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.
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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 29 September 2023
Wilson Inlet Community Planting Day: You're Invited
Come along to a community revegetation day on Saturday 7 October
Posted 24 August 2023
Ongoing Revegetation Efforts to Heal Illegal Clearing on Inlet
Local community gets involved in ongoing revegetation program on Wilson Inlet shore
Posted 23 May 2023
Community Citizen of the Year Award Winners Named
Environmental preservation volunteer Mark Parre named Community Citizen of the Year
Posted 17 April 2023
Wilson Inlet Foreshore Revegetation Efforts Continue
Collaboration between Shire and WICC continues to plant native seedlings along foreshore
Posted 15 August 2022
Connection Through Planting for National Schools Tree Day
Kwoorabup Nature School and Shire of Denmark collaborate to revegetate bushland
Posted 20 July 2022
Revegetation Efforts to Heal Illegal Clearing on Inlet Foreshore
Shire collaborates with WICC to restore naturally occurring vegetation
Posted 03 May 2022
Native Plant Propagation How-To Video Series
Free instructional short films featuring Revegetation Officer Mark Parre
Posted 16 March 2022
Bushland Healer Film Celebrates Dedication
Revegetation Officer Mark Parre recognised for his important work in short film
Posted 21 July 2021
Community Propagation Workshop a Success
Revegetation Officer Mark Parre shared his knowledge with participants on Saturday
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For more information about our revegetation program, please visit our Revegetation page.
Djerrt Mia Bird Sanctuary
In 2022, the creation of the Djerrt Mia Bird Sanctuary was endorsed by Council, protecting an area of Prawn Rock Channel in Wilson Inlet for nesting of rare migratory shore birds.
Posted 14 July 2022
Bird Sanctuary In Effect From Today, Thursday 14 July
Map, media release and Council Meeting minutes available online
Posted 23 June 2022
Compromise Achieved at Prawn Rock Channel Island
Bird Sanctuary set to be created in Wilson Inlet following extensive consultation
Posted 21 March 2022
Bird Sanctuary Advertised for Public Comment
Community encouraged to share their thoughts about bird sanctuary development
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Other
Posted 11 March 2024
McLean Oval Recycled Wastewater Irrigation Project Operating
Denmark's McLean Oval to be kept green by recycled wastewater
Posted 02 August 2023
Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities
Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback
Posted 24 July 2023
Updated Policy for Outbuildings & Water Tanks Adopted
Updated policy cuts 'red tape' for sheds and other development
Posted 17 April 2023
Waterwise Re-endorsement for Shire of Denmark
Waterwise accreditation secured for 2023 in recognition of responsible water use
Posted 23 November 2022
Recycled Wastewater to Irrigate McLean Oval Next Summer
Joint Shire of Denmark and Water Corporation initiative to reuse treated wastewater
Posted 31 March 2022
Waterwise Re-endorsement for Shire of Denmark
Shire endorsed again as Waterwise Council for 2022
Posted 10 March 2021
Waterwise Re-endorsement for Shire of Denmark
Commitment to responsible water usage in Shire of Denmark recognised
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Details on other local initiatives and organisations working in this space, as well as information on what the Shire is doing to work towards our Sustainability Strategy commitments are available on our Sustainable Water page.
For more information, please contact our Sustainability Officer.
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Contact
Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
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