Waterway Technical Notes
Bioreactor Trail: Reducing Nitrates
This is an ongoing project which aims to reduce in drain nitrate concentrations using a wood chip bioreactor. Go to this website to get updates on the project and their findings
PROVIDER
Living Water
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Filter Trials
Two filters were installed near the Waituna Lagoon in 2016 and were monitored for 3 years. This website explains how the trial was conducted, the potential of filters as a mitigation and the practicality of including this mitigation on farm
PROVIDER
Living Water
In stream sediment traps
This is an ongoing project which aims to capure sediment in lowland streams. Go to this website to get updates on the project and their findings
PROVIDER
Living Water
Community Based Freshwater Monitoring
Community-based freshwater monitoring engages both landowners and the public in freshwater monitoring. It is a powerful tool, linking communities with decision-makers and developing a partnership for sustainable freshwater management.
Introduction to freshwater quality
Video - This introductory module will help you understand:
- The key elements of the B+LNZ Environment Strategy.
- Key elements of freshwater and issues.
- Freshwater monitoring and stream health indicators.
- Where you can go to take further action and find support.
Water Quality and Limits
This is an explanation of how water quality is measured and what the results mean. Water quality is a description of the condition of the water. It includes measurements, using proven scientific methods, of physical, chemical and biological parameters.
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Southland's Water Story
A specialised website looking at what Southlanders value about water, the current state of water in Southland and how we can make change
PROVIDER
Environment Southland
What's in our waterways?
Understanding what's in our waterways, the contaminants and where they come from is an important part of taking action to stop them impacting on our environment.
PROVIDER
Environment Southland
Environment Southland: Groundwater information
This site contains information to help readers understand how groundwater moves through the region. A summary of Environment Southland's water monitoring data taken from groundwater quality stations within Southland. On this site there are links to a large number of reports, data and resources.
PROVIDER
Environment Southland
Environment Southland: Lakes
Environment Southland has a huge amount of information and research related to the Southland estuaries. Visit this page to read more on these areas and the research that has been completed. The webpage has a number of links to research papers, resources and presentations.
PROVIDER
Environment Southland
Estuaries
Environment Southland has a huge amount of information and research related to the Southland estuaries. Visit this page to read more on these areas and the research that has been completed. The webpage has a number of links to research papers, resources and presentations.
PROVIDER
Environment Southland
Environment Southland River Values and Outcomes interactive map
Environment Southland has completed an assessment of current environmental state of waterways in Southland. This is compared to the environmental outcome that Environment Southland are aiming to achieve in order to provide for a healthy and resilient waterway.
PROVIDER
Environment Southland
Drystock farm menu - Practices to improve Water quality
This menu provides a range of practices for drystock farms, mainly hill country sheep, beef and deer, to improve nutrient management and reduce impacts on water quality. It is designed to help identify the best options for your individual circumstances.
PROVIDER
Industry bodies
Industry Agreed Good Management Practices relating to water quality
These industry-agreed good management practices relating to water quality were developed from the Canterbury Matrix of Good Management project and were first published in April 2015. While intended for use in Canterbury, they were developed to be applicable across all regions in New Zealand.
PROVIDER
Industry bodies
LandscapeDNA interactive maps
This interactive map allows users to identify the physiographic zone they are farming in and the key contaminant pathways in that phsyiographic zone.
PROVIDER
LandscapeDNA
Living Water - Whakamana Te Waituna project
Whakamana Te Waituna is a five-year, multi-partner project aimed at improving the health of Waituna Lagoon in Southland. This website gives updates on how the project is progressing.
PROVIDER
Living Water
Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit (SHMAK kit)
How healthy is your stream? SHMAK - the New Zealand Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit - has been designed to help you find out. This website explains what the kit tests for and includes an order form for anyone interested in monitoring the water quality on their property.
PROVIDER
NIWA
Mitigating E. coli losses
In December 2019 we held a Masterclass on E. coli where we invited speakers to come and share their knowledge of E coli and mitigation strategies. With the help of Beef + Lamb NZ, we recorded and NZ Landcare Trust transcribed some of the talks.
PROVIDER
NZ Landcare Trust
Water Monitoring
Water Monitoring - it is an essential part to catchment management. It gives you a starting point, helps you to plan, and continued monitoring can show you what improvements have been made. This page gives insight into options for monitoring water in your catchment
PROVIDER
NZ Landcare Trust
Nutrient Management on your dairy farm
A farmer’s guide to understanding how nitrogen and phosphorus enter, cycle through and leave your dairy farm
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Identifying Contaminants
There are many options available to improve the health of our waterways. This page will help you understand the actions you can take.
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao – Open Waters Aotearoa | EPA
Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao is a community science programme run by the Environmental Protection Authority. We provide environmental DNA testing kits and resources to community groups, iwi, hapū, schools and kura. This year we received Unlocking Curious Minds funding which enables us to offer up to 1000 eDNA kits to participants to support them to restore, monitor, and explore their waterways.
PROVIDER
Environmental Protection Authority
Thriving Southland is a community-led group with a vision to create a prosperous Southland, healthy people, healthy environment from the mountains to the sea.
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