Do you enjoy fishing or going to the beach?
North Shore City has over 140km of coastline with beautiful bays and beaches where we love to swim, fish and relax. Inland we have 171km of streams that are home to many species of plants and animals, including the endangered Kokopu (native trout).
Rainwater flows over land, into outside (stormwater) drains, then into our city’s streams, ultimately discharging onto our beaches or into Lake Pupuke. This water is slowly but surely being polluted by our activities, harming the creatures that depend on it and reducing our own use and enjoyment of the environment.
No one wants to swim at a polluted beach, so by taking positive steps towards reducing pollution you can help make a difference. North Shore City Council also helps protect the city from pollution by educating people and enforcing the law when necessary.
We all must help prevent water pollution.
