning (bioregional planning for all SA waters) and marine protected area development;
• management of marine and estuarine areas within wilderness areas, national parks and other reserves (including waters e.g. Great Australian Bight Marine Park);
• management of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary;
• management of activities relating to marine mammals;
• administration of permits for commercial whale watching;
• Coast Protection Board.

Other South Australian Departments/Agencies

• Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
• Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology (DFEEST)
• Department of Administrative and Information Services (DAIS)
• Department of Primary Industries & Regions (PIRSA)
• Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH)
• Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Port Operators
• Service SA
• South Australian Tourism Commission (Tourism SA)