Conservation
The club is active in campaigning and lobbying to protect our most valuable raw material - water. Threats such as the diversion of the Gowan and Wairau rivers and jet boating on the Buller have all been challenged by the club. The wet stuff that we all take for granted is constantly facing new threats. Hydro schemes are some of the more obvious threats to rivers including existing scheme proposals. There are also threats to the Lee and Wairoa rivers from water storage schemes that will be used for irrigation.
There are also risks from the degradation of water quality as a result of a range of pollution sources including livestock farming.
The club subscribes to the NZ Recreational Canoeing Association (NZRCA), a national body that promotes/co-ordinates the sport of kayaking, safety training, environmental and conservation issues on behalf of the regional canoe clubs in NZ. The club is working directly and with the NZRCA to protect the quality and quantity of the wet stuff we rely on to enjoy our sport. The membership base of the club helps our argument when we are engaged in advocating for kayaking interests. Membership fees help the club maintain the vital advocacy work to protect kayaker’s interests.
For further information contact Pauline or Brandreth Hervey on 03 546 5602 or email conservation@nelsonkayakers.co.nz
