Freshwater and Estuaries management tools

Some of the useful methods, guidelines and modelling tools we've developed to assist with management of freshwaters.

Ecological monitoring

We offer a range of ecological monitoring tools.

Freshwater ID guides

These guides are designed for rapid identification of freshwater flora and fauna for use in biomonitoring.

Biosecurity tools

Our biosecurity management tools include: assessment models, field surveys, management advice and the testing of control methods.

Publications for water managers

A set of references and links useful for Water Managers

Environmental flow tools

Tools and software to assist with determining and managing environmental water flows.

Freshwater fish calendars

NIWA's publication "Freshwater Fish Spawning and Migration Periods" is designed to help people working near freshwater to minimise effects of their work on freshwater fish species.

Aquatic invertebrate traits database

Approximately 500 Aquatic invertebrate taxa are described in this database, made available to assist with the identification of specimens.

The Fish Passage Assessment Tool has been developed to provide an easy to use, practical tool for recording instream structures and assessing their likely impact on fish movements and river connectivity.

Managing mangrove expansion

This manual aims to provide the guidance needed to manage mangrove expansion, while maintaining the ecological integrity of estuaries and harbours.

Native freshwater and saltwater plant cultivation booklets

These booklets help provide guidance on the cultivation and restoration of native submerged macrophytes for environmental rehabilitation initiatives in freshwater and saltwater environments.