Fresh+Water+Species

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=//FRESH WATER SPECIES//=

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 * //Tuna (freshwater eel) filmed by Davis Apiti in its natural environment.//**

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 * The monitoring of the fresh water streams for water quality, native fish species and habitat will ensure that these areas are protected.
 * The eel fisheries must be maintained to a high standard. This is to ensure that maraes will always have an abundant amount available. From time to time areas will be sanctioned off (no-go zones) to ensure this happens.
 * No commercial eeling will be tolerated.
 * Native fish such as adult inanga, banded kokopu, giant kokopu, and shortjawed kokopu will have higher priority of protection over introduced species such as brown trout.
 * Activities within these areas must be well planned to ensure that they are left as they are found and not interfered with.
 * Any accidents, such as spills or chemical pollutants, must be notified to the Kaitiaki immediately.
 * Effects of environmental damage must be recorded and appropriate officials (eg Dept of Conservation, Environment Waikato) will be notified.
 * Use of heavy machinery in freshwater zones will be strongly discouraged as it has a damaging effect on the ecosystem and its natural features.//Native Fresh Water Species//