Activity 2: The Black Drain [4 points]
Approximately two-thirds of all rivers and one-half of all lakes in New Zealand are too polluted to swim in, according to a recent article in an online newspaper. One of the most polluted is the Tarawera River in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Pollution enters the river from a local pulp and paper mill, from local farms and through the local sewage system. Many other rivers in New Zealand are also polluted with waste from businesses and farms.
Use Google to help you find two other polluted rivers in New Zealand.
On your blog, tell us:
1) The names of the rivers.
2) The location of the rivers.
3) What is being done to clean up the rivers (if anything).
Polluted Rivers in New Zealand
- Name of the River - Manawatu River
- Located - Manawatu - Wanganui
- Clean up the Rivers - Protect habits for native birds and fish
Kia ora Helena,
ReplyDeleteWell done on taking the time to research the Manawatu River. Isn't it sad that so many of our rivers and lakes are too polluted to swim in? I couldn't believe the statistics when I read them! Are you able to add one more river to your post? If you go back and read the activity, it asks you to give two rivers. I'd hate to not be able to award you the full points for this task.
Thanks Helena,
Mikey :)