One of the Ohaupo peat lakes is benefiting from the Good To Grow Partnership between the Departments of Conservation (DOC) and Corrections, with community work teams helping out at Lake Ruatuna.
DOC partnership development advisor Wayne Green says the extra effort is welcome.
"There is a power of work going on at this lake to improve public access, biodiversity and water quality," says Wayne.
"Significant investment is being made through the Living Water Partnership between DOC and Fonterra, expertise from DOC staff and environmental consultants, groundwork from contractors and volunteers.
"Now with the extra help from the Te Awamutu Corrections Community work team we can achieve much more.