Quiz - Who's caring for our fresh water and wetlands?

Think you know who looks out for our fresh water and wetlands?

What is the organisation responsible for managing and regulating habitats and species for freshwater fishing AND game bird hunting in New Zealand?

A: Department of Conservation (DoC)

B: Ministery for Primary Industries (MPI)

C: Fish & Game New Zealand

D: New Zealand Fishing Council

Fish & Game monitors the health of our freshwater streams, but what makes their monitoring unique?

A: They use snorkels and drift downstream

B: They monitor trout, salmon AND native fish

C: They're physically get in the water

D: All of the above

How many different rivers does Fish & Game monitor throughout NZ?

A: 5

B: 10

C: 25

D: Over 100

How is Fish & Game funded?

A: Profit from leasing and licencing access to land

B: Sale of fishing and hunting licences

C: Regional councils

D: Government

True or False. More than $10m has been invested on restoring wetlands.

A: True

B: False

What percentage of New Zealand's original wetlands remain?

A: 50%

B: 10%

C: 8%

D: 3%

As well as issuing hunting and fishing licnces, Fish & Game:

A: Holds school holiday events

B: Holds adult beginner fishing courses

C: Supports women with breast cancer via fly fishng days

D: All of the above

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