TY - BOOK AU - Jones,D.H. ED - New Zealand. TI - Hydro-electric power development and environmental conservation in Southland, Otago and Mackenzie Country / AV - TK1522.5 .J66 1977 U1 - 333.914 PY - 1981/// CY - [Wellington, N.Z.] : PB - New Zealand Electricity, KW - LAGAROSIPHON MAJOR KW - HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION KW - SOUTHLAND KW - OTAGO KW - CLUTHA RIVER KW - WAITAKI RIVER KW - WAIAU RIVER (SOUTHLAND) KW - LAKE TE ANAU KW - LAKE MANAPOURI KW - LAKE HAWEA KW - RECREATIONAL USE KW - MARAROA RIVER KW - LAKES KW - LAKE WANAKA KW - LAKE WAKATIPU KW - LAKE PUKAKI KW - LAKE TEKAPO KW - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS KW - WATER STORAGE KW - MACKENZIE COUNTRY KW - CATCHMENTS KW - NEW ZEALAND KW - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION KW - HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS N1 - 3 coloured maps in back pocket; Includes bibliographical references: pages 65-77 N2 - The general outcome of hydro-electric development in Southland, Otago and the Mackenzie Basin demonstrates that it is possible to construct large power supply installations and at the same time conserve, if not actually enhance, those environmental and social values associated with our natural resources which are highly valued throughout the community. This publication outlines the basis of the electricity industry in general and describes the environmental aspects of the installations in the region southwards and including the Waitaki River catchment ER -