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Rottnest Island environmental initiatives

The Rottnest Island Authority minimises damage to the environment while providing necessary services and facilities to visitors through methods such as waste management, water supply, and the wind turbine.

In addition we teach responsible Island conservation through our educational programmes and encourage Island visitors to act responsibly in all areas that may impact on the Island's environment.

For more information about Rottnest Island environmental initiatives, click on the links below.

Environmental research

Wildflowers at Bickley Bay, Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is the subject of a wide range of research, conducted by schools, universities, government organisations, research institutions and volunteer groups. View more

Waste collection and recycling

Rottnest sunset, Western Australia

Rottnest Island’s pristine environment is conserved via environmentally and economically sustainable waste management. View more

Marine management strategy

Rottnest Island marine life

The Rottnest Island Marine Management Strategy has been developed with the main focus of ensuring the unique marine environment of the Island is preserved and enhanced for future generations to enjoy. View more

Wind turbine

Rottnest wind turbine

Rottnest Island's wind turbine produces around 35% of the Islands’ power needs, at maximum capability the turbine will be able to produce around 37% of the Island’s power… View more

Environmental education

Marine life of Rottnest Island

Learn about the natural environment of Rottnest Island and the life that it supports. View more

Thomson Bay hydrocarbon site

Rottnest Island wildflowers

The Rottnest Island Authority continues to monitor the Thomson Bay hydrocarbon site. View more

Rottnest Island wind turbine

The wind turbine is one of many environmental initiatives on Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island volunteers

Rottnest Island volunteers make an invaluable contribution to the conservation of the island

Rottnest Island marine management

A Marine Management Strategy has been developed to protect Rottnest Isalnd's unique coastal ecosystems