http://www.es.govt.nzen-ushttp://www.es.govt.nz/council/news.aspx?article=79They're fit, they're fleet-footed and full of energy – five Environment Southland Councillors have signed up to contest this year's Wai Tri.The athletic elected members have formed teams to enter the triathlon and the duathlonFri, 12 Mar 2010 13:37:00+1300http://www.es.govt.nz/council/news.aspx?article=78Environment Southland proposes to introduce a new annual charge onto resource consents for taking water, which will reduce the amount that the general ratepayer pays towards scientific investigations and monitoring the use of the region'sThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:27:38+1300http://www.es.govt.nz/council/news.aspx?article=77Clover Root Weevils have been found at several sites around Gore, confirming fears that the tiny pest would migrate to Southland and attack the region's pastures. Environment Southland discussed the implications of the discovery atWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:53+1300http://www.es.govt.nz/council/news.aspx?article=76Have you been treating ragwort and thistles year after year with no noticeable gains? Do you want to find out why Possum Control Areas work so well? Environment Southland is holding an information evening on possum control and biennial weedFri, 05 Mar 2010 08:37:29+1300http://www.es.govt.nz/council/news.aspx?article=75Work is underway to contain diesel spilling from a vessel which sank at its berth at the Riverton wharf overnight.The vessel Evander was reported to have up to 500 litres of diesel on board, according to Dallas Bradley, the On-Scene RegionalMon, 01 Mar 2010 15:04:26+1300