St Lukes Environmental Protection SocietyProtecting Meola Creek's environs since 2005
St Lukes Environmental Protection Society (STEPS) was incorporated in 2005. Its purpose is to protect and enhance the environment and amenities in the St Lukes area. Read more ...
This report by Caleb Clarke of Morphum, was produced for the Water NZ Stormwater Conference in 2012. It is the most comprehensive assessment of future Meola Creek options. KEYWORDS: Stream Restoration and Naturalisation, Floodways, Stream Day-lighting, Property Purchase, Urban Design
STEPS was delighted to hear a presentation by long time member Dr. Sandra Anderson of Auckland University. Sandra presented 10 years of research-based evidence to show us the key aspects of a successful restoration. See “The cost of ‘second-rate’ for native plant communities” below.
Making Space for Water is a long-term commitment to reducing flood risk and building resilience by fast-tracking infrastructure upgrades, alongside advanced technology, smarter planning and community partnerships.
Here is the first newsletter from Auckland Council’s “Making Space for Water” initiative.
Please subscribe Here to the newsletter and encourage your community to do the same, to find out what’s happening, how to make better decisions about flood risk, and how to get involved.
Above is a photo of Waitiitiko Meola Creek in flood, 1 February 2023. (Photo David Rees).