The Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve (Nyiyaparli Country) is the largest and most important wetland in the Pilbara region. It is located in the middle reaches of the Fortescue River, in the Fortescue River Valley about 100km north-west of Newman.

The 106,000ha Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve was created under the State Government’s Plan for our Parks initiative to create five million hectares of new national and marine parks and conservation reserves across Western Australia.

The draft joint management plan has been prepared by the Department and Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation.

A report summarising the public submissions and outcomes will be made available along with the final joint management plan. 

The public comment period closed Friday 21 February 2025. 

Draft management plan: