Roger Young: Cawthron Institute scientist on New Zealand's freshwater quality report
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge - Podcast tekijän mukaan Newstalk ZB
It's thought New Zealand's achievement of water quality targets hinges on every Kiwi getting behind efforts. A new report has evaluated four contaminants —nitrogen, phosphorus, E. coli, and sediment— in rivers, lakes, and estuaries nationwide. Every region needs a substantial reduction in at least one to meet freshwater standards. 75% of land is contributing more E. coli to water than is allowed. Cawthron Institute scientist, Roger Young, told Tim Dower that achieving targets could require land-use changes in some areas and mitigation work in others. He says in those cases, fencing and wetlands enhancements and protections could be enough. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.