Perceptions of Environmental Restoration at the Wairarapa Moana in Aotearoa

Gegechkori, Nikoloz; Ferullo, Gabriela; Sangillo, Michelle; Markwick, Samuel

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Perceptions of Environmental Restoration at the Wairarapa Moana in Aotearoa

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The Wairarapa Moana is culturally and economically significant to many. Since the 1800s, changes to the area have diminished its mauri [life force]. The goal of this project was to determine what may make the Wairarapa Moana Restoration Plan more holistic. We gathered perceptions on the current Restoration Plan from government employees, iwi members, farmers, recreational users, and Lake Wairarapa stakeholders. Analyzing perceptions from each stakeholder group, we determined that the plan should improve water quality, biodiversity, and engagement. We suggest moving stock exclusions further from the waters’ edge, incorporating pest fish management to current biodiversity efforts, and organizing youth engagement. When the environment is healthy, the communities around it are too.

This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

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