The Wetlands Conservation Society Inc. (WCS) was formed in 1985.

Many of the founding members had been part of the campaign to protect the North Lake wetlands from the construction of Farrington Road in September 1984.

Initially the Wetlands Conservation Society focussed on protection of the Beeliar Wetlands that are faced with ongoing threats. This campaign led to the establishment of the Beeliar Regional Park in the Cities of Melville, Cockburn and Kwinana.

The Wetlands Conservation Society established the Wetlands Management Conference which is held at Cockburn Wetlands Centre each February on World Wetlands Day.

The Wetlands Conservation Society has now extended its campaign interests to wetland conservation throughout the State of Western Australia and it regularly makes submissions on development proposals, and policy and planning documents related to wetlands in WA. 

In addition to this, the Wetlands Conservation Society is represented on a variety of government and public committees involved with environmental issues.

Walliabup Wildlife Warriors

In 2024, the Walliabup Wildlife Warriors joined the Wetlands Conservation Society of WA as a special interest group. The Terms of Reference for this special interest group can be found here.

Our mission is to protect and improve conservation outcomes for the iconic southwestern snake‑necked turtle. While most of our work is centred in the Beeliar wetlands, we partner with turtle and wildlife conservationists from Yellagonga to Albany, building a strong network of knowledge and action across WA. By combining community passion with hands‑on research, we’re working to reduce threats, safeguard habitats, and ensure these turtles thrive for generations to come.

We invite you to be part of this journey— through volunteering, advocacy, or simply sharing our story. Together, we can make a lasting difference for local wildlife and the wetlands we all treasure.

To assist us with donations please use the barcode below for the Containers for Change program in Western Australia.