Monthly Archives: March 2024

High Court Rules ECan Acted Illegally Giving Green Light for Irrigation

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The High Court has told Environment Canterbury (ECan) to reconsider its decision that allows nitrates and to other pollutants from irrigated dairy farms into the aquifer and rivers and streams. The court ruled that ECan had unlawfully given a resource … Continue reading

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Eel Deaths in Southland Stream Investigation

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In February,, almost 3,000 eels were found dead in the Low Burn Stream, a tributary of the Mataura River. Environment Southland began an investigation which revealed a poison the waterway. Environment Southland said the still an active investigation, showed the eels did … Continue reading

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Europe’s Dams Dismantled – Salmon Return

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From BBC Future Planet Three years ago, when construction workers started demolishing a series of dams on the Hiitolanjoki River in Finland, they were greatly surprised to spot a run of salmon. Part of the country’s last wild and landlocked population, the … Continue reading

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Norwegian Salmon Farms Gobble up Fish that could feed Millions in Africa – Report

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27 February, 2024 Extracts from an article by Francesco De Augustinis in “Mongabay” Norwegian salmon farms are taking huge amounts of wild fish from West Africa, mining the food security of the region, according to a report from the U.K.-based … Continue reading

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Open ocean salmon farm a Win – Shane Jones

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From Parliament   The final approval of New Zealand King Salmon’s Blue Endeavour open ocean aquaculture project is a significant step for New Zealand’s aquaculture, and a win for the economy, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Blue Endeavour … Continue reading

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