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Monitoring waterway health | Ep. 73

April 04, 2024 DairyNZ
Monitoring waterway health | Ep. 73
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Talking Dairy
Monitoring waterway health | Ep. 73
Apr 04, 2024
DairyNZ

When it comes to monitoring waterway health, what makes up a holistic assessment of stream health?

In this episode, we talk to DairyNZ Principal Scientist Dr. Craig Depree, who shares his approach on ecosystem health and what environmental factors influence freshwater management.  

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When it comes to monitoring waterway health, what makes up a holistic assessment of stream health?

In this episode, we talk to DairyNZ Principal Scientist Dr. Craig Depree, who shares his approach on ecosystem health and what environmental factors influence freshwater management.  

Overview of Guest Dr Craig Depree – DairyNZ Principal Scientist
Dr Craig Depree share’s how he became interested in waterway health
Dr Craig Depree share’s his holistic waterway health interpretation
Science focus shift to holistic waterway health
Current projects overview and measurements being invested within
Incorporation of a holistic waterway health lens applied within current projects
Recommendations on how to measure holistic health
How to undertake comprehensive waterway health testing
Community involvement and interest in waterway health
Insights in what to do with waterway health testing results
Fencing and planting advice in light of habitant nurturing
Timing and implications to see stream health improvements
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