WETLAND MONITORING
TLC has committed to funding 12 months of independent water monitoring of a cutting-edge 1.6ha constructed wetland in Ashley Clinton.
Designed to reduce farm runoff and boost local biodiversity, the wetland sits beside a seven-hectare remnant of native bush, on land generously retired by the White family.
The monitoring, conducted by Water Sense, is providing robust scientific data on the wetland’s effectiveness. For comparison, TLC is also monitoring a nearby smaller wetland, with side-by-side results offering valuable insights into the performance of wetlands at different scales. The results are shared below to support others considering similar wetland projects.
If you would like to find out more about this project, contact TLC Catchment Lead Michelle Goodman.
July 2025 Report
Summary report to July 2025
This report presents data from the Tukipo White Wetland and the smaller Severinsen Road Wetland. It examines key water quality indicators, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), nitrate and nitrite nitrogen (NO₃ + NO₂-N), ammonia (NH₄-N), nitrate (NO₃-N), nitrite (NO₂-N), and dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP).
June 2025 Report
Summary report to June 2025
This report presents data from the Tukipo White Wetland and the smaller Severinsen Road Wetland. It examines key water quality indicators, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), nitrate and nitrite nitrogen (NO₃ + NO₂-N), ammonia (NH₄-N), nitrate (NO₃-N), nitrite (NO₂-N), and dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP).