Stormwater

Harbours and estuaries DVD

Life in Auckland's harbours and estuaries - the threat of stormwater and sediment

Duration: 20 minutes
Release: 27 May 2009

Head off on a journey of discovery with TV's Judy Bailey and learn about the wonderful and complex web of life in Auckland's harbours and estuaries.

Relying on clean water, these unique marine ecosystems are under threat.

Stormwater run off containing contaminants from cars, building materials and urban activities is heading straight down kerbside drains and into our harbours and estuaries, and sediment from land cleared for development or deforested is silting them up.

While the ARC and many other councils, community groups and individuals are working hard to reverse this, it's up to us all to learn how we can protect our great blue backyard.

View a short clip from the DVD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfa5cBQW1GE

To order your free copy of the DVD, or to find out more, email the Stormwater Action Team, or call Marcus Ballantyne 09 366 2000 ext 8689.