Wecome to the Orari River
Protection Group.
Our purpose is to prevent any degradation of the Orari River. One of
the threats to the river is a proposed dam for an irrigation scheme. This
will destroy the natural character of the river.
Our Mission:
The purpose and objectives of the Orari River Protection Group (Incorporated)
- To protect the
environmental and cultural integrity of the Orari River in its free
flowing state
- To retain the gorge
in its free-flowing state
- To retain the integrity
of the river hydrology
- To maintain public
access to the Orari River as an educational and recreational resource
- To advocate for
greater protection of the upper Orari River and catchment in District
and Regional plans
- To recognise the
potential for over-allocation and advocate for the development of an
Integrated Catchment Management plan
If you would like more
details, please feel free to view our informative Gallery or send us an
email.
The Orari River Protection Group is now a member of
ECO (Environment and Conservation
Organisations of Aotearoa New Zealand)