Talia Gardens, Princeton and Roselea Wetlands Working Group

The City of Stirling is home to a number of conservation reserves and wetlands, both natural and constructed.

These areas are among the most important and productive ecosystems we have. Wetlands supply fresh water, provide habitat and refuge for wildlife, improve water quality, store carbon, and offer spaces for recreation, learning and cultural connection. They also face ongoing pressures from urban development, climate change and invasive species, making community awareness and participation more important than ever.

The Parks & Environment team is responsible for managing the City’s wetlands. This includes on‑ground work such as vegetation and wildlife management, water quality monitoring, weed control and habitat restoration, as well as broader efforts to involve and inform the community about wetland health and resilience.

What you've told us so far

We’ve heard from the community that the Talia Gardens, Princeton and Roselea Lakes are highly valued assets and that residents want clearer information about wetland function, the science behind their management, and how the City ensures these sites remain healthy and sustainable. We also know community members want to contribute meaningfully, reflecting the growing role that citizen science and local stewardship play in wetland protection across Australia.

Talia Gardens, Princeton and Roselea Wetlands Working Group

To ensure we listen and respond with a local focus, the City is establishing a working group to assist with the management of the wetlands at Talia Gardens, Princeton and Roselea.

The group will bring together community members, subject-matter experts and City staff to:

• Share information about wetland ecology and management
• Discuss local priorities, concerns and opportunities
• Build community understanding and capacity around wetland monitoring
• Support collaborative approaches to protecting wildlife habitat, water quality and ecological function
• Help ensure the long‑term sustainability of these wetlands.

This approach aligns with national principles of wetland conservation, which emphasise education, participation and community involvement as essential to the wise use and protection of wetlands.

Join the Working Group

If you're interested in contributing to the working group or keen to learn more about wetlands management, please consider joining. Membership is open to up to 15 community representatives. Please submit your expressions of interest by 20 February 2026.