 The Trust had several community engagement programs that allowed the Perth community to be involved in caring for the Swan Canning Riverpark including River Guardians, the Dolphin Watch Project, and Ribbons of Blue.On 1 July 2015, the staff and functions of the Swan River Trust were merged with the Department of Parks and Wildlife.The new combined Trust and Parks and Wildlife workforce will unite a range of expertise leading to streamlined river management services and improved protection of the Swan Canning Riverpark.