Traditional owners leading the Murujuga Cultural Landscape World Heritage nomination process are today celebrating the Tentative Listing of the world's largest concentration of rock with a special on-country ceremony at Murujuga National Park.
People can now plan their adventures in Western Australia's national parks and reserves at the touch of a button, following the release of a new geo-referenced map in the WA Parks Foundation's Smart Park map series.
The State Government is inviting proposals for new tourism attractions, experiences and concepts for Western Australia's national and marine parks and conservation reserves, as part of the State's COVID-19 recovery.
Water Minister Dave Kelly and Environment Minister Stephen Dawson have today announced that areas of a former pine plantation in Perth's north will be rehabilitated as habitat for the endangered Carnaby's cockatoo under a partnership between the Water Corporation and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
Construction will soon start on two jetties in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park, to ensure conservation of the islands and open the area up to new tourism opportunities.
A new telecommunications facility will be installed in Lane Poole Reserve's Nanga campgrounds to improve visitor safety through better Telstra mobile phone coverage and emergency services coverage.
One of the world's rarest and most critically endangered reptiles has been given a lifeline, thanks to the record-breaking success of a collaborative breed-for-release program.
The McGowan Government is further highlighting its commitment to protecting the rich biodiversity of our State with the creation of new nature reserves in the South-West region.
The McGowan Government's advocacy over many years for better aerial firefighting support has been acknowledged with the addition of a Large Air Tanker to the State's aerial fleet for this bushfire season.
