Premier Mark McGowan officially opened the new $5.2 million campground and boating facilities at Collie's Lake Kepwari today, marking the delivery of a major election commitment to drive tourism and support the local economy.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has released a new resource for people with disability, their families and carers that highlights the accessibility improvements in Western Australia's national parks and reserves.
The McGowan Government is leading the way in successful joint management with traditional owners, as confirmed by a review into the functionality of Western Australia's joint management arrangements.
The McGowan Government has today announced the completion of the first two stages of the William Bay National Park renewal project and reopening of the park to the public.
Works have commenced on upgrades to two popular Western Australian mountain bike trails as part of the McGowan Government's $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan.
A new telecommunications facility will be installed in Lane Poole Reserve's Nanga campgrounds to improve visitor safety through better Telstra mobile phone coverage and emergency services coverage.
Construction will soon start on two jetties in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park, to ensure conservation of the islands and open the area up to new tourism opportunities.
The McGowan Government has today executed a historic native title settlement agreement with the traditional owners of the Gibson Desert Nature Reserve that will provide economic, social and cultural benefits for Aboriginal communities in the area.
Water Minister Dave Kelly and Environment Minister Stephen Dawson have today announced that areas of a former pine plantation in Perth's north will be rehabilitated as habitat for the endangered Carnaby's cockatoo under a partnership between the Water Corporation and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
