Physical Habitat

The physical habitat is an important function of healthy waterways. It includes the waterway's form, bed, banks, margins, riparian vegetation, and connections to the surrounding area.
To ensure physical habitats are maintained and improved, we need to:
  • Control sediment inputs into lakebeds
  • Maintain the natural character of water bodies such as riffles, pools and runs
  • Protect, restore and enhance wetlands
  • Improve the connectivity between habitats
  • Maintain and protect the natural shorelines of rivers and lakes from erosion and pest plants
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Posts in this category

  • Taking Care of Tyre Gully
    Kia ora kotou, My name is Ben and I am the Science Communicator here at WAI Wānaka. Part of my job is to keep… Read more
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  • Adopt a Drain – Autumn
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  • A passion for galaxiids
    Ash Rabel is WAI Wānaka’s resident scientist, with a passion for galaxiids and protecting Aotearoa’s habitats on land and especially water. Ash explains how WAI… Read more

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