Western Australia’s Kimberley region has approximately 30 major rivers and many more tributaries and tidal creeks.
Kimberley rivers are unique because of their relatively pristine nature. Unlike rivers in many other parts of Australia and the world, most Kimberley rivers are free flowing, their riverside vegetation is relatively intact, and water is not highly extracted or contaminated. In a few cases entire river catchments remain in an almost natural condition, free from significant human disturbance.
Many Kimberley rivers are unique and represent important examples of some of Australia’s, and the world’s, last remaining natural river systems.
They are, however, under increasing pressure from threats such as weeds, overgrazing, new roads, tourism, feral animals, increasing mining activity and inappropriate use and development.
