Waikato Regional Council - regional indicators
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The Waikato Regional Council has developed a set of environmental indicators to measure the quality of, and any changes in, the region's environment.
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About the indicators
Ecosystems are a complex web of interactions. Indicators show key changes in the environment so they can be used to gain an understanding of the condition of the environment as a whole.
Waikato Regional Council is developing a set of indicators to measure and report how well the region's environment is cared for. The indicators are used to:
- report regularly on the state of the region’s environment
- measure how well we are doing in achieving environmental goals
- increase the awareness and understanding of environmental issues
- prioritise environmental issues and improve decision-making.
Indicators
Air
- Air quality
- Sources of air pollutants
Biodiversity
- Extent of native vegetation
- Forest fragmentation
Coasts
- Coastal water and sediment quality
- Natural character and biodiversity
Community and Economy
- Communities and their views
- Community characteristics
- Community participation
- Economy and resource use
- Sustainability
Geothermal
- Geyser and sinter springs
- Visitor numbers to geothermal areas
Fresh water
- Groundwater
- Lakes
- Rivers and Streams
- Wetlands
Land and Soil
- Land
- Soil
Natural Hazards
- Coastal Hazards
- Hazards (general)
Transport
- Transportation
Waste
- Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Sites
