Rivers and Stream Management Fund

Time of Year

Grants available all year

Criteria

The programme looks at ways to improve water quality by managing stock access and maintaining vegetation buffers. Stream bank stability can be improved by planting trees and shrubs, consequently productive land is protected and the amount of sediment entering water bodies is reduced. Healthy stream bank vegetation also enhances the aesthetic and amenity values of water bodies.

Assistance is made available under the following criteria

Approved works have significant off-site benefits ie. they contribute to the stability or health of the catchment system as a whole.
Cash or work contribution up to 50% of the total cost of the work is available from the landowner or occupier.
The landowner or occupier is responsible for maintaining the works to a required standard. (A written agreement may be required)
All aspects of riparian management on the property will be addressed over a practicable time period.

Applications

Contact the Council prior to work being carried out. An officer will visit the site with you and assist in developing a work plan and an assistance package.

Further Information

For more information contact Andrew Burton - Resource Scientist (land), Tasman District Council