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"Water is the lifeblood of our planet. But in Aotearoa New Zealand, a
staggering two-thirds of the rivers monitored for water quality are classified
as unswimmable. Only 2% of large lakes are deemed to be in “good health”.
Unfortunately, this decline is due to the human impacts of urbanisation,
intensive agriculture and poor land management. Many communities that depend on
freshwater sources have witnessed this deterioration firsthand.
To address this critical issue, numerous catchment care groups have emerged
over the past decade, championing sustainable land management to enhance the
health of New Zealand’s rivers, lakes, aquifers and wetlands.
These groups engage in activities such as planting native vegetation along
waterways, erecting fences to keep livestock at bay and altering farming
practices to be more environmentally friendly. Many people care deeply about
the land and water, and their intricate, collective knowledge is a powerful
force for change."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
