No images? Click here Wai Tūwhera o te Taiao e-pānuiPipiri / June Nau mai haere mai ki te pānui tuarua mō te kaupapa Wai Tūwhera o te Taiao. Welcome to the second edition of our monthly newsletter for Wai Tūwhera o te Taiao – Open Waters Aotearoa. At the end of Haratua / May, Wilderlab processed the first wave of sample results, and the data was shared with the groups that submitted their sample. You can check out the new, publicly available data on the Wilderlab map when you filter by date. The deadline for your sample submission was 1 June, so we hope to have your data to you by early July. If you were not able to get your sample to the lab on time, please get in touch with us at eDNA@epa.govt.nz. We hope you enjoy this exciting part of your journey and you take the time to explore and share your results as you wish. We look forward to connecting with you again soon, Wai Tūwhera o te Taiao team at the EPA Ngā Kaimanaaki o te Waimapihi / Polhill Protectors focus on stream healthAfter receiving their eDNA results, Ngā Kaimanaaki o te Waimapihi / Polhill Protectors have been increasing their focus on stream health, exploring the biodiversity, history and whakapapa of a stream that flows beneath Wellington City. Share your storyIf you would like to contribute a story, photos, art, or reflections to this e-pānui, please get in touch with our Science Communicator at eDNA@epa.govt.nz. Critter of the monthThis month, the pouched lamprey / kanakana / piharau (Geotria australis) is crowned critter of the month. The DNA of this elusive and ancient migratory fish was found in a wetland area on the West Coast by the Ōkārito Native Plant Nursery. What's newLast month, all participants should have received their kits, and these are slowly flowing back into the lab. Make sure you fill out the submission form after you take your sample. Upcoming drop-in sessionsWe are now holding one drop-in session a fortnight. Our next session will be held on 9 June at 1pm. Future drop-in sessions: 7.00 pm, 23 June In the second half of July we will be inviting you to a regional online hui to share your feedback, stories, and ideas that have come from receiving your sample results. What's on at the EPA
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