Environs Kimberley (EK) is the peak environmental NGO of the Kimberley. We were established in 1996 to support Traditional Owners protect the Martuwarra Fitzroy River from being dammed, and large-scale land clearing to grow cotton.  

For 27 years we have worked with communities, landholders and land managers, especially Aboriginal Traditional Owners and ranger groups for strong protection and sustainable management of Kimberley lands and waters. 

We do this through scientific research, monitoring, community-based planning and management along with campaigns. We support responsible development that is locally based and compatible with the special qualities and values of this region. 

We provide a strong advocacy voice to government and industry for the preservation of the Kimberley. We assess and respond to plans and proposals from Perth and Canberra (about future development in northern Australia or how water will be managed in WA, for example), often in partnership with other regional organisations. We share this information with people and organisations in the Kimberley and beyond. 

EK has built strong links with government and industry and with national, state, regional and local environmental organizations. 

We respect the relationship Kimberley Aboriginal people have to their land and waters, and will continue to stand by them and fight for the protection of this Country.