Community Catchment Action Plan for Lake Ngaroto.

Waikato peat lakes are ecologically important areas and many of those that remain are becoming highly degraded. The good news is that farmers, landowners and local communities are becoming increasingly aware of the need to restore these precious resources.

This three year project is funded by the MfE Community Environment Fund and seeks to improve the overall health of the Lake Ngaroto catchment and ultimately slow the decline of lake water quality.

A key early objective is to build constructive partnerships with farmers around the lake with the aim of developing Whole Farm Plans. 

Another goal is the development of a community-led Catchment Action Plan, building on the experience gained at Lake Tunawhakaheke in Horsham Downs, Waikato - extending the idea up to a larger scale. The Catchment Action Plan will involve District and Regional Council, recreational users, iwi and other major stakeholders and will support the existing wetland restoration and enhancement efforts.