The launch of a 15-year restoration strategy for the Waikato and Waipa river catchments is being seen as a milestone for the future wellbeing of the area, Waikato River Authority said in their latest release.
The restoration strategy has been a three-year project between DairyNZ, Waikato Regional Council and the Waikato River Authority creating a prioritized master-plan for restoration activities.
The strategy was officially launched on Friday, 13th April, by the Minister for the Environment, Hon David Parker, at Waikato-Tainui College at Hopuhopu.
Co-chairs of the Waikato River Authority, Hon John Luxton and Tukoroirangi Morgan , said that the collaboration and effort which has produced the strategy gives further promise to the restoration work ahead for the catchments: “While significant work is already underway, the prioritized and coordinated approach will further strengthen the goal of achieving Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato, the Vision & Strategy for the Waikato River.”
The restoration strategy is a non-statutory and non-regulatory framework to help with future ‘on the ground’ activities for restoration around the Waikato River and Waipa River.
The document provides a foundation to guide organizations that fund or undertake restoration through identification of specific, technically achievable and prioritized actions.
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