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LOOK AFTER THE LIFE FORCE OF THE WATER

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The Pomahaka Water Care Group is a farmer-led group of landowners who are working together to improve the health of the Pomahaka River catchment. 

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Pomahaka galaxias

The Pomahaka River is located in South West Otago and is a world renowned trout fishery. We also have significant native freshwater fish populations, including longfin and shortfin eel, lamprey, freshwater crayfish, and the endemic Pomahaka galaxias.

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Our purpose

The Pomahaka Water Care Group has as its aim:

 

Our aim is for the Pomahaka River to be recognized as having the absolute highest water quality so that future generations can enjoy the river as we have.

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Our catchment

The Pomahaka catchment is 2060km2. The River begins in behind the Black Umbrella mountains, and travels for 80kms before entering the Clutha River/Mata-Au just downstream from Clydevale.

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There are several significant tributaries that enter the Pomahaka throughout its length, the largest of these is the Waipahi River.

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Our work

Working with tributary groups

We work alongside local tributary groups to find local solutions to local problems

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Raising awareness

We know how important it is to share our message

Working with schools

A core component of our work is education, here we discuss our work with local schools

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Water testing

We have a comprehensive water testing programme which has been ongoing since 2015

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