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Lake algae blooms continue to be low
Friday, 29 January 2010, 3:37 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The low counts of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in the Rotorua lakes have continued throughout January, according to the latest Environment Bay of Plenty monitoring. More >>
Community say in future direction of Bay of Plenty
Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 2:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty residents could receive a phone call during the next three weeks asking them to participate in the Community Outcomes Survey or the Environment Bay of Plenty Perception Survey. Environment Bay of Plenty Group Manager Strategic Development ... More >>
Lake Rotoehu bloom activity prompts health warning
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 3:05 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty monitoring of Rotorua’s lakes for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has resulted in health warnings for Lake Rotoehu and for the Rangitaiki River upstream from Lake Aniwhenua. More >>
It’s time to get snapping!
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:20 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
If you’re out walking on one of the Bay of Plenty’s many tracks, visiting our beautiful coast or lakes or even just spending time with your family this summer – remember your camera! More >>
Mechanical removal of mangroves to begin
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:17 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
When the key turns in the excavator on 14 January 2010 it will mark the beginning of the first mechanical removal of mangroves in Tauranga Harbour. More >>
Check, Clean, Dry still the go this summer
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 10:05 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty summer students Clint Neilson and Stephanie Jeffries are working with Department of Conservation contractor Amy Greeves to raise awareness about aquatic pests and to promote the ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ message to lake users. More >>
Check, Clean, Dry still the go this summer
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 4:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty summer students Clint Neilson and Stephanie Jeffries are working with Department of Conservation contractor Amy Greeves to raise awareness about aquatic pests and to promote the ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ message to lake users. More >>
Consent applications lodged for lake structures
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 4:33 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has lodged resource consent applications for the operation of the Ōhau Channel Weir and the Okere Gates. The lodgement allows the regional council to continue operating the structures on its existing consents while the application ... More >>
Hit the web before you hit the water
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 11:41 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
It’s time to get your togs on – but not before you check Environment Bay of Plenty’s website this summer. During summer, the regional council checks popular recreational bathing spots for signs of bacterial contamination. Staff collect samples every week ... More >>
Groups to benefit from environmental fund
Monday, 21 December 2009, 10:24 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Groups from across the Bay of Plenty will benefit from Environment Bay of Plenty’s latest Environmental Enhancement Fund round. A total of 21 projects will receive $299,798 this year for projects ranging from restoration work to building a board ... More >>
Regional Transport Committee supports announcement
Monday, 21 December 2009, 10:12 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
REGIONAL Transport Committee Chair Jane Nees is delighted that construction of the Tauranga Eastern link is likely to be brought forward to 2010 following Friday’s announcement by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to use tolling on the road. More >>
Water and soil monitoring trends causes concern
Saturday, 19 December 2009, 1:34 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
2 5 Quay Street, P O Box 364, Whakatane, New Zealand Telephone: 0800 ENV BOP (368 267) Facsimile: 0800 ENV FAX (368 329) Email: info@envbop.govt.nz Website: www.envbop.govt.nz Pollution Hotline: 0800 73 83 93 International: ... More >>
Christmas fare instead of Christmas cheer
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 5:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Instead of spending money on printing and posting Christmas cards this year, Environment Bay of Plenty is sending electronic cards and donating what it would have cost to the region’s foodbanks. More >>
Managing the Bay’s biggest natural resource issues
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 4:51 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has today agreed that the draft of a high-level document that outlines management of the Bay of Plenty’s natural and physical resources during the next 10 years will be release for public consultation in February 2010. ... More >>
Mite might help rid Bay of broom
Saturday, 12 December 2009, 11:04 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
MEDIA RELEASE Mite might help rid Bay of broom For immediate release: Friday 11 December You can hardly see it with your naked eye, but it’s got a ferocious appetite for broom and has just been unleashed on the Bay of Plenty - it’s the ... More >>
Pest mgmnt strategy to look at boundary pest rules
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 5:30 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty’s Planning and Policy committee has today looked at what is defined as a pest and how the regional council intends to work with landowners and the community to eradicate, control and assist people to manage pests in the ... More >>
Strategy to look at water resources in western Bay
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 2:22 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
With demand for water in the western Bay of Plenty expected to more than double during the next 50 years (based on current demand), Environment Bay of Plenty is developing a Water Sustainability Strategy for the area. Environment Bay of Plenty ... More >>
Navigational Safety Bylaws early next year
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 10:52 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty expects to complete deliberations on the new Navigational Safety Bylaws early next year…so it remains status quo with the old bylaws in place this summer. More >>
Vision for world class aquaculture region
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 12:21 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The vision for the Bay of Plenty to be a world class aquaculture region moves a step closer on Monday with the official launch of a regional aquaculture strategy, which forms part of the wider Bay of Connections economic strategy for the region. More >>
Wave buoy back in the water
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 4:00 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty’s wave buoy has returned to the water – in time for the summer surfers and boaties. The buoy, which sits 13km off Pukehina Beach, monitors and records information about wave heights, water temperature and wave frequency. ... More >>
