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The Coalition Government has committed to significant changes in the legislation governing freshwater management. They have however, signalled a commitment to retaining Freshwater Farm Plans as a tool for managing the potential impacts of farming on freshwater quality.
It is important you understand what the requirements and deadlines for Freshwater Farm Plans are. You can find out here. For any questions about Freshwater Farm Plans, contact the Regional Council at freshwaterfarmplans@wcrc.govt.nz or Lyn Carmichael at the West Coast Freshwater Farm Plan Project on 027 668 0013.