The Western Australian Government has called for applications for funding from community and conservation groups through the 2011 Riverbank Grants Scheme for projects to help protect the Swan Canning Riverbank.

 

Environment Minister Bill Marmion said the State-funded grants would be allocated to projects focused on shoreline protection and rehabilitation works on the Swan and Canning rivers.

 

The scheme, run through the Swan River Trust, offers grants to a range of projects, from tree-planting projects to larger, infrastructure developments.

 

Projects are based on a cost-sharing arrangement and must be carried out on publicly- owned land in the Swan Canning Riverpark.

 

Applications close 5pm on Friday, April 1. For more information on how to apply and details of past projects visit http://www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au or call the trust on 9278 0900.