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7 Foreshore and/or Seabed Disturbances
7.4 Reclamation of the Foreshore or Seabed
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Reclamations and declamations can have adverse and irreversible effects on habitat, natural coastal processes, amenity values, archaeological sites, sites of significance to Maaori and natural character. However, reclamation and drainage have also been seen as enhancing the economic and social well-being of the community by increasing the area of useable land, or by enhancing access to the coast. |
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Inappropriate reclamation, declamation and drainage in the CMA avoided. |
Principal Reasons for Adopting: Habitat is permanently lost by reclamation, declamation or drainage of the foreshore and seabed. Reclamations, and impoundments which restrict tidal flushing, adversely affect water quality with resulting adverse effects on ecosystems. Onshore, offshore and longshore sediment transport processes, natural character, hazard risk, amenity values, archaeological sites, sites of significance to Maaori, and public access may also be affected. The following policies further define what Environment Waikato considers to be inappropriate in relation to reclamation, declamation and drainage.
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