The integration of land and water management is seen most clearly in relationship between catchment management and it connection to the coastal environment. Coastal refers to all coastal environments including but not limited to the Coastal Marine Area.
Key Issues include
Land and water use and management, with particular emphasis on integration of these, and plannng
Coastal policy and management
Whole catchment approaches
Issues affecting aquatic environments
Engagement with all industry sectors involved with land and water issues.
Visit the Working Group page to see the NZ Coastal Policy Statement 2010, ‘Issues and Options Project’