Farmers helping farmers to make a cleaner, greener future
The primary objective is to encourage and support the development of farmer-led catchment groups throughout the Clutha District. It is envisioned that these groups will work together to identify common issues, and find local solutions to local issues.
To engage our Communities to protect and enhance water quality now and for future generations
The Clutha Community Trust set up a network of 8 river catchment groups in the Clutha District to monitor and improve water discharge from farms in our area.
The main reason for the development of these groups was the Otago Regional Council water plan and the affects on farmers and their farming systems.
Catchment groups are now encouraged to be farmer-led with the overall goal of improved water quality through the exchange of information as well as continued education.
Waiwera-Kaihiku, Owaka, Tuapeka-Waitahuna, Lower Clutha, Lake Tuakitoto and Tokomairiro
As farmers we need to take ownership and be proactive in our water quality management in order to ensure a clean, green environment for future generations to live, work and play.
Through these individual water care groups, we can work alongside and support one another in the promotion of sustainable management practices.
Regular meetings of farmer-led catchments, and through the development of their own management plans, we can find local solutions to local issues that are unique to each group.
Join our on-farm water testing and take ownership of your environmental footprint and be proactive in improving the quality of water leaving your farm.
Annual Subscription will be valid from 1 July to 30 June
Annual Subscription Fee: $280 + GST (per farmer)
Regular opportunities for farmers to conduct discharge tests to assess the contribution of their own businesses.
We also help subscribers with Working in Waterways resource consent applications (price available on request).
Lloyd McCall - Project Manager
lloyd@m90fs.co.nz
027 248 9090
Laura Moore - Administrator, Clutha Development
laura@cluthanz.com
027 913 7915
Through Community days and local school’s involvement throughout the year, we can all get involved in planting and water exploration.