Waterways are valuable assets that provide environmental, social cultural and economic benefits for Western Australia.
These benefits include:
- water supply for drinking , agriculture and industry
- flood protection
- sustaining biodiversity and fish resources
- preserving cultural heritage and spiritual connections
- opportunities for commerce, such as commercial cruises, boat hire and transport
- recreation, such as boating , fishing, sailing, water-skiing, kayaking, swimming
- public amenity for picnics and events.
Explore the topics below to find out more about our waterways.
