Esperance stakeholder groups are calling on the West Australian government to shed more light on a new marine park it is planning on the community’s doorstep.
Last month, the McGowan government announced that as part of its promise to create five million hectares of new conservation areas by 2024, it would be moving forward with the proposed South Coast Marine Park.
Pending consultation, it could span from east of Bremer Bay through to the South Australian border.
The move has been welcomed by some of the regions traditional owners, who will be offered the chance to design and manage the park alongside government, rather than input being limited to just the consultation process.
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