As humpback whales begin their southern migration, tour operators and people in recreational vessels are reminded to maintain a safe distance from these giants of the sea.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' 'Reel It In' campaign has hooked another town into reducing fishing waste in Western Australia's marine environment.

More women are being encouraged to pursue a career in fire management following the release of an action plan by the State's premier land management agency.

A naturally occurring disease has been identified as the cause of death of five dolphins from Perth’s rivers and coastal waters this year.

In a West Australian first, drones are being used to track endangered wildlife that has been reintroduced to Dirk Hartog Island National Park in the last two years.

One of the world's most critically endangered reptiles is getting a boost to its wild population with 73 individuals bred at Perth Zoo being released into their natural habitat.

The third round of the McGowan Government's Community Rivercare Program is now open, with applications invited until September 23, 2019.

The McGowan Labor Government has allocated $1 million in funding to the Riverbank Program to improve the condition of shorelines and enhance biodiversity, infrastructure protection and social amenity values in the Swan Canning Riverpark.

Murujuga National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of rock art engravings, will be expanded to include a parcel of land previously zoned for industrial use.

Premier Mark McGowan today announced the official creation of the Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park, located about 80km west of Geraldton.