Funding Allocated: $233,822
Hours of Restoration Work Funded: 5,008
Individuals Employed: 5
The Silver Stream river is a tributary of the Waimakariri meeting it at the estuary near Kaiapoi.  It is renowned for its clear, spring-fed waters, trout fishing and seasonal salmon. This awa is significant to local Māori for mahinga kai, and as such requires protection and enhancement. The Silverstream Advisory Group in conjunction with the Waimakariri District Council have ongoing restoration programmes in the reserve focusing on planting, plant maintenance, mulching, weed and pest control. Through Jobs for Nature, they have been able to employ five new crew members to contribute to this ongoing water improvement initiative.