Southern Right Whale Nursery Protection Area consultation has now closed

Following a community deputation in September 2018, Council agreed to undertake public consultation seeking community feedback on the possibility of establishing a motorised vessel exclusion zone between the Hindmarsh River Mouth and Murray River Mouth during whale season to provide increased protection for this Southern Right Whale nursery area.

Public consultation was undertaken during February/March 2019 and in light of community feedback received, Council supported writing to State Government in support of a motorised vessel exclusion zone for 1 May to 31 October (i.e. with an exception for emergency services only).