Working to preserve the Canning Wetlands

The good work of environmental conservation groups in the Canning River Wetlands is being undermined by Federal Government cuts to environmental funding in the region.

Conservation efforts suffered a double blow when WA received only 10% of funding in the Eastern-centric Caring for Our Country Open Grants and then Perth Natural Resource Management had its funding cut significantly in the Regional Grants.

The result has been job losses and project cancellation.

Local voluntary groups should be commended for their continued efforts in the wetlands.

They are transforming the wetlands into one of the finest environmental, family and recreation areas in Perth.

The Wilson Wetlands Action Group and the Canning River Regional Park Volunteers deserve recognition in particular for their efforts clearing weeds and planting native vegetation.

If you would like to become a volunteer please contact my office for more information.Links:

Read:

• My speech and press release on the first set of funding cuts
• My speech and press release on the second set of funding cuts
• Media cuttings.

External:

• Department of Environment and Conservation http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/hotproperty/property/regional-parks/canning-river-regional-park.html
• Experience Perth http://www.experienceperth.com/en/Top+things+to+do+in+Perth/Nature+and+Marine+Parks/Canning+River+Regional+Park.htm