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Consent holders urged to check consent conditions
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 2:25 pm | Environment Southland
Consent holders are being encouraged to become familiar with the water take conditions in their consents as river and groundwater levels remain low even after the weekend’s rain. More >>
Toxic algae found in the Aparima River at Thornbury
Monday, 11 December 2017, 5:33 pm | Environment Southland
Environment Southland’s latest check for toxic algae at the Aparima River at Thornbury has detected elevated levels of potentially toxic cyanobacteria. More >>
Weekend rain a ‘drop in the bucket’
Monday, 11 December 2017, 3:44 pm | Environment Southland
The rain that fell in many parts of Southland over the weekend has only provided a temporary relief for rivers and aquifers, Environment Southland monitoring shows. More >>
Southland’s low water levels “concerning”
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 4:35 pm | Environment Southland
It’s the summer Southlanders wished for last year, however the extended period of warm weather is having an impact on the region’s water resources. More >>
Toxic algae found in the mid-Mataura river
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 12:23 pm | Environment Southland
Monitoring carried out by Environment Southland has detected potentially toxic algae in shallow areas/edges of the mid-Mataura river. The algae produces toxins that can be harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin. Environment ... More >>
Broom busting mites available to the public
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 4:29 pm | Environment Southland
Broom busting mites available to the public A rare opportunity to take home some very special mites is being held at Nokomai Station in Northern Southland on Monday 27 November. The station has proven itself a highly successful breeding site for ... More >>
Regional development agency hearing info now available
Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 5:33 pm | Environment Southland
The Southland Regional Development Agency proposal hearing date has been set down for Monday 13 November at Environment Southland. More >>
Southland Community Environment Award Winners Announced
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 8:14 am | Environment Southland
Southland’s environmental champions have been recognised at the 22nd Southland Community Environment Awards in Invercargill on Wednesday. More >>
A family friendly biodiversity treasure hunt
Friday, 6 October 2017, 2:00 pm | Environment Southland
A family friendly biodiversity treasure hunt Insects, plants, birds and lichens will all be the target of smart phone users during a Mini BioBlitz event being held at Sandy Point on Saturday 14 October. Organised by Environment Southland and supported ... More >>
Over 100 Submissions on Southland Regional Development Plan
Friday, 6 October 2017, 11:09 am | Environment Southland
More than 100 submissions have been received on the Southland Mayoral Forum’s proposal for a regional development agency. More >>
No toxic algae found in latest results
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 4:50 pm | Environment Southland
Fears of a potentially disrupted start to the fishing season have been allayed with the latest results from water quality sampling at Waituna Lagoon showing no further sign of potentially toxic algae. More >>
Council to become climate change signatory
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 5:12 pm | Environment Southland
Councillors today approved Environment Southland becoming a signatory to the Local Government Leaders’ Climate Change Declaration. More >>
Southland Regional Policy Statement to become operative
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 5:11 pm | Environment Southland
At today’s council meeting councillors approved the proposed Southland Regional Policy Statement (SRPS) becoming operative on 9 October 2017. More >>
Council to become climate change signatory
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 4:59 pm | Environment Southland
Councillors today approved Environment Southland becoming a signatory to the Local Government Leaders’ Climate Change Declaration. More >>
Southland businesses and public urged to get involved
Friday, 8 September 2017, 9:24 am | Environment Southland
Southland’s mayors and chairman are encouraging businesses and the public to take an interest in the Southland Regional Development Agency (SRDA) proposal that opened for consultation this week. More >>
Cyanobacteria found in Waituna lagoon
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 11:16 am | Environment Southland
Monitoring carried out by Environment Southland, on 15 August, has shown high abundance of planktonic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) at Waituna Lagoon in Southland. Planktonic (floating algae) cyanobacteria is different to that found in rivers during warmer ... More >>
Waituna to receive government funding
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 3:35 pm | Environment Southland
The Waituna Partners’ Group has been successful in gaining funding from the Government’s Freshwater Improvement Fund to further the work already underway in the Waituna catchment. More >>
Mid Dome to receive Govt funding for wilding pine control
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 4:38 pm | Environment Southland
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy and Minister for Conservation Maggie Barry announced Mid Dome has been added as one of five priority areas to receive additional funding for the control of wilding conifers. More >>
Nominations open for Southland Community Environment Awards
Monday, 17 July 2017, 9:02 am | Environment Southland
If you’re an environmental enthusiast in your business, on your farm or working on a special project, then the Southland Community Environment Awards are your opportunity to shine. More >>
Major milestone for possum control
Friday, 16 June 2017, 11:02 am | Environment Southland
Possums in Southland are facing a losing battle, with more than 300,000 hectares of land now part of the highly successful Possum Control Areas (PCA) programme. The programme reached the major milestone this month, just eight years after the first ... More >>
