Waterways

Our wetland environments are extensive and unique. Wetland systems in the Shire of Denmark include Parry Inlet, Irwin Inlet, Owingup Swamp and Wilson Inlet. Frogs, reptiles and birds that live in these areas rely on wetlands for survival. We acknowledge the importance of rivers, inlets and coastline to residents, visitors and the local economy, and implements and advocates for policies with other relevant authorities and organisations to maintain these to a high standard of health and amenity.

What We Do

Collaborative Partnerships

We work closely with a range of land users, organisations, authorities and community groups to ensure the on-going health of our waterways, but the Shire is not the lead agency for the coordination and delivery of outcomes in water quality.

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation consults the Shire as a primary stakeholder in their management of inlets, rivers and wetlands.

Noongar Elder Wayne Webb speaking on Connection to Country

Filmed and edited by Earthrise Production on behalf of Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee with funding from the Shire of Denmark.

Inlet Opening Protocols

Water Corporation is the agency responsible for the opening of the Wilson Inlet.

The Shire of Denmark is the agency responsible for the opening of the Parry Inlet and the Irwin Inlet (Peaceful Bay).

The Opening Protocol documents are available below under Related Documents.

Revegetation Projects

Our Revegetation and Sustainability Officers work closely with local organisation Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee to re-establish illegally cleared native vegetation along the foreshore of the Wilson Inlet.

Local schools and community volunteers are often involved in revegetation projects locally, with community planting days held each spring.

Posted 20 December 2024 Annual Christmas Closure: 24 December to 2 January

Shire Admin, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot to close doors at noon 24 December

Posted 20 December 2024 Appointment of Ranger, Fire Control Officer and Chief FCO

Public notice of two new appointments

Posted 20 December 2024 Denmark Direct Community Newsletter December 2024

Posted 20 December 2024 Substantial Congestion Expected at Ocean Beach and Prawn Rock

A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson

Posted 20 December 2024 Holiday Waste Collections and Tip Closures

Kerbside collections, plus info on Tip, Tip Shop and Containers for Change

Posted 16 December 2024 Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation

$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead

Posted 16 December 2024 Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December

From 16 December to 15 March it is an offence to light an outdoor fire

Posted 12 December 2024 Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month

Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025

Posted 11 December 2024 Adoption of Waste Local Law 2024

Copy of the new local law can be viewed online or in person at the Shire Admin

Posted 10 December 2024 Ratepayers Rewarded for Paying Rates on Time

Seven lucky ratepayers rewarded with Denmark Dollars for paying rates by due date

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For more information about our revegetation program, please visit our Revegetation page.

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