Community Caring for the Collie River
The Leschenault Catchment Council are delivering an 18 month, community led project to restore and rejuvenate the Collie River foreshore in central Collie, beginning in early 2025.
The program received funding of $49,900 from the 2024 State NRM Community Stewardship Grants Program, and has been further strengthened by financial contribution from the Shire of Collie through South 32 funding under the Shire’s ‘Collie River Revitalisation Strategy’. Further financial contributions have been provided by Premier Coal and significant in-kind contributions have been made by the Friends of Collie River volunteer group.
The project activities include removal of woody weeds and introduced grasses, replanting native foreshore vegetation and provide habitat for native fauna, adjacent to Soldiers Park.
The program will engage Noongar Traditional custodians and Collie community members in interactive events, providing opportunities for the community to learn about the natural and cultural values of the river and participate in on-ground restoration activities.
The planned foreshore rejuvenation complements the Upper Collie River Aquatic Habitat Restoration program, with both projects aiming to enhance ecological health and foster community stewardship for the river.
