An algal bloom, Karenia longicanalis, is found in Camp Bay. It can be harmful to fish but isn't toxic to humans. MPI issued no warning. Monitoring continues.
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Thanks to an Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommendation, a local group is taking action to revive Strathconan Stream.
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A Rolleston school hopes to provide foodbanks with fresh produce, thanks to some impressive ingenuity and Zone Committee Action Plan funding.
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The Love Our Lakes team has been out and about this summer catching up with visitors at our lakeside campsites and talking to them about their experiences.
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Read Andrew Arps' latest column on where to find information on conditions this summer and weed control milestones in the Waiau Toa/Clarence catchment.
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A new bug bag deployment follows one in August, where students were taught how to make the bags and judge water quality.
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The lakes across the Waitaki and Mackenzie regions are our taonga (treasure), we all have a responsibility to protect these waters.
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The annual arrival of summer students typically marks the start of the recreational water monitoring season – Alex Williamson joins our Southern team.
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A South Canterbury community group has enlisted the help of dung beetles to improve water and soil quality in their catchment.
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Water and land North Canterbury team leader Andrew Arps discusses pest plants and effluent rules.
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Waimate District Council is monitoring its water supply to the area following a rise in nitrate levels.
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Before we have a serious problem on our hands, we’re cracking down on invasive crack willow near Lake Coleridge/Whakamatau.