Wetlands Are Under Threat

Bathurst Coal Limited seek to extend their Coalgate coal mine by 18 hectares and remove wetland vegetation. Bathurst Coal Limited have applied to Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council to:
1) CRC184166 – To undertake earthworks in the high soil erosion risk area, and earthworks and vegetation clearance in riparian margins, including the removal of wetland vegetation.
2) CRC201368 – To discharge sediment and mine influenced water, drainage water and residual contaminants from the treatment of water to Tara Stream/Wetland.
Stormwater and drainage water will be collected and conveyed to storage ponds on-site for treatment, re-used for dust suppression and periodically discharged to the Tara Stream/Wetland.

Please help me, Forest & Bird, Forest & Bird Canterbury and Extinction Rebellion Ōtautahi Christchurch to raise awareness and protect wetlands.