The Integrated Freshwater Solutions (IFS) project is led by Ecological Economics Research New Zealand based at Massey University. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation the 3-year project intends to develop effective tools to address the freshwater management needs of regional councils and local authorities nationwide. Our case study project is the Manawatu River catchment. In September 2010 it was agreed to use the Integrated Freshwater Solutions project to work with stakeholders brought together primarily by the Manawatu River Leaders Accord to collaboratively define an Action Plan to improve the river's water quality. 'What is happening where' summarises the agreed actions to be undertaken to improve the health of the Manawatu River. OURS. The Manawatu River Leaders' Accord Action Plan  was formally blessed and adopted in ceremonies held on June 22, 2011.

Stakeholders worked together at 7 full-day workshops to come up with the solutions. The Mediated Modelling Workshop tab allows you to follow the developments and dialogue from these workshops. The current Mediated Model can be viewed with a free download software. The Forums tab allows member's of the public to contribute ideas and knowledge. 

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