The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee is supporting several projects to help improve local water quality and biodiversity this year.
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The newest members are pleased to bring their skills and experience to the committee table.
A proposed wetland near Coes Ford would be a major environmental win.
The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee has supported four local projects through their action plan budget.
A major planting project at Boat Creek Reserve will create a sanctuary for native species to thrive.
The Selwyn Waihora zone committee welcomes new members and sets out its plan of action for the next three years.
The Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee is conducting free nitrate testing clinics for people with private drinking water supplies.
Selwyn Waihora water zone committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla says the committee is looking for new members.
Public are being urged to report suspicious activity, following an increase of rubbish being dumped illegally in riverbeds across Selwyn.
Farmer John Griggs is doing his part to protect Halden Pastures' Canterbury Mudfish; one of the region's largest populations of this endangered species.
Earlier this week Environment Canterbury welcomed Their Excellencies, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne, to Selwyn District.
A cultural land management advisor has been appointed to help farmers near Te Waihora understand and comply with new rules designed to protect mahinga kai.