Points of River Access as found in the river foreshore assessment. DISCLAIMER: While the dataset has been prepared by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, it contains information from State and federally funded foreshore assessment projects conducted at different times by Natural Resource Management groups with support from DWER regional offices. It should be noted that for any given location, the data provides a ‘snapshot’ of the attributes recorded at one specific time. Any information or representation expressed or implied in this database is made in good faith and on the basis that the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and its employees are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be in respect of any information or representation referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained to verify the information contained in this database before applying to particular circumstances. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation accepts no responsibility for collecting or updating this data but some known errors are being addressed. This dataset was formerly known as Foreshore Conditions - River Access (DOW-052)

Points of Erosion as found in the river foreshore assessment. DISCLAIMER: While the dataset has been prepared by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, it contains information from State and federally funded foreshore assessment projects conducted at different times by Natural Resource Management groups with support from DWER regional offices. It should be noted that for any given location, the data provides a ‘snapshot’ of the attributes recorded at one specific time. Any information or representation expressed or implied in this database is made in good faith and on the basis that the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and its employees are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be in respect of any information or representation referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained to verify the information contained in this database before applying to particular circumstances. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation accepts no responsibility for collecting or updating this data but some known errors are being addressed. This dataset was formerly known as Foreshore Conditions - Erosion (DOW-045)

Locations where an assessment of riverbank protection fencing has been undertaken and the exact spatial location of fences is unknown. The linework is based on river linework - it does not show the spatial location of fences. Selecting a point along the linework will indicate if there is a fence which protects the river bank and may indicate the condition of the fence. It should be noted that linework will appear where an assessment of riverbank protection fencing has been undertaken, even if no fence is present at that location. Left and right bank are relative to an observer facing downstream. This dataset was formerly known as Foreshore Conditions - Assessment of Right Bank Protection Fencing (DOW-047)

Points of Interest as found in the river foreshore assessment. DISCLAIMER: While the dataset has been prepared by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, it contains information from State and federally funded foreshore assessment projects conducted at different times by Natural Resource Management groups with support from DWER regional offices. It should be noted that for any given location, the data provides a ‘snapshot’ of the attributes recorded at one specific time. Any information or representation expressed or implied in this database is made in good faith and on the basis that the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and its employees are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be in respect of any information or representation referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained to verify the information contained in this database before applying to particular circumstances. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation accepts no responsibility for collecting or updating this data. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation accepts no responsibility for collecting or updating this data but some known errors are being addressed. This dataset was formerly known as Foreshore Conditions - Points of Interest (DOW-051)

Point locations of specified weeds as found in the river foreshore assessment. DISCLAIMER: While the dataset has been prepared by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, it contains information from State and federally funded foreshore assessment projects conducted at different times by Natural Resource Management groups with support from DWER regional offices. It should be noted that for any given location, the data provides a ‘snapshot’ of the attributes recorded at one specific time. Any information or representation expressed or implied in this database is made in good faith and on the basis that the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and its employees are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be in respect of any information or representation referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained to verify the information contained in this database before applying to particular circumstances. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation accepts no responsibility for collecting or updating this data, some known errors are being addressed. This dataset was formerly known as Foreshore Conditions - Weeds (DOW-053)

This dataset is under review, please contact DWER for access to updated version. This dataset is a catalogue of current & historic boundaries of Water Allocation Plans and Statements and associated attributes. Each boundary indicates the area covered by the plan or statement. Water Allocation Plans may also be known as Water Management Plans. This dataset is intended to aid in water resource management.

The "Clearing Control Catchments - CAWSA" dataset relates to Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 (CAWSA) Part IIA Control of Catchment Areas legislation for controlling the clearing of native vegetation to prevent salinisation of water resources in some existing or potential water source catchments. The dataset is used by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in administering clearing licence applications, policy decision making and for providing advice. The catchments depicted were proclaimed 1976-1978 and became subject to clearing controls where land owners and occupiers could not clear native vegetation on their property unless authorised under a CAWSA Licence to Clear. The "Clearing Control Catchments - CAWSA" dataset also shows Zones of salinity risk in the controlled catchments where Zone A is the highest salinity risk and Zone D the lowest. These zones were used to determine where, in the administration of clearing controls, some limited clearing may be granted in areas of lower salinity risk. Since the advent of Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) clearing regulations in 2004, native vegetation clearing proponents state-wide must obtain an EP Act Permit before undertaking any clearing. Landowners and occupiers of CAWSA compensated land and those exempt from the need for an EP Act clearing Permit are however still required to obtain a CAWSA Licence to Clear. This dataset was formerly known as CAWSA Part 2A Clearing Control Catchments (DOW-028)

Statewide River Water Quality Assessment (SRWQA) 2004 & 2008 uses water quality data collected as far back as 1998 to determine the status and trends of nine water quality parameters for all waterways in the state, where consistent data is available. The project was undertaken by the Water Science Branch of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in 1999 and 2004 has now been updated to include water quality information up to the end of 2007. This dataset only shows the classifications and trends from the 2004 and 2008 assessment. The Assessment focused on colour, dissolved organic carbon, dissolved oxygen, pH, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total dissolved salts, total suspended solids and turbidity. A total of 255 sites from 23 basins in Western Australia (out of a total of 44) were included in the 2008 update with 126 of these being assessed for the first time in 2008. In 2004 232 sites were assessed. Due to a lack of data numerous sites that were assessed in 2004 are not included in the 2008 update. Many basins had no data, whilst the others lacked recent monitoring data. The status and trend results were compiled into an excel spreadsheet. Dataset was formerly known as Statewide River Water Quality Assessment (DOW-056)

The dataset shows the location and spatial extent of aquatic ecosystems and their potential dependence on the surface expression of groundwater. It shows aquatic ecosystems at a scale of 1:100 000 and is best viewed at this scale. Not all ecosystems are present in the dataset, smaller aquatic ecosystems requiring a higher resolution are not displayed. Aquatic ecosystems that are known or likely to interact with groundwater in their hydrological cycle are potentially groundwater-dependent. The aquatic groundwater-dependent ecosystem (GDE) dataset shows the location of aquatic ecosystems and their GDE potential in the Fitzroy water planning area. The aquatic ecosystems included in the final dataset are categorised as: + Base-flow rivers + Wetlands + Estuarine and near shore marine + Springs. River base flow systems – River systems and associated riparian vegetation are unique ecosystems providing a habitat for threatened and priority flora and fauna, including native aquatic species and birds. Base flow is a component of the total stream flow that is supported by groundwater discharge. River permanence and flow duration indicate groundwater dependence during periods of low or no rainfall supporting differing ecosystem processes. There are several permanent riverine pools found on the main Fitzroy River channel. WETLANDS – wetlands that have a known or likely element of groundwater discharge in their hydrological cycle will be considered groundwater dependent. Wetlands are areas of seasonally, intermittently or permanently waterlogged or inundated land, whether natural or otherwise, such as lakes, swamps, pools, springs, and damplands. The hydrogeology of the Fitzroy water planning area is complex and variable. Hydrogeology mapping and a hydrogeologist should be consulted to determine the groundwater source of a wetland. ESTUARINE AND NEAR SHORE MARINE - Estuarine habitats are classified as components of an estuary, partially enclosed by land, with a continuous or intermittent connection to the ocean. With a freshwater influence from overland run-off, there is diluting and mixing of seawater. These habitats can include estuarine wetlands, lagoons, salt marshes, and mangroves. Near shore marine habitats are exposed to the waves and currents of the open ocean. Their water regimes are dominated by the ebb and flow of the ocean and tend to have a high salinity, normally greater than 33%. These habitats include seagrass meadows, coral, and stromatolites. The Fitzroy, May, Meda, and Robinson Rivers flow into the King Sound, supporting many different near shore marine habitats. Seagrass meadows, mangrove forests and salt flats are known to occur in and around the King Sound. SPRINGS - Springs provide a permanent source of freshwater and are recognised as important aquatic ecosystems found throughout the Australian landscape. The occurrence of permanent water in arid landscapes provides stable long-term habitat, critical to flora and fauna during dry periods, especially in the north-western region of Western Australia. A spring can be described as having a permanent discharge or flow of groundwater at the surface.

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation produces floodplain mapping of rivers and major watercourses and provides floodplain development advice to ensure that proposed floodplain development has adequate flood protection and does not impact on the existing flood regime of the area. This advice is related to major river flooding only and other issues, such as stormwater drainage and environment and ecological considerations are not addressed. This dataset comprises bridge polygons that are indicated as being either ‘Wet’ (overtopped), ‘Dry’ (not overtopped) or ‘No Data’ to describe their status during a particular flood event. The status indicates whether the bridge deck itself is overtopped and is not related to the road levels approaching the bridge. They are listed as such in the following attribute tables: STATUS_10 (1 in 10 (10%) AEP flood event) STATUS_20 (1 in 20 (5%) AEP flood event) STATUS_25 (1 in 25 (4%) AEP flood event) STATUS_50 (1 in 50 (2%) AEP flood event) STATUS_100 (1 in 100 (1%) AEP flood event) STATUS_DFE (Designated flood event) STATUS_200 (1 in 200 (0.5%) AEP flood event) STATUS_500 (1 in 500 (0.2%) AEP flood event) STATUS_MCC (Maximum channel capacity) STATUS_PMF (Probable maximum flood event) Note: To see the full scope of the floodplain mapping, 12 dataset layers are required to be loaded in the following order: FLOODPLAIN DATASET LAYERS: FPM Flood Level Points (m AHD) FPM Flood Level Contours (m AHD) FPM 1 in 100 (1%) AEP Floodway and Flood Fringe Line FPM Extent of Flooding FPM Levee Banks FPM Location of Cross Sections FPM 1 in 100 (1%) AEP Floodplain Development Control Area FPM Map Index FPM Bridges FPM Special Development Condition Area FPM 1 in 100 (1%) AEP Floodway and Flood Fringe Area FPM Floodplain Area The dataset covers the following areas: Avon River - Toodyay to Beverley and Brookton Townsites. Bandy Creek - Esperance Townsite. Blackwood River – Augusta, Bridgetown, Nannup and Boyup Brook Townsites. Bow River - Bow Bridge Townsite. Capel River - Capel Townsite. Cemetery Creek - Lake Grace Townsite. Chapman River – Geraldton Townsite. Cohn Creek - Merredin Townsite. Collie River - Collie Townsite. Corrigin Townsite. Denmark River – Denmark Townsite. Fitzroy River – Fitzroy Crossing Townsite. Five Mile Brook - Bunbury Townsite. Gascoyne River - Carnarvon Townsite and the Lower Gascoyne. Gordon River – Tambellup Townsite. Greenough River – Indian Ocean to Walkaway. Gribble Creek - Kalgoorlie Townsite. Harding River - Roebourne Townsite. Irwin River - Dongara Townsite. Katanning Townsite. Lower Collie River, Brunswick River and Wellesley River - Greater Bunbury. Margaret River – Margaret River Townsite. Preston River - Boyanup and Donnybrook Townsites. Serpentine River, Peel, Birrega & Oaklands Drains, Murray River and the Peel Inlet / Harvey Estuary - Peel Inlet / Harvey Estuary to Pinjarra and south to the Darling Scarp (Murray River) and Peel Inlet / Harvey Estuary to Wellard (Peel Main Drain), east to South Western Highway (Serpentine River) and north to Wungong Brook (Birrega Drain). Swan River, Canning River and Tributaries: Perth - Fremantle to Walyunga National Park (Swan River) and Canning Bridge to Brookton Highway (Canning River). Tributaries include Bennett Brook, Blackadder Creek, Ellen Brook, Helena River, Henley Brook, Jane Brook, St Leonards Creek, Susannah Brook (Swan River) and Southern River/ Wungong Brook (Canning River). Toby Inlet – Quindalup Townsite. Turkey Creek - Warmun Aboriginal Community. Vasse-Wonnerup Estuaries, Broadwater and New River, Abba River, Buayanup Drain, Ludlow River, Sabina River, Vasse River and Vasse Diversion Drain - Busselton Townsite. Williams River and Tributaries - Williams Townsite. Willyung Creek - Albany Townsite. Yakamia Creek – Albany Townsite. For further information on flooding and floodplain management in Western Australia please refer to our Water Facts publications: Flooding in Western Australia (Water facts 13) and