Six projects to improve access and vegetation on Waimarino rivers and streams are getting funding from the Ngā Wai Ora o te Whangaehu grants programme.
The money is from the Freshwater Improvement Fund to help improve the Whangaehu Catchment, and from Horizons Regional Council.
The programme aims to assist community groups to complete projects that will help achieve the aspirations of the community in improving the health of the catchment.
Horizons councillor and Ngā Wai Ora o te Whangaehu Governance Group chairman Bruce Rollinson said seven applications were received, of which six were successful.
"This is a positive result for the programme launch. We hope word of mouth from this year's recipients will encourage others in the community to apply next year."