For over 20 years, we’ve been restoring the Pūharakekenui | Styx River catchment.
The Styx Living Laboratory Trust leads environmental restoration and research through partnerships with volunteers, schools, and scientists.
Project Kotare: Reviving a River. One Tree at a Time.
Our largest restoration project topped 200,000 native trees along the Pūharakekenui.
What’s Happening Along the Styx
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200,000th Tree Celebration
Community planting, research, and story-sharing events.
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Trapping Stats
Supporting native species through predator control and monitoring.
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January 2025 Newsletter
Collaborate on science and sustainability through our newsletter.
Get Involved
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Volunteer
Join community planting days and citizen science events.
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Partner With Us
Collaborate on science, restoration, and education initiatives.
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Citizen science
Contribute to bird counts, fish surveys, and vegetation monitoring.
Our Impact
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200,000+ Trees Planted
Working with community and partners to restore native habitats across the catchment.
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23+ Years Restoring the River
Active in ecological restoration, research, and community engagement since 2001.
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Ongoing Monitoring Projects
Long-term science programmes observing birds, fish, and water health.