This inspirational group has over 200 community members – who together have planted over 500,000 native plants, constructed two major wetlands and established over 50km of riparian fencing!

Their journey towards the catchment-scale restoration of the Moutere’s ecosystems and wetlands, and improving water quality in the Moutere River, its tributaries and inlet, is remarkable. And they are creating an invaluable road map to inspire other rural communities.

The Moutere Catchment Group Goals:

• An estuary and surrounds with improving environmental health; leading to better habitat, increased biodiversity and more recreational opportunities, which are valued by residents and visitors.
• Restoring the ecological health of the Moutere Inlet and its tributaries.
• Creating social connections in the community to sustain the mana and mauri of our waterways.