A small stream feeds Lake Okaro from the north west and the Haumi stream drains the lake, joining the Waimangu Thermal Valley stream before entering Lake Rotomahana. This grassy access point has a small ramp for waterski's and boats, however, there is a permanent advisory to avoid recreational water contact due to blue-green algae blooms.
In 2009 the Okaro Catchment Lake Restoration Group was formed. All 6 of the surrounding property owners within the catchment proactively decided to improve water quality setting their own targets in reducing impacts from their farming practices. 90% of the surrounding area is used as farmland and massive amounts of nutrients were running off into the 31 hectare lake. Fenced riparian zones were planted along the shore line and land owners are regulated with a nutrient loss cap to reduce pollution runoff entertaining the lake. Water quality in the lake is improving and higher targets are being set by the OCLRG. The project has received funding from The Sustainable Farming Fund and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Meets water quality standards
Current Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Meets water quality standards
- Current Status
A small stream feeds Lake Okaro from the north west and the Haumi stream drains the lake, joining the Waimangu Thermal Valley stream before entering Lake Rotomahana. This grassy access point has a small ramp for waterski's and boats, however, there is a permanent advisory to avoid recreational water contact due to blue-green algae blooms.
In 2009 the Okaro Catchment Lake Restoration Group was formed. All 6 of the surrounding property owners within the catchment proactively decided to improve water quality setting their own targets in reducing impacts from their farming practices. 90% of the surrounding area is used as farmland and massive amounts of nutrients were running off into the 31 hectare lake. Fenced riparian zones were planted along the shore line and land owners are regulated with a nutrient loss cap to reduce pollution runoff entertaining the lake. Water quality in the lake is improving and higher targets are being set by the OCLRG. The project has received funding from The Sustainable Farming Fund and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
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| Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty | Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty | Current Status | ||||
| Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Current Status | ||||
| Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty | Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty | Current Status | ||||
| Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty | Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty | Current Status | ||||
