The Swan and Canning rivers and their major tributaries are iconic features of Perth’s landscape. They are prized for their natural values, recreational opportunities and cultural and social importance.

The State Government is committed to protecting and enhancing the health of the river system, supporting restoration projects undertaken by community volunteer groups through the Community Rivercare Program. 

North Subregion Round

This is a unique funding round, in addition to rounds 1-8 of the program; and is only for projects in the North Subregion of the Swan Canning Catchment.

For the next two years, grant funds will be available to enable on-ground works by community groups located within the North Subregion. This program is administered by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

Projects can run for up to two years and will be implemented from 1 July 2025.  

Grants of between $12,500 and $100,000 (ex GST) in total for the duration of the project will be provided to community volunteer groups to conserve the natural, cultural, and social amenity values of the rivers, tributaries and urban drains within the North Subregion of the Swan Canning Catchment.

This will be achieved through projects that deliver:

• Habitat improvement for birds and/or other species dependent on waterways.
• Foreshore revegetation and weed control.
• Weed control to promote natural regeneration.
• Bank stabilisation to repair or prevent foreshore erosion.
• Water quality improvement.

Projects must be in the North Subregion of the Swan Canning Catchment and be within the riparian zone of rivers, tributaries or urban drains of this North subregion.

To date, the Community Rivercare Program has funded 89 projects resulting in the revegetation of foreshores and increased habitat for fish, native birds and other species dependent on waterways.

North Subregion Round 
Opening Friday 20 September 2024 
Closing midnight Sunday 21 October 2024