3.4 Recreational opportunities and Foreshore reserves RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Lake Taupo-nui-a -Tia and its margins are accessible to a wide variety of passive and active recreational activities. There is untapped potential for additional recreational activities. FORESHORE RESERVES Extensive lakeshore reserves provide public access to the Lake and the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and recreation activities on its margins. Foreshore reserves also act as a buffer in urban areas and protect the views for homeowners in the area.
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Water pollution: results in nuisance weed growth (hinders boating and swimming).
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Human health impacts: • toxic algal blooms • beach litter such as nails and glass • pathogens in water from septic tanks, pipe failure, stormwater, boat sewage.
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Quality of life impacts: • sewage pollution in water • toxic algal blooms • declining water clarity • weed growths along the shoreline • increasing urbanisation (overdevelopment of Taupo Lake front) • restrictions to legal access • beach litter • visual and noise pollution opportunities • overcrowding and congestion.
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The public is satisfied with legal access (that causes no environmental harm) to the Lake and surrounding areas The public is satisfied with Lake Taupo’s facilities for passive and active recreation Recreational activities are well managed (with permits and concessions) Lakeshore reserves are maintained, added to, or improved to an appropriate level to meet the needs of the community as a whole Where appropriate, lakeshore reserves provide safe and convenient entry points for a range of recreational activities.
What are the main threats to recreational opportunities and foreshore reserves?
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