CRREPA is a local community-based, not-for-profit, voluntary organisation working to protect and restore the health, diversity and productivity of the Canning River, in particular the Yagan Wetland Reserve and the Rossmoyne/Shelley foreshores.
We work with state and local government agencies as well as with local schools and organisations. CRREPA is recognised as a knowledgeable voice on foreshore conservation issues. CRREPA obtains grant funding for conservation projects and has various sub-groups actively involved in ‘hands on’ environmental activities.
Why we are active
CRREPA was formed in 1994 with the aim of ensuring that the Lower Canning and Bullcreek riverine environments are restored & conserved as healthy habitats.
As such, CRREPA’s activities also benefit the enjoyment of the foreshore by present and future generations.
Contact Details
Stephen Johnston – President
0447 273 727
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CRREPA membership brochure
The catchment area
CRREPA’s focus area is within the Canning Catchment, in particular the Rossmoyne/Shelley foreshores, Yagan Wetland Reserve, and the Bullcreek inlet within the City of Canning.
The focus area contains a variety of Swan Coastal Plain habitats including Melaleuca and flooded gum flats, reed beds and areas of open water. These support a variety of water birds and invertebrates as well as providing an attractive and interesting urban experience for the local community. Together with the Canning River Regional Park, the area forms a link to the upper Canning and creates an important corridor for wildlife
Storm flooding near Zenith Avenue, Shelley Riverton Drive

How can you help?
- Become a CRREPA member
- Become informed on rivercare issues
- Join in on community work days
- Do not trample foreshore vegetation
- Do not disturb bird resting areas
- Contact CRREPA with any bird sightings
- Do not put pollutants down the drains
- Reduce your use of garden fertiliser
- Clean-up after your dog
Downloads
Shelley Foreshore Bird Species List (2024)
CRREPA membership brochure
CRREPA Submission City of Canning Review Shelley-Rossmoyne Management Plan (2018)
CRREPA Site Tour Booklet (Nurdi+Rossmoyne+Shelley) Sept 2021
Newsletters
CRREPA News #30 (April 2009)
CRREPA News #31 (October 2009)
CRREPA News #32 (April 2010)
CRREPA News #33 (October 2010)
CRREPA News #34 (April 2011)
CRREPA News #35 (October 2011)
CRREPA News #36 (April 2012)
CRREPA News #37 (October 2012)
CRREPA News #38 (April 2013)
CRREPA News #39 (October 2013)
CRREPA News #40 (May 2014)
CRREPA News #41 (October 2014)
CRREPA News #42 (April 2015)
CRREPA News #43 (August 2015)
CRREPA News #44 (November 2015)
CRREPA News #45 (April 2016)
CRREPA News #46 (August 2016)
CRREPA News #47 (November 2016)
CRREPA News #48 (April 2017)
CRREPA News #49 (August 2017)
CRREPA News #50 (November 2017)
CRREPA News #51 (April 2018)
CRREPA News #52 (August 2018)
CRREPA News #53 (November 2018)
CRREPA News #54 (April 2019)
CRREPA News #55 (September 2019)
CRREPA News #56 (November 2019)
CRREPA News #57 (April 2020)
CRREPA News #58 (September 2020)
CRREPA News #59 (April 2021)