The Shire of Collie and South32 Worsley Alumina have partnered to help improve the water quality in the Collie River.
Worsley Alumina will contribute $90,000 over three years to assist with weed eradication and the planting of more than 60,000 native seedlings along areas of the river suffering from environmental damage.
The newly-formed Friends of the Collie River community group will also be involved, organising planting events over the next few months.
Shire president Sarah Stanley welcomed the partnerships in assisting in the restoration of the river.
“The Collie River is such an important asset to the lifestyle, culture and identity of our community,” she said.
“There has been some success in recent years in managing the rampant nardoo, and the next steps include managing the watsonia on the banks and replanting it with native species.
“By working together with industry and community, we can achieve our vision of the restoration of the Collie River to an asset we can all be proud of.”
Worsley Alumina Vice President Operations Dino Otranto said the restoration project would create a lasting benefit for Collie.
“As a global resources company, we know how important it is to rehabilitate our natural environment, ensuring we leave things the way we found them for future generations,” Mr Otranto said.
“We’re proud to support such an important initiative.”
If you’d like to help with efforts to restore the river, contact the Shire of Collie on 9734 9000 or look for the Friends of the Collie River Facebook page.