Report a River Incident or Emergency

Contact the Department’s Riverpark Unit on 9219 0900 or their afterhours number 9278 0981 to report an algal bloom, fish kill or pollution. Take note of the location, colour of the water, odour from the water, types of dead fish you can see or the possible pollution source, and call the Riverpark Unit immediately. For injuried wildlife please call WILDCARE.

River Guardians enquiries: community@dbca.wa.gov.au
Rivers and Estuaries Branch enquiries: rivers.info@dbca.wa.gov.au
For sick or injured native wildlife: WILDCARE Helpline (08) 9474 9055
Media queries: (08) 9219 9999

Contact River Guardians

The program is managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and delivered through the Public Information and Corporate Affairs Branch.

17 Dick Perry Avenue
Technology Park, Western Precinct
KENSINGTON WA 6151

Postal Address:
Parks and Visitor Services
Locked Bag 104
BENTLEY DELIVERY CENTRE
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6983

Phone number:
(08) 9278 0900 (8:30am – 4:30pm weekdays) or afterhours on (08) 9278 0981.