Is the Waimakariri river polluted?
Is the Waimakariri river polluted?
In 2007, the Waimakariri was identified as one of the 10 most polluted large rivers in New Zealand. Since then significant improvements have been made: waste from the meat works is now piped to Bromley in Christchurch for treatment, following on from the rerouting of treated sewage in 2006.
Where is Waimakariri River located?
The Waimakariri River is located in Environment Canterbury’s Waimakariri management Zone. It is a large braided alpine river, flowing 151 km from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the ocean. The river rises on the eastern flanks of the Southern Alps, eight kilometres southwest of Arthur’s Pass.
How high is the Waimakariri River?
5,036 ft
| Waimakariri River | |
|---|---|
| Source | Southern Alps, near Mount Rolleston |
| • location | Southern Alps, Canterbury |
| • coordinates | 42°54′13″S 171°29′48″E |
| • elevation | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) |
How old is the Waimakariri Bridge?
The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge was built in 1876 by William Stocks. Until the early 1930s, it carried the Oxford Branch railway line connecting Oxford and Sheffield.
Can you swim in the Waimakariri River?
Upstream, the Hurunui River at State Highway 7 site remains unsuitable for swimming. In the Waimakariri District, all three Ashley River/Rakahuri sites (Rangiora-Loburn Bridge, Gorge Bridge and State Highway 1) are suitable for swimming. Pegasus Lake at Moto Quay is suitable for swimming.
Are there eels in the Waimakariri?
Waimakariri River Spring-fed streams draining to the Ashley/Rakahuri and Waimakariri Rivers provide important habitat for koura, longfin and shortfin eels, lamprey and invertebrates.
Where does the Waimakariri start?
Southern AlpsWaimakariri River / Source
Is there gold in the Waimakariri River?
In the Waimakariri Gorge, which is on the way to Otira, there’s gold galore.
Is the Ashley River swimmable?
Unsuitable for swimming – The monitoring result did not meet the national guidelines at the time of testing. For sites where potentially toxic algae is routinely monitored, the monitoring result exceeded the alert level criteria. Avoid contact with the water and with potentially toxic algae along the edge of the water.
Is Pegasus beach safe to swim?
From mid-December to mid-January, lifeguards patrol at Waikuku, Pegasus Town and Woodend. It is not safe to swim at Kairaki Beach close to the Waimakariri River mouth. Camping – Campgrounds are at Kairaki, Woodend, Waikuku, Leithfield and Amberley Beaches.
What fish are in the Waimakariri River?
The Waimakariri River has salmon fishing during the season and also has good runs of sea-run brown trout. Access to the river is excellent.
What is the meaning of waimakariri?
cold, rushing water
Waimakariri means cold, rushing water . Traditionally the Waimakariri provided several trails to the West Coast where precious pounamu was gathered. The river was also used as an access route to the mahinga kai areas further inland at lakes such as Lyndon and Pearson.