Guy welcomes action plan for Manawatu River
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the launch of an action plan today to start cleaning up the Manawatu River.
“The Manawatu River Leaders’ Accord Action Plan is a significant milestone. The key actions include reducing sediments, nutrients and point source discharge into the river which will help the natural habitat for native fish and birds.
“It’s very encouraging to see the broad support behind this effort. Local councils, iwi, industry, environmental groups and the farming community have all committed to improving the river for future generations.
“I’ll be lobbying the Environment Minister Nick Smith for support with this important clean-up project.
“This project is particularly important to the Foxton community. The Manawatu River estuary is an internationally recognised bird sanctuary, and local volunteers from the Save Our River Trust are doing great work cleaning up the Foxton river loop and creating walking tracks.
“The river loop will form an important link with the Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom project, which will be a multi-purpose cultural and heritage centre. This will be a superb asset for the community and visitors.
“It’s exciting to see the wider region getting behind the Manawatu River cleanup, and I look forward to supporting its progress.”