In May 2005, a public meeting held in Geraldine resolved that a management strategy was needed for the Orari River and its catchment, from its headwaters to the sea. The community, with support from Environment Canterbury and NZ Landcare Trust, spent three years creating the Strategy.
The Strategy was approved by the community in a public meeting held in March 2008.
What is the Orari River Catchment Management Strategy?
- It is a vision for the future, and a detailed set of actions aimed to achieve this vision
- It has been drafted by the community and finetuned by an elected committee of community representatives
- It is non-statutory, i.e. it has no legal standing and cannot be enforced. It depends on goodwill, co-operation, participation, and commitment from those identified as responsible for carrying out the actions
- It is a “living document” and will be reviewed regularly as new information and insights become available.
What is the focus of the Strategy?
- Pest and weed control
- Landscape values and ecological protection
- Flood and gravel management
- Water quality and quantity
- Education, recreation and access
- Economic use and development
Brochure
Orahi River Catchment Management Strategy brochure (pdf 257kB)
Download the strategy
Orari River Catchment Strategy (pdf 993kB)