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SHMAK water quality – temperature and conductivity
Temperature and conductivity are two easy measurements you can take in your stream. Here's how to use a temperature logger. -
How to collect a water sample
Some SHMAK tests require you to collect a water sample. You can use SHMAK to test some parameters, alternatively the water sample can be sent to a lab for analysis. -
What is included in SHMAK
SHMAK is available as a standard kit and SHMAK Plus. Here we explain what is included in the kit and what extras you need to purchase on your own. -
Setting up your site
The various assessments in SHMAK are done over different lengths (reaches) of stream. Mark out the longest reach first, then shorter reaches. -
Stream site assessment
SHMAK Stream Site Assessment - How to record some basic information about your stream site so you can interpret your results. -
SHMAK Manual
Download the entire manual or just the chapters you need. A printed version is also available. -
Unlocking the mysterious marine life of eels
Feature story01 February 2020Tiny, translucent eels may hold the answers to one of the fish world’s great mysteries. Zen Gregor investigates. -
Health and safety in the field
Health and safety is the most important element of any activity. Watch this video before you go out into the field. -
Introduction to SHMAK
Most of us are visual learners. So we’ve created some short videos that demonstrate the methods outlined in SHMAK. -
Overview of SHMAK
How healthy is your stream? SHMAK—the New Zealand Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit—has been designed to help you find out. -
SHMAK videos
We've developed a series of instructional videos on what SHMAK is and how to use it
