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The magnitude of the issue has reached a critical point. Each summer, the situation is getting worse as flows in the Waimea river drop so low that residents are affected by water shortages, crops die, saltwater intrusion affects the freshwater aquifers, and fish and other aquatic life struggle to survive. The river cannot continue to sustain the demands being made of it.

To improve the health and maintain the mauri of the Waimea River, summer water flows must be increased. Otherwise, homes and businesses – both rural and urban – will face severe summer water rationing and radically reduced water allocations. Small and medium businesses will be forced to reduce operations or shut down, which will dramatically impact the regional economy.

The preferred option for resolving the region’s water shortage crisis is the Waimea Community Dam. Years of investigation, research, reports and analysis has found the dam is the cheapest and most practical solution. The Waimea Community Dam will provide a secure future for Nelson Tasman, where businesses can prosper, residents will have enough water to meet their everyday needs, and the health of the Waimea River is improved.

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Waimea Water @WaimeaDam·

Access to water affects everyone, some areas are running out of water. 🙈 is not an option. Thankfully @tasmandc is planning to act. Beyond #WaimeaCommunityDam, there's $$$ for Richmond South, Motueka, Mapua, new water treatment plant & upgrades across the district. #water4all

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Waimea Water @WaimeaDam·

19 Apr

This is the last weekend to have your say to @nelsoncitynz about the #WaimeaCommunityDam plans in their draft #LongTermPlan. If you want #waterfor100years-which will include a supply to cover the entire Nelson Tasman region-let NCC know! Have your say now: https://t.co/AGHqeHfOU4

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18 Apr

Even the energy sector cares about the #WaimeaCommunityDam, this story goes on to discuss the hydro possibilities and the recent central Government decision to fund the dam in addition to the WIL success news. We'll have this on our website soon and post a link.

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17 Apr

Last Dec in Tasman, "Growers were forced to make decisions about which trees...would have water supply reduced to root stock survival levels only. This is a highly productive area for hort & water supply during dry periods is vital," says @MikeChapmanHort https://t.co/PlbmV9IArm

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16 Apr

River water quality around the country has seen a marked improvement in the last decade as per LAWA, thanks in part to farmers. "There's been a really concerted effort from farmers and from regulators to make improvements here," says @HandsMegan https://t.co/27r99H7RSh

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A secure water supply for the Waimea Plains is the most important and urgent local issue the Nelson Tasman region faces.

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