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Almost $1 million in grants has been handed to projects that will improve the health and habitat of the Swan and Canning rivers under the fifth round of the Community Rivercare Program.

Successful schemes ranged from sea scouts improving nearby water bird habitat to foreshore revegetation by friends of local waterways.

Since its inception in 2018-19, the McGowan Government's Community Rivercare Program has funded 46 projects through 29 volunteer-based community groups.

Projects sharing among the $915,143 in funding from the latest round include:

More information can be found at https://pws.dbca.wa.gov.au/rivercare

Comments attributed to Environment Minister Reece Whitby:

"It's wonderful to see the involvement, passion and commitment of community groups in caring for our waterways.

"There are so many positive environmental and social outcomes from these projects, which enhance the natural values of the Swan and Canning rivers.

"The McGowan Government is committed to delivering funding to community-led projects which not only improve the health of waterways but also increase public enjoyment of these recreational areas."

Minister's office - 6552 6300

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Perth waterways benefit from nearly $1 million for Community Rivercare Program - Media Statements