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Freshwater mitigation systems
Effective systems to manage contaminant losses -
Stopping the gold clam: it's now or never
A NIWA-led programme to develop effective, and culturally-attuned strategies for managing the freshwater gold clam. -
Fish Passage
Understanding and supporting the migration of fish through New Zealand's freshwater habitats. -
River flow forecasting
Research ProjectNIWA is developing a national river flow forecasting tool for New Zealand that aims to support and strengthen our planning for and response to extreme rainfall events. -
Freshwater Ecological monitoring
We offer a range of ecological monitoring tools. -
Restoration of aquatic ecosystems
Research ProjectThis project aims to increase our knowledge of aquatic ecosystems and their restoration, and apply this to degraded streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries. -
The impact of the invasive gold clam on water security
Implications for freshwater security, ecosystem health and critical infrastructure. -
Develop predictive models
Research aim: Developing predictive models -
Stopping the gold clam: Programme updates
Publication seriesTo keep you informed on our research, tools and resources we have launched our regular e-newsletter update. -
Degraded estuaries feel the heat
Media release11 December 2025Degraded estuaries are less resilient to the impacts of heatwaves, new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows. -
It’s breeding season for invasive clam
Media release20 November 2025Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that the breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) has begun. -
Sensors, science and sea change: tackling ocean acidification together
News article01 November 2025Experts met at Solomon Islands National University to learn hands-on monitoring techniques for ocean acidification.
