Hauraki Gulf Forum

Muddy Feet Project

The Muddy Feet project brings together regional councils, district councils, the Department of Conservation and community interests, and is recognised by the Hauraki Gulf Forum as a model for integrated, ecosystem-focused action in the Gulf.

The reports below will give you more detailed information about the project's progress to date:

Muddy Feet Protecting the internationally important coastal environment of the southern Firth of Thames
(2.1 MB PDF)

A five-page summary giving an overview of the Ramsar site, the threats it faces, and what we can do to help.

Muddy Feet Firth of Thames Ramsar Site Update 2004: Pivotal Ecosystem in the Hauraki Gulf
(2.3 MB PDF)

A comprehensive report on Phase I of the Muddy Feet Project, prepared for Environment Waikato, Hauraki District Council and the Thames Coromandel District Council by the EcoQuest Education Foundation.

Muddy Feet Phase II Firth of Thames Ramsar Site Gap Analysis - Working Paper
(2.0 MB PDF)

Comprehensive paper prepared for the Muddy Feet Steering Group by Tikapa Kahawai Coastal/Marine Advisory Service outlining knowledge gained and progress achieved since establishment of the Muddy Feet Project.

Priorities and Related Actions for the Sustainable Management of the Firth of Thames Ramsar site Muddy Feet Phase II - Keep the Birds Coming
(240.9 KB PDF)

An Environment Waikato technical report summarising the management gaps identified in Phase II of the Muddy Feet Project.

TP347 - Population Biology and Foraging Ecology of Waders in the Firth of Thames - Update 2007
(1.6 MB PDF)

An ARC technical publication documenting current knowledge about waders in the Firth of Thames and changes in their populations and behavior due to habitat modifications.