The Swan Canning Riverpark is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural and recreational significance. The new Swan Canning River Protection Strategy provides a collaborative master plan to guide investment, keep the rivers healthy and ensure the Riverpark remains accessible for the community to enjoy.
Swan River Trust
“ A healthy river for all, forever ”
About the Swan River Trust
The Swan River Trust is an advisory body providing independent, high level strategic advice on the protection of the Swan and Canning rivers and related developments. The Trust is vested with the care, control, and management of the river reserve with various responsibilities including developing policies, and preparing and reporting on strategic documents relating to the management of Perth’s iconic Swan Canning Riverpark. Day-to-day management of the Swan Canning Riverpark is now a function of the Department of Parks and Wildlife. More about us...
River Guardians
River Guardians are friends of the Swan and Canning rivers. They keep the rivers healthy and enjoy great member benefits. Members are connected with the Swan Canning Riverpark and the people and programs protecting our rivers, and can participate in events, volunteering opportunities and training. Membership is free.
Amalgamation
From 1 July 2015, the role and functions of the Swan River Trust were merged with the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Parks and Wildlife has created a new Rivers and Estuaries Division which, working with other divisions and government agencies, will ensure a focus on the highest priorities in river science, protection, conservation and management.