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Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao e-pānui
Hōngongoi / July 2022
We hope you are staying warm now the weather is getting colder, and the days shorter.
This month we are holding a webinar that will help you interpret your data, plus we have some new resources to support you on your eDNA journey.
Register for new eDNA kits
Registrations are now open for our spring and summer sampling round. Groups can apply to receive one to two eDNA kits to use over spring and summer (September 2022 to February 2023). They can choose where to test.
You can register until 26 August.
Thank you for your project proposals
We received 45 excellent project proposals, and will be reviewing these this month. If you submitted a proposal, you can expect notification of the funding outcome by email in August.
Resources to support you
We have added a new section on the Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao webpage to house resources for participants.
Here you will find recordings of past webinars and written resources, and guides to support your eDNA sampling journey.
Keep an eye out for the new data interpretation resources that complement our July webinar.
Monthly webinars
Watch June's webinar
Watch a recording of last month’s webinar: Wilderlab presents TICI ecological health score.
July
Understanding your eDNA data
12.30 pm, Wednesday 13 July 2022
For those of you who have recently completed autumn sampling, you will hopefully now have your results. There is lots of information you can gather from eDNA, and seeing the results for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming.
Join our webinar on 13 July to take a dive into the sample report and gather some tips for interpreting your data. Amy from Wilderlab will be joining us, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
The webinar is designed for those who have just received results for the first time. The content may still be of interest to experts and eDNA newbies alike – anyone is welcome to join.
August
StoryMaps and visual storytelling: your results in context
12.30 pm, Wednesday 10 August 2022
Storytelling is a powerful tool for sharing your mahi with a wider audience. This webinar takes you through the basics of using StoryMaps, an online storytelling platform using maps, words and images.
We also share ways you can use your Wilderwheel graphic to show what species you discovered, including interactive activities you can do as a group. This webinar is targeted at participants from our autumn sampling intake, but anyone is welcome to attend.
Curious critter: the mayfly
Our curious critter this month is the mayfly – a type of insect found near freshwater all over the world.
What's happening at the EPA
- We have released our Statement of Intent 2022 to 2026 and our Statement of Performance Expectations. The Statement of Intent outlines what we want to achieve for New Zealanders and the New Zealand environment, and how we propose to do this work. Statement of intent and Statement of Performance Expectations
- Method 240 SL, a weedkiller to target wilding conifers, has been approved for use with controls. The approval and decision
- Want to find out more about our work at the EPA?
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