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 November 2024 Survey Released for Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review

Have your say online or via hardcopy before Friday 17 January

Posted 18 November 2024 Temporary Fencing Installed at Bird Sanctuary as Migratory Birds Arrive

Fencing installed earlier this month, due to stay in place until April

Posted 15 November 2024 Notice of Annual Meeting of Electors

Community members invited to attend 6pm Tuesday 26 November

Posted 15 November 2024 Community Forum: Roadside Vegetation Mapping Report

Community members invited to attend forum to find out more about this project

Posted 01 November 2024 Restricted Burning Period Commences Today 1 Nov

Permits to burn required during the Restricted Burning Period from 1 Nov - 15 Dec

Posted 31 October 2024 Denmark Direct Community Newsletter October 2024

Posted 31 October 2024 Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review Set to Begin

Council endorsed project scope, community engagement plan and preferred independent consultant

Posted 31 October 2024 Ocean Beach Redevelopment Project Update

Important community update about progress at Ocean Beach

Posted 30 October 2024 Community Grants Awarded to 2024 Recipients

Nine community groups named as successful applicants to this year's grants round

Posted 30 October 2024 Expression of Interest: Sponsorship Opportunity for Local Events

The Shire is looking to sponsor local Australia Day events held on 26 January 2025

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

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