Is Coes Ford Open 2021?

Is Coes Ford Open 2021?

Coes Ford is now open to vehicles. The reserve is open on both sides of the river.

Is it safe to swim at Coes Ford?

Unsuitable for swimming. This site has a long-term notice in place, as there is a moderate to high risk of illness for swimmers. Sites with this special status have a history of poor or highly variable water quality.

Why is Coes Ford closed?

Coes Ford is closed due to high river flow levels making the ford unsafe for vehicles.

Is Chamberlain’s Ford Open?

Chamberlain’s Ford OPEN for camping Please scan the QR code on arrival, wipe down shared surfaces and observe appropriate social distancing during your stay.

Is the Ashley River swimmable?

Water quality generally suitable for swimming, but young children, elderly or those with compromised health may be at increased risk of illness.

Why is the Selwyn River polluted?

Federation of Freshwater Anglers, which has been testing the Selwyn River, has found polluting nitrates have increased by up to 50 per cent in the space of just 22 months. The blame lay fair and square with the ECan and its decision to allow intensive dairy farming around the Selwyn and across the plains, he said.

Is Thompsons Track Open 2021?

The track is currently open – but caution is advised.

Is Lakeside domain open?

Lakeside Domain OPEN for camping Open all year for recreational use unless ground conditions deteriorate.

Can I swim at Ashley Gorge?

Unsuitable for swimming – The monitoring result did not meet the national guidelines at the time of testing. For sites where potentially toxic algae is routinely monitored, the monitoring result exceeded the alert level criteria. Avoid contact with the water and with potentially toxic algae along the edge of the water.

Is it safe to swim in the Waimakariri?

The best indicator of swimming water quality at this site is the overall bacterial risk. There is a swimming hole at Otukaikino Creek just before the Creek enters the Waimakariri River. It is a sheltered swimming hole with low flows, situated on the south side of SH1 Waimakariri River bridge.

Is Kaikoura road open?

SH1 north and south of Kaikōura is open for travel 24/7. Roadworks are still present and the road may close during heavy rains or severe weather. All travellers should check for the latest updates before they travel.

Is Queen Charlotte Drive open?

Public access, with some restrictions, along the length of Queen Charlotte Drive has been given the green light. The scenic corridor between Picton and Havelock reopened to the public, with some restrictions, on Monday evening.

What is the Coes Ford and Heathcote River study?

The Coes Ford and Heathcote River sites were chosen as part of a network of rivers across New Zealand and are a good representation of some of the issues facing swimming water quality in both the rural and urban sectors. What do we hope to gain from this study?

Is the Coes ford river swimmable?

Coes Ford was swimmable as recently as two years ago: its decline has been both rapid and dramatic. Selwyn River at the Coes Ford bridge last summer. Last summer, Environment Canterbury (ECan) recorded the lowest water flow at the river since records began in 1987.

Is there cyanobacteria at Coes Ford?

Cyanobacteria isn’t always present at Coes Ford – usually appearing during periods of extended hot weather, in combination with low river flow and enough nutrients. It is important to get a dog to the vet as soon as possible if it comes into contact with cyanobacteria.