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Water plans and policies
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Water is the first priority of the Otago Regional Council.
ORC has also developed strategies and plains to help successfully manage our rivers, urban water, and freshwater, keeping our waterways healthy.
Regional Plan: Water for Otago
The Regional Plan: Water for Otago (the Water Plan) assists us in managing Otago's water resources.
FAQs on the legislative amendments to Water Plan
Changes to the Water Plan and water permits will support water users, farmers, and growers in Otago, following a practical legislative fix developed by the Council and Government to address key issues.
River Management Strategies
Our current river morphology and riparian management strategies for keeping our rivers healthy.
Freshwater Management Units
Better understand what Otago Freshwater Management Units (FMUs) are.
Proposed Water Quality Plan Changes
Changes that are proposed for the Regional Plan: Waste and/or Regional Plan: Water
Urban Water Quality Strategy 2017
Loving water, loving life! is about setting out what the Otago community wants from the waterbodies we love and how we can work together to achieve that.
Land and Water Regional Plan
Otago Regional Council is developing a draft Land & Water Regional Plan. We need your input to help improve water quality and waterways. Learn more.
Water care
Managing water is a big part of what we do, whether it’s water quality monitoring and research, protecting wetlands, or keeping an eye on rainfall and river flows.
www.orc.govt.nz/waterplan
