Resources

Environment Southland resources

Environment Southland maintains flood protection and control schemes to protect property, lives, and livelihoods. Check out our natural hazards map on our mapping service Beacon
The Breathe Easy website has information and tools on air quality in Southland: Read more here.
Learn more about our Regional Air Plan: Read more here.

Climate Action Toolbox: A NZ government initiative, which provides businesses with resources on how to measure their emissions and create emissions reduction plans. Read more here.
Work out your greenhouse gas emissions – here’s one tool you could try. If you already have an OVERSEER nutrient budget, this will give you this information.
Join the low carbon economy: GenLess is part of EECA and provides a range of low to higher cost initiatives businesses could undertake to reduce their footprints. Read more here.

Measure your ecological footprint: The footprint calculator from the Global Footprint Network calculates how many planets we need if everyone lived like you do. Read more here.
Discover your impact on the planet: Future Fit is an initiative from Auckland City Council, and it gives you an idea of the impact of your lifestyle on the planet and see how everyday actions can make a difference.Read more here.

What can you do
How to live a low carbon lifestyle: GenLess is part of EECA and this link provides a series of things you can do – from free actions, those that cost a bit and those that need greater investment.