Information sheets

Life by the Water

These information sheets contain suggestions for both classroom and outdoor activities following a family of eels (tuna) on their journey from an inland lake, down a river to the sea. There are four cartoon sheets that can be coloured in and joined as a wall frieze for the classroom or home, plus information/activity sheets for the four wetland types featured - streams, wetlands, estuaries, coasts. They are are from the publication 'Wetlands for education in the West Coast'.

Wonderful wetlands, special streams, excellent estuaries (PDF, 412K)

Choice coasts (PDF, 114K)

Wetland Protection and Restoration - an information guide

Produced by Wanganui Conservancy of DOC and Wellington Fish & Game Council, this brochure provides information on how to restore a wetland, financial assistance available and local contacts. Contact the conservancy for more information.

Learn more

Ramsar convention on wetlands

National Wetland Trust website

Fish & Game New Zealand website

Find out about World Wetlands Day in New Zealand.

Contacts

Wanganui (Inactive) Conservancy Office
Phone: +64 6 349 2100
Email: wanganuiconservancy@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai