The State Government has provided $650,000 for 13 priority local projects to improve the Swan and Canning river foreshores.

Environment Minister Donna Faragher said the Swan River Trust’s Riverbank Grants Scheme provided vital support to local and State Government land managers for priority river restoration work.

“This year, nine different Swan Canning Riverpark land managers will receive Riverbank funding for a range of foreshore restoration and protection activities addressing priority areas,” Mrs Faragher said.

“This funding will boost the capacity of land managers to improve degraded areas; mitigate erosion; enhance habitat and native vegetation; and address public amenity values and safety.

“On-the-ground works - such as weed control, revegetation and erosion control - are essential if we are to preserve our shorelines and rivers for generations to come.

“Looking after the Riverpark is a shared responsibility, and only through the collaboration of the State Government, local government and the community are these projects possible.”

A list of the 2009-10 Riverbank Grant Scheme recipients is attached

For further information visit http://www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au