The Waihora Ellsemere Trust was founded in 2003 after a period of community consultation regarding the managment of Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere and it tributaries. A Community Strategy was developed, read it here and a action plan which has guided the Trust's work over the last 16 years.

The Te Waihora 2019 Living Lake Symposium is an opportunity to learn about some of the work and research that is being done around Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere to improve water quality and biodiversity. The Symposium will also highlight the issues and challenges associated with this multi facetted water body.

The Symposium consists of two parts: a field trip and a presentation session. Check out www.wet.org.nz for more details.

Agenda for the day:

9 am Meet at Lincoln University for welcome and registration - this will be held in the Stewart Foyer

What's hot, what's not? Walking the talk and talking the talk

1. Field Trip - Bus to three stops around the lake:

• Embankment Road and Greenpark Sands

• Yarrs Flat

• Harts Creek

At each of these stops a number of speakers will talk about differing aspects of the Lake and its environs; topics will include water, human impacts, bird life, vegetation, weed and predator control, cultural aspects and local restoration.

2. Lunch is provided at Lakeside Memorial Hall on Harts Road. Please email manager@wet.org.nz if you have any dietary requirements.

3. Visit to Te Repo Orariki wetland at Taumutu

What's working, what's not? Updates and challenges.

4. Return to hall for a number of presentations on research and actions happening on the ground.

5. Wrap up with a discussion and afternoon tea

Depart Hall and arrive back at Lincoln University around 5.00 pm.