Surface Water
Surface water is the term used to describe all permanent freshwater streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. It is important for the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of all Southlanders. Across Southland it is used for a variety of purposes including domestic and municipal takes, agricultural, industrial, irrigation and forestry operations. The demand for these uses must be balanced against what is required to maintain the ecological wellbeing of waterways and protect in-stream values.
Find out more about the quality of our lakes and lagoons, our rivers and streams through our monitoring and reporting programme.
Find out more about water quantity and our fish monitoring programme.
Environment Southland is the brand name of Southland Regional Council.