Our Purpose
Accelerating community action for fresh water.
Local lakes and rivers are suffering, facing contamination from nearly everything we do on land. Pollution, runoff, development and recreation are threatening the very lifeblood of our freshwater ecosystem.
The stakes are high: but it’s not too late. Our research, education and community programmes will make sure that everyone who touches the water acts to protect it.
WAI Wanaka works with individuals, community groups, farmers, catchment groups, councils, schools and businesses to improve ecosystem health, reverse biodiversity loss and keep the water healthy.
WAI Wānaka’s actions are based on our shared roadmap, it’s called the Community Catchment Plan.
OUR STRATEGY
COMMUNITIES ENGAGED FOR ACTION
As an empowered community we work together to serve the environment. By raising awareness of environmental issues, we create a sense of responsibility to protect and enhance our ecosystem for years to come.
CORE RESEARCH AND MONITORING IN PLACE
Collectively we champion, support and communicate comprehensive research and monitoring that supports long term fresh water management.
SUCCESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
Our strength lies in our connections with others. Partnering with those who have aligned values and objectives allows us to pool skills, knowledge, and resources to accelerate enduring environmental solutions.
OUR VISION
Healthy ecosystems and community wellbeing for future generations
we believe that the more people know, the more prepared they are to step up. each of us – locals and visitors alike – has a part to play in protecting this special place.
we do what we do, because we want our work to be effective and enduring. we want the people involved with our projects to look back with pride at what our community has achieved by working together.
Click here to meet the WAI team.
