Wetlands of Waitītiko
Liz October 2nd, 2018
STEPS gave a talk on our Meola wetland at the National Wetland Symposium on 26 September.
Waitītiko Meola creek is a small stream perched above a volcanic aquifer – the largest under Auckland Council’s protection. Historically it connected many wetlands as shown below.
(BACKHOUSE, JOHN PHILEMEMAN 1845-1908 CABBAGE TREE SWAMP Ca.1880 ALEXANDER TURNBALL LIBARY (E-052-Q-015))
Because of their role in filtering pollutants, STEPS advocates many more urban wetlands, especially here in Auckland where stormwater and sewage regularly flood our catchment. You can read our talk and see historic photos of the STEPS wetland as it has evolved over 3-4 decades, under the leadership of Roy Clements and Nick Goldwater here.
- Environmental Issues , STEPS , Stormwater
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