Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 5, 2017 16:33:59 GMT 12
CEASE TAKES AND ALLOCATION RULES PROPOSED FOR GOLDEN BAY WATER
The lack of water allocation rules across Takaka catchments has been one of the main issues facing a group of Golden Bay residents working to protect and manage its waterways.
The 11 members of the Takaka Freshwater Land Advisory Group (FLAG) propose a water allocation regime based on cultural, environmental and supply needs and use.
In its summary report, which was open for public comment, the group said it worked on the basis that by protecting ecological values most other values would also be preserved.
The group's values and management objectives for water included principals such as cultural and spiritual values,....
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/88118674/cease-takes-and-allocation-rules-proposed-for-golden-bay-water
The lack of water allocation rules across Takaka catchments has been one of the main issues facing a group of Golden Bay residents working to protect and manage its waterways.
The 11 members of the Takaka Freshwater Land Advisory Group (FLAG) propose a water allocation regime based on cultural, environmental and supply needs and use.
In its summary report, which was open for public comment, the group said it worked on the basis that by protecting ecological values most other values would also be preserved.
The group's values and management objectives for water included principals such as cultural and spiritual values,....
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/88118674/cease-takes-and-allocation-rules-proposed-for-golden-bay-water