Risks to our catchment
Our waterways are no longer as pristine as they appear and face increasing pressures on five fronts:
- Urban Development
- Rural Development
- Increasing Tourism and Recreational Activities
- Introduction and Spread of Pest Flora and Fauna
- Climate Change
Within these risk areas there are currently many knowledge gaps in the field of freshwater improvement work including a lack of monitoring, measurement and data to inform decision making.
The Community Catchment Plan (CCP) identifies a range of actions through collaboration, behaviour change and partnerships that will send us on the way to a better understanding of the needs of our precious alpine environment.
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Subjects of Interest
Applied Research
Stormwater
BioBlitz
Water testing
Invasive Species
Catchment Group Coordination
Embracing te Taiao – On the Farm
Take a walk on the wild side
Urban Catchment Project
Our Drains are Streams
CCP OBJECTIVES & CATEGORIES
Aquatic Life
Functioning Ecosystems
Physical Habitat
Water Quality
Water Quantity
Cultural Values
Economic Wellbeing
Safe Recreation
Social Wellbeing
Climate Change
Pest Flora & Fauna
Rural Development
Tourism and Recreation
Urban Development
How the CCP helps
Land Management
Urban Development
Ecosystem Action
Collaboration
Mātauranga Māori
News & Updates
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