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Lake Dunstan Charitable Trust
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    • LINZ 'Jobs for Nature' >
      • Bridge to Bridge >
        • Plants
      • Community Vision Report
    • Lakeside Clean-up
    • Ripple Effect: Guest Speakers
    • Community Tool Shed
    • Protecting our Birds
  • The Issues
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    • Lagarosiphon
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    • Biodiversity loss
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NEWS:
​LDCT requests review of Contact Energy's consent conditions
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Bridge to Bridge Landscape Plan

In March 2021, LDCT received funding from LINZ through Jobs for Nature with a large portion dedicated to undertaking biodiversity restoration between Deadman's Bridge and Lowburn Bridge.

​Take a look at what we learnt about the site, what our vision is for this area and what to expect over the next few years. ​Be sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on works!
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What is the funding for?
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Lake Dunstan Community visioning report

We partnered with Shaping our Future to create a community vision report to capture the community's concerns, values and hopes for Lake's future. 

Over 350 people gave feedback and this document has the most accurate community opinion on the current situation and future hopes so as to help direct projects, community groups, stakeholders and any other interested parties.

Please take a read and use to strengthen and support your own and/or your groups projects to improve the Lake.
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History of the lake

​It’s been nearly thirty years since Lake Dunstan, with her many moods, took shape behind the million-cubic-metre hunk of concrete known as the Clyde Dam.

The project was the largest of an ambitious National government’s ‘Think Big’ schemes and the story is a colourful one featuring a town that drowned, fault lines, fire-bombs and eye-watering budget blow-outs. Construction wound up in the mid-1990s but work on the new lake and shoreline, to create a promised recreational asset, was never completed.
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The Issues

From invasive aquatic weeds to 1 million cubic metres a year of sediment depositing in our waters, we have a lot of issues impacting our wildlife and mental & physical wellbeing.

There is much work ahead if we are to restore native ecosystems, eradicate pests and improve recreational use on and around our lake. The trust is working to bring together the work of stakeholders and community to make it happen.
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Stay Updated 

Get the lasted on all relevant research, legislation developments and events. Find all the information you need in one place and stay in the loop!
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Projects

In March 2021 the trust was lucky to receive funding from LINZ through the 'Jobs for Nature' programme. This has allowed us to increase our restoration work and community outreach to improve our environment for wildlife and people.

From planting days to lakeside clean ups, we are working with stakeholders, council and community to make it a safe and healthy place for all to explore, relax and enjoy.
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About us

Get to know the people behind the trust, their passions, experience and why they want to help create a better lake for people and wildlife.
Meet the team

How you can Help

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​Join the Friends of Lake Dunstan
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 Help create a healthy and safe environment for both wildlife and people both now and for many years to come! We need lots of passionate locals and business to help create a legacy that will live on for generations!
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Support the Charity

​As a charitable trust, we are reliant upon the kind support of volunteers and donations from our local community. With over 26 km² of water and surrounding land, its a big job and we need your help (and money) to make a difference.
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Become a Corporate Sponsor
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We are ramping up our operations to help transform Lake Dunstan. Become part of history by becoming a corporate sponsor. In return your business will be published on our website for the whole town (and world) to see!
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​​Bringing together the needs of the community (Clutha/Mata-Au) and the activity of stakeholders (Kawarau) to achieve a healthy and happy environment for people and wildlife (the junction).
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  • Welcome
  • Projects
    • LINZ 'Jobs for Nature' >
      • Bridge to Bridge >
        • Plants
      • Community Vision Report
    • Lakeside Clean-up
    • Ripple Effect: Guest Speakers
    • Community Tool Shed
    • Protecting our Birds
  • The Issues
    • History of the lake
    • Lagarosiphon
    • Silt/Sediment
    • Water Quality
    • Air Quality
    • Recreation
    • Pests
    • Biodiversity loss
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Friend
    • Donate
    • Sponsors >
      • Sponsor Registration
  • About Us
    • Work For Us
    • Contact us
    • Health and Safety
  • Stay Updated
    • Lake Plans + Resources