STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING

OTAGO SOE MONITORING PROGRAMME
Service Areas: State of the Environment Monitoring, Aquatic Sample Processing

EOS Ecology has been commissioned by Otago Regional Council to undertake their annual State of the Environment monitoring programme. Sampling 30 freshwater sites across the region, the information gathered helps determine the health of Otago’s waterways. 

The field programme involves collecting invertebrate and periphyton samples at each site, along with carrying out the newly developed “Stream Habitat Assessment Protocol” which involves detailed measurement of instream and riparian habitat characteristics. The EOS team is also processing the invertebrate samples (identifying taxa to MCI level) and providing the Otago Regional Council with an accurate data set from which to assess the state of the region’s waterways.

GREATER WELLINGTON SOE PROCESSING
Service Areas: State of the Environment Monitoring, Aquatic Sample Processing

As part of their responsibilities under the Resource Management Act, Greater Wellington Regional Council monitors the state of their region’s waterways on a yearly basis. 

EOS Ecology plays a key part in this process, undertaking the processing of the Council’s invertebrate and periphyton samples collected throughout the Wellington area. Commitment to quality is key to our accurate identification of taxa to MCI level as is faithful replication of state of the environment processing methods (fixed and full count methodology). Rigorous internal quality assurance and quality control procedures are also par for the course for our team and ensures we continue to provide reliable data.