The Pelorus River and its catchment is the subject of a major restoration project to boost water quality. A Rai Valley farmer is urging other landowners to join a water survey programme to help restore the Te Hoirere/Pelorus river catchment. Rai Valley farmer Hamish Morrison said the testing was an opportunity to understand what impact, if any, his family’s farm was having on water quality. Te Hoiere/Pelorus River is the largest river flowing into the Marlborough Sounds. “We know that water quality is impacted in some areas mainly because of high E. coli and nitrogen concentrations.

Source: Stuff January 13, 2021 00:45 UTC