Freshwater Update 92, February 2025

Freshwater Update 92 brings you the latest information from NIWA's Freshwater Centre.

Freshwater Update 92 brings you the latest information from NIWA's Freshwater Centre.

In this issue

  • Race Against Time: Tackling the Invasive Gold Clam

    NIWA and partners launch critical research to stop an invasive clam threatening New Zealand's freshwater ecosystem.
  •  Riparian planting in the Hoteo catchment area

    NIWA Seeks Crucial Data to Boost Freshwater Protection Efforts

    NIWA scientists are gathering data on freshwater mitigation across NZ to improve predictive models.
  • Koi

    Innovative Methods in Tackling Pest Fish: The Power of Sound and Light

    Could bubbles and strobe lights stop pest fish swimming where they’re not wanted?
  • Waikato River

    Climate Change Disrupts River Sediment Management: Adaptation Strategies Needed

    New research suggests environmental targets for managing fine sediment in rivers may need to be revised to better account for the impacts of climate change.
  • New Technology Enhances River Digital Networks for Improved Water Management

    NIWA scientists have launched a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming mapping of freshwater environments.
  • Rototurf video screenshot

    Extreme Lakeover: NIWA’s Guide to Rolling Back Life into New Zealand Lake

    A team of NIWA freshwater ecologists have completed their research on the use of biodegradable plant mats as life rafts to help reintroduce native aquatic plants to degraded freshwater lakes.
  • Staff Profile Clare Wilkinson

    Introducing NIWA sediment transport scientist Clare Wilkinson.
  • Staff Profile: Reza Moghaddam

    Introducing NIWA environmental engineer Reza Moghaddam.