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 02 July 2024 Draft Council Policies Out for Public Comment

Community Contributions Policy and Property Management Policy out for review

Posted 28 June 2024 Denmark Direct Community Newsletter June 2024

Posted 27 June 2024 Corporate Business Plan 2024-2028 Adopted by Council

Next four years of project and service delivery planned in line with community feedback

Posted 26 June 2024 Intention to Lease: Cnr South Coast Hwy and Denmark-Mt Barker Rd

Council intends to lease land to Freight Lines Group, public comment invited by 4pm, 10 July

Posted 20 June 2024 Consultation for Inaugural Youth Strategy to Begin Soon

Preliminary work underway, youth aged 15-25 invited to be peer researchers

Posted 19 June 2024 Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment

Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark

Posted 19 June 2024 Popular Program 'Book a Ranger' Assists with Fire Preparedness

Book a Ranger program up and running again until November to assist residents prepare

Posted 18 June 2024 Intention to Lease: Cnr South Coast Hwy and Denmark-Mt Barker Rd

Public comment invited until 4pm Tuesday 2 July 2024

Posted 18 June 2024 School Holiday Program: Find a Local Activity for Your Kids

We've got you sorted for what to do locally with your kids these school holidays

Posted 14 June 2024 Town Planning Scheme No.3 Amendment 148

Approved Scheme Amendment 148 - No. 40 Wentworth Road, Ocean Beach

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

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