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
A Teeny Tiny Truth
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
- Microplastics research project kicks off in Wānaka
WAI Wānaka has initiated research into microplastics in local freshwater environments following funding success from The Otago Participatory Science Platform, Curious Minds, Ten Square Games … Read more - Community Stormwater Action
Community groups join WAI in protecting waterways from stormwater pollution The Drains are Streams programme is ramping up at WAI. Both in the classroom and … Read more - August Newsletter
Is the health of our lakes changing? When it comes to the deep lakes of our region, caring for the unseen can be challenging. Monitoring … Read more - Adopt a Drain – Winter
Winter is here, and so is our ‘Adopt a Drain’ newsletter – winter edition! Don’t let the cold fool you – our actions still matter, … Read more