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Environment
Water
Wetlands and waterways throughout the shire are highly valued by the community. The waterways, wetlands and other water dependent ecosystems including kast systems are fundamental to the regions global significance as a biodiversity hotspot.
There are a significant number of wetlands and waterways throughout the Shire. Wetlands include Kilcarnup swamps, Wilderness drive swamps, Margaret River swamps, Devils pool on Boodjidup Brook, Lake Davies wetlands and Turner Brook Wetlands. There is one small river, three creeks and eleven minor creeks that drain the coast in the Cape to Cape area. The Blackwood and Scott Rivers are two significant rivers in the southern portion of the Shire. Both of these rivers lead to the Hardy Inlet, the largest estuarine environment within the Shire and noted for its habitat values.
Water Quality in the Margaret River itself is considered to be good, due in no small part to the fact it originates in state forest and has a relatively continuous buffer of fringing vegetation for much of its length (Middle 2003 ).
Inland waters are usually considered within the context of their drainage basins, catchments and discharge zones. These systems are essential for maintaining biodiversity and regulating catchment water balances. They also provide economic and social benefits by providing drinking water and irrigation water supplies, supporting food production and underpinning a diverse array of recreational, spiritual, inspirational, scientific, cultural and educational values.
The Department of Water website has a large number of publications available for downloading.
For more information contact:
Customer Service Officer, Customer Service Centre
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 08 9780 5255
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512
