Sedimentation, metal contamination and coastal landscape stability of the Manawatu River Estuary

Published:  

November 2008
This report describes a contaminants’ monitoring program which aims to establish baseline data for monitoring the Manawatu River Estuary.

Summary

This report describes a contaminants’ monitoring program which aims to establish baseline data for monitoring the Manawatu River Estuary.

Of specific interest are the sediment characteristics and what are the potential impacts of the marsh area on the northern bank of the estuary. This marsh/mudflat area is significant bird habitat.

Publication information

Report prepared for the Department of Conservation by:

Josephine Woods and Dr David M. Kennedy
School of Geography, Environment & Earth Sciences
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Wellington

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