Freshwater Conservation (Friends of the Blade, Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August 2026)

About Course

This Freshwater Conservation two-day training unit covers stream ecology and the main methods for monitoring a stream.

Participants will be introduced to the animals and plants that live in a stream, the conditions required for a healthy stream and the survey methods to monitor these indicators.

This training unit will be held on Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August  2026 (9am-4pm) at Friends of the Blade / Ngā Hoa o Pā Kererū.*

 

Note: 

This training unit is run at other sites in the Bay of Plenty throughout the year. See listings under ‘Our Training Units’ for further details. 

 

*Please Note:

Unsuitable weather conditions (or other unforeseen circumstances) may mean we have to postpone this day.
Once enrolled updates and options will be available in the ‘Announcements’ tab no later than 8:00pm the night before the training da.
Minimum enrolment numbers are required for this training day to go ahead

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What Will You Learn?

  • The critical parts of a healthy stream
  • Four main areas of the SHMAK methodology
  • Safe operation of monitoring gear, waders & a personal floatation device
  • Practical experience and skills on monitoring at a stream site

Course Content

About The Training
Please read before the attending this in-person event at Friends of the Blade / Ngā Hoa o Pā Kere.

  • Information to help you prepare for training

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