Land and Water Mission

Our science enables the sustainable use and development of New Zealand’s land and water resources in a changing environment by improving water security, protecting ecosystem health and enabling integrated management of catchments and coasts.

Richard Williams is General Manager of the Land and Water Science Mission.
Read about our General Managers Mission here.

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Future Water

The goal of the Future Water Flagship is to ensure New Zealand secures enough clean water for people, businesses, and the environment by understanding, predicting, and advising on water supply and demand.

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Healthy Freshwater

Understanding the future of freshwater ecosystems in a changing environment, for improved ecosystem health and water quality.

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Mountains to Sea

The Mountains to Sea Flagship is working to advance understanding of connected catchment to coastal systems from mountains to the sea to support resilient ecosystems, sustainable resources and adaptation to environmental change.

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Aquatic Biosecurity

The aim of the Aquatic Biosecurity Flagship is to protect freshwater and marine ecosystems from the negative environmental and economic impacts of aquatic pests and diseases and support the use of our aquatic environments now and in the future.

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