Projects

Whether you're interested in river history, dolphins, birds, insects, water quality, oxygenation and other scientific issues, or simply just want to know more about our beautiful Swan Canning Riverpark and how to help protect it, we have a variety of different projects that may be of interest to you.

Dolphin Watch

Dolphin Watch is a collaborative, citizen science research and education project and recognises the importance of dolphins as potential indicators of river and estuarine health. The project aims to provide a better understanding of dolphin ecology and their interactions with human activities.... Find out more ...

Beach-nesting Birds

The Swan River is recognised as a very important area for waterbirds. There are 84 recorded species, of which 35 are seen regularly.  But there has been a loss of species and abundance especially in the last few decades inparticularly.....Find out more...

Prawn Watch

Prawn Watch was a project that engaged the community in monitoring prawns in the Swan Canning Riverpark. The citizen science project was part of a larger program focused on restocking the Western School Prawn population in the rivers. Find out more ...

Reel It In - fishing line bins

The Reel it in fishing line bin project was developed to reduce fishing line entanglements in dolphins, pelicans and other wildlife in the Swan Canning Riverpark. Find out more...

Phosphorus Awareness

The Phosphorus Awareness Project (PAP) is a campaign that educates the community about the impact of too many nutrients in the Swan and Canning River systems and wetlands. Find out more ...

RiverWise Gardening

Our RiverWise Gardening workshops are delivered by award winning media personality Josh Byrne and are designed to teach us sustainable gardening practices to reduce urban fertiliser use in the Swan Canning Catchment. Find out more ...