Waterwatch is a community based water quality monitoring and water conservation programme. Waterwatch aims to increase community awareness and understanding of water quality issues increase community involvement in water management decisions encourage collaborative action between community and water resource managers educate schools, communities and local businesses about the need to conserve and respect water Ashburton residents are among the highest consumers of domestic water nationwide. Education in water conservation will promote an awareness of the economic and environmental costs of water, the need to conserve and the benefits conservation will bring. Waterwatch aims to bring together and work with schools, community groups, manufacturers and local businesses and Regional and District Councils.
Fresh water is our most valued renewable resource.
Changes in land management practices have resulted in a serious decline in water quality in some areas. Urban and rural development have affected the physical, and biological characteristics of our groundwater aims to empower the people to take action with our local waterways by becoming actively involved in monitoring their local environment. The Programme The Waterwatch programme involves a visit to local waterways to look at the habitat, sample the water and perform tests. To view The Australian Waterwatch site Thanks to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Thanks to Wellington City Council for their water conservation strategies.