Southland District Council
Environment
Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.
Environment
Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.
Control pests and preserve natural areas.
Minimise and manage waste through the region.
Approach water resource management regionally at a catchment level, balancing the costs while prioritising environmental and health outcomes.
Prioritise low-cost, nature-based solutions for urban and industrial stormwater, improve discharge quality, mitigate flooding and allow growth.
Require forestry management plans to include mitigation and commitment to remedy wilding issues and establish funding mechanisms to assist.
Control pests and preserve natural areas.
Minimise and manage waste through the region.
Approach water resource management regionally at a catchment level, balancing the costs while prioritising environmental and health outcomes.
Prioritise low-cost, nature-based solutions for urban and industrial stormwater, improve discharge quality, mitigate flooding and allow growth.
Require forestry management plans to include mitigation and commitment to remedy wilding issues and establish funding mechanisms to assist.
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