We extend our gratitude to Our Land and Water - Revitalise Te Taiao National Science Challenge for their generous funding as part of WAI Wānaka's Knowledge into Action for Te Taiao project, recognising the significance of their contribution in catalysing positive change. Their commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration has been instrumental in shaping the foundation of this monitoring framework.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the organisations - Environmental Accounting Services and Lincoln University, whose dedication and partnership have been integral to the realisation of this vision. Further, to Gladstone Healthy Harbour as inspiration for the project.
This project has been collaborative from the outset, with significant time and input from the following organisations:
Your collective efforts have not only enriched the content of this framework but have also strengthened the bonds within our community.
Together, we embark on a journey towards a more vibrant, sustainable, and interconnected future for the Upper Clutha Catchment. Thank you for being champions of positive change and stewards of our shared Te Taiao.
Become a supporter of the Upper Clutha Catchment Health Report
Thank you for your interest in joining us as a supporter of the Upper Clutha Catchment Health Project. By becoming a partner you'll play a crucial role in monitoring and reporting on the health of our waterways, contributing to a better understanding of our environment and fostering opportunities for a healthy, accessible, and thriving catchment.
Why Partner with Upper Clutha Catchment Health Partnership?
As a partner you'll stand alongside government entities, industries, research groups, and the community, showcasing your commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being. Here's what you can expect as a supporter:
Recognition and Benefits:
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Acknowledgment of your organisation's contribution and its commitment to environmental and economic sustainability, cultural awareness, and social well-being.
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Enhanced community relations by demonstrating your organisation's dedication to the environment, offering positive marketing and public relations opportunities.
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Collaboration and networking opportunities with stakeholders in the Upper Clutha region.
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Your organisation's logo featured on reports and this website.
Your Contribution:
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Assist in disseminating reports and publications, such as the Annual Summary Health Report.
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Support the continuous development of this initiative through contribution to the science and/or operations of the initiative.
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Annual monetary or in-kind contribution.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for their contribution to the development of the monitoring framework, the development of this website, and accompanied reports:
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The steering group and working group members, for their insights, advice and time provided in the development of the Upper Clutha Catchment Health Monitoring Framework.
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The Ministry for the Environment (MfE), for freely publishing their environmental data on a publicly accessible web-based application.
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The Queenstown-Lakes District Council (QLDC), for sharing their Quality of Life survey data and providing guidance on potential data limitations and gaps important for data processing.
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The Otago Regional Council (ORC), for their work in collecting and sharing data relating to water quality on their publicly available Environmental Data Portal.
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The Central Otago District Council (CODC), for providing data for use in estimating the GHG emissions.
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The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), for making data from weather stations across New Zealand publicly available through New Zealand's National Climate Database (CliFlo).
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TrapNZ, for providing a national data management service for predator trapping and monitoring, and sharing their data for the purpose of this monitoring framework. We would like to thank the TrapNZ staff for the additional data provided that was not readily accessible on their website.
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The Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) in collaboration with the Wilding Conifer Information System (WCIS), for providing information and data related to the national wilding conifer control programme. We would like to give thanks to the WCIS staff for sharing additional data that was not accessible on their WCIS app yet, and providing guidance on existing data limitations, gaps, and potential alternative data sources.
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Aurora Energy, for providing energy consumption data for use in estimating GHG emissions from the energy sector.
