Drought in Canterbury, NZ

Canterbury will be the California of tomorrow as the snow pack on the Alps disappears due to abrupt climate change.

Along with the greed of people mining the Ashley (and other rivers) for its water as the drought worsens, Canterbury is headed for a dire future.

I grew up on this river where we used to swim, and where fish were once plentiful. I do not recall a time when salmon had to be salvaged from the river.

Drought in Canterbury:

Fish and Game salvaging trout from dried up rivers

A looming drought in the South Island has brought a few F words to the forefront, - farmers, fires, and now, fish.

From last year -

See also: Ashley eels die in drought.