How healthy is the Margaret River?
Community River Condition Snapshot
Explore the river
A remarkable river
Wooditjup Bilya/Margaret River is renowned for its deep cultural connections, globally unique wildlife and exceptional freshwater ecosystems.
A living cultural landscape
Wooditjup Bilya has sustained Wadandi people for thousands of years and continues to hold deep cultural significance today.
A biodiversity hotspot
The Margaret River supports endemic freshwater fish, crayfish and mussels found nowhere else on Earth.
Water for life
Healthy rivers support communities, agriculture, wildlife and the region’s unique landscapes.
A refuge in a drying climate
As south-west WA becomes hotter and drier, the river is becoming increasingly important as a refuge for freshwater wildlife.
River Condition Snapshot
Clean water is the lifeblood of our rivers, linking habitats and nurturing wildlife. Protecting our waterways is essential for a vibrant ecosystem and community health.
Discover how the health of our river is crucial for both nature and our community.
1. Water
Healthy water keeps the river connected, maintains deep refuge pools and supports native wildlife.
Water quality
Good
Increasing Climate Pressure
Fair
Streamflow
In decline
2. Habitat
Healthy habitat provides shelter, food and breeding areas for native wildlife.
Increasing climate pressure affecting reguge pools and connectivity
Good
Aquatic habitat diversity
River connectivity
Summer refuge pools
Riparian vegetation
3. Wildlife
The river supports one of Australia’s most significant freshwater communities.
Increasing climate pressure affecting reguge pools and connectivity
Good
4. Community caring for the River
Long-term community stewardship is helping improve river health.
An increasing population and pressures on the river require more river stewardship at home, work and by the river.
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Community Resource Centre
33 Tunbridge Street
Margaret River WA 6285
Postal Address
PO Box 1749 Margaret River WA. 6285
Contact Us
Phone: (08) 9757 2202
Email: info@natureconservation.org.au
