River of the Month: Grovetown Lagoon, Marlborough

The Grovetown Lagoon is one of the largest remaining areas of natural value on the Wairau Plain, with areas of open water, swampy ground, springs and adjoining land. It is highly valued by local iwi as a resource for food and plant materials, but has been degraded and altered over time. A project aimed at restoring the Grovetown Lagoon was initiated in 2002.