WLG Gravel Pit, Waituna Wetlands
- Location:
- Corner of Waituna Lagoon Rd and Hansen Rd, Kapuka South
- Region:
- Eastern Southland
- District:
- SDC
- Commenced:
- 2009
- Access:
- Open
- Area (ha):
- 1.5
- Contact:
- Gay Munro
- Phone:
- 03 239 5827
Description
Restoration of a gravel pit to a wetland, with flaxland and shrubland habitat surrounding. Central area of open water with rushes and Carex providing waterbird and fish habitat. The Waituna Landcare Group is leading the project, with assistance from DOC Community Conservation Fund gained in 2009.
Historic involvement
NZ Conservation Volunteers, ES/Honda Tree Fund.
Current involvement
Waituna Landcare Group, DOC, Gorge Road School Waituna Ambassadors.
