News

Summer Newsletter -- download pdf
Jan 21, 2010: Includes details of photo competition and other upcoming events in the catchment.

Water quality survey -- download pdf
This Environment Southland newsletter was presented to Landcare group members at their AGM last Thursday night. It provides an update on the current state of water quality in the Waituna catchment creeks and of the lagoon

Koura Kraze Activity for Gorge Road School
Gorge Road School pupils had the chance to explore what lives in the streams of the Waituna Catchment. The main purpose was to see where koura were living, as they are a good indication of stream health.

Dedicated Land Sustainability Officer for Waituna Catchment
7 May 2009 -- Katrina Robertson has recently been appointed to this position - a first for Southland to have an LSO that has one catchment as their focus for the promotion of Best Management Practices.

New WLG signs at Mokotua Dairy
6 May 2009 -- Read All About It - Two new signs at the Mokotua Dairy will help the community to know what's going on in the catchment.

World Wetlands Day
DoC organised the Southland event this year, tying it in with the opening of the Waituna boardwalk and the recent interpretation panels erected in the shelter.

Japanese company to help
green up Waipara
An ecological restoration programme in North Canterbury has attracted significant financial support from a Japanese company which promotes socially and environmentally responsible business.

WLG Photo Competition
For the second year, WLG organised a photo competition held in conjunction with the Gorge Road School Pet Day in October.