15 September 2022
Freshwater Update 88 takes a look at wetland and riparian management tools to improve water quality on rural farm land as well as an event to inspire the next generation of freshwater scientists.
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Better outcomes for downstream water quality
The finishing touches have just been made on a NIWA-led project which aims to prove the performance of constructed wetlands on New Zealand farms.
Demand grows for NIWA’s Riparian Management Training
NIWA has updated training materials and restarted a course that explains the use of a riparian planning tool to achieve a range of water quality and environmental outcomes.
Hands-on science wins over young researchers
More than 300 secondary school students enjoyed a brief stint as freshwater researchers to help rid the country of invasive freshwater aquatic species.
Staff profile: Mike Hickford
Mike Hickford is a freshwater ecologist working from our Christchurch office.