Albert Stream in St Martins. Photo: Geoff SloanAlmost $40,000 of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding has helped some hard-working locals protect water quality and biodiversity values along Albert Stream in St Martins. Albert Stream is a tributary of the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River that originates on the western slope of the Port Hills. A mum and her ducklings in Albert Stream. • Improved native biodiversity, including plant growth of more than 3-4m high – providing nesting habitat for native birds.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2020 22:18 UTC