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 Swan and Canning rivers are set to benefit from more than $1.4 million in new funding for foreshore restoration projects as part of the McGowan Government’s Riverbank Program.
Researchers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and partners have been working to discover how flatback turtle skeletons can reveal more about the lives of Australia’s iconic turtle species.
The McGowan Government has established three new Kimberley marine parks in the Buccaneer Archipelago - with over a million hectares of conservation estate now created under the Plan for Our Parks initiative.
Researchers and volunteers have successfully relocated 7 of Australia's rarest birds as part of a threatened species partnership between the Western Australian and Australian Governments, non-government organisations and community volunteers.
The McGowan Government has appointed 12 members to the Community Reference Committee (CRC) for the review and proposed expansion of the Marmion Marine Park.
Environment Minister Reece Whitby has today presented a Lotterywest grant to the Darling Range Wildlife Shelter to further support its efforts in caring for sick or injured wildlife.
Environment Minister Reece Whitby has today announced local architects Gresley Abas will design the new Park Centre that will become the focal point of John Forrest National Park.
A total of 22 community groups have been awarded $281,240 in grants this year to deliver 53 projects that will help conserve bushland and waterways in the Swan, Canning and surrounding catchments.
