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Air reports and publications

The health of people in Otago depends on clean air. ORC is responsible for managing and reporting on Otago’s ambient (outdoor) air quality and carrying out long-term continuous monitoring. We share several reports that look at the air quality in our region. Read more

Channel Morphology

The terms river morphology or channel morphology are used to describe the shapes of river channels and how they change in shape and direction over time. Read more

Climate

Our climate is one of the most diverse areas in the country, being home to both the country’s driest, and one of the wettest areas, ORC keeps records and gathers data on the long-term weather patterns in Otago. This can include rainfall, temperature, snow or any other weather condition. Read more

Coastal Reports

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Ecology

Understanding how living things (including humans) interact and effect the environment. Read more

Estuaries

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Groundwater

Groundwater is a source of recharge for lakes, rivers, and wetlands. It's found underground in the spaces and cracks in the soil, sand, and rock and it moves slowly through geologic formations called aquifers. Read more

Land use

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Natural Hazards

A natural hazard is a situation where a natural event has the potential to cause harm or loss. We help Otago’s territorial authorities with the management of natural hazards in their areas through collaborative initiatives such as the Queenstown Lakes Flood Management Strategy, and the Milton 2060 Strategy. Read more

Nutrient Modelling

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Soils

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Water Quality

We carry our monthly State of the Environment (SOE) water quality testing. Our SOE sampling sites around Otago generally focus on areas at the bottom of catchments so we can make informed decisions about the wider catchment area. Read more

Water Quantity

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