Aotearoa Lakes
Aotearoa lakes is a New Zealand citizen science initiative focused on lake restoration.
Aotearoa Lakes - Facebook
This is the official page for Aotearoa Lakes. A citizen science organization focused on lakes, wetlands and other freshwater systems.
Lake Rototoa — Aotearoa Lakes
This lake is an ecologically and culturally significant dune lake on the north west coast of Auckland. The lake is home to one of the last remaining populations of threatened freshwater mussels (Kakahi) in the region.
Lake Pupuke — Aotearoa Lakes
Lake Pupuke is a 57 m deep volcanic lake that is a high value recreational site in Takapuna, Auckland. The primary goal of our efforts at this lake since 2017 are to carry out long term water quality and ecology monitoring as well as targeted surveys in …
Efforts underway to save mussels that keep our lakes clean - 1News
6 days ago · Native freshwater mussels, or kākahi, are essential to maintaining lakes' health. The kākahi help filter water, oxygenate sediment, and create habitats for other native species. But a recent survey carried out by Aotearoa Lakes divers have revealed the …
The lakes of Aotearoa New Zealand — Science Learning Hub
Feb 9, 2023 · Aotearoa has world-famous lakes – for example, Lakes Taupō, Rotorua and Wakatipu – but there are a huge number tucked away that most of us probably don’t know about. Believe it or not, New Zealand has about 3,800 lakes larger than 1 …
Aotearoa Lakes - Project Baseline
We are a group of passionate volunteers and trained professionals who want to understand and improve New Zealand’s lakes. Our focus is to collaboratively gather environmental data to support government and research organizations.
NZ Lakes/Aotearoa lakes (@aotearoa_lakes) - Instagram
645 Followers, 251 Following, 66 Posts - NZ Lakes/Aotearoa lakes (@aotearoa_lakes) on Instagram: "💧Just doing our best to protect Lakes 🌱"
Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa
Dec 6, 2024 · Kākahi, the native freshwater mussels that once thrived in the depths of Lake Rototoa, are facing a grim future. Recent surveys reveal 85 per cent of the mussel population in the lake has perished, raising alarm bells for the future of this valued lake ecosystem.
Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) - Lake Quality
Aotearoa’s lakes are steeped in history with significant cultural, recreational, and social values. For Māori, fresh water is a taonga and essential to life and identity. Our economy depends on having plentiful water – agriculture, tourism, and hydroelectricity generation particularly rely …