Supporting World-First Innovations with Practical Technology

At AquaWatch, we’re proud to support innovative clients achieving world-first outcomes through practical technology and meaningful data. Two recent projects highlight how our solutions are driving progress in vastly different arenas.

Tracking Kākahi Spawning in Real Time

On a very rainy day, we can still see what's happening under the water

In partnership with Auckland Council, our technology is playing a vital role in the Kākahi Project at Lake Rototoa. Freshwater mussels, or kākahi, are essential to maintaining water health, yet their populations are under threat. Using our camera systems, we're looking to capture unprecedented footage of mussel spawning behavior. This practical application of visual monitoring provides invaluable data to inform conservation efforts, helping to safeguard these keystone species. As part of this project AquaWatch will be donating the use of one our floating water quality sensors which will be deployed to see if water quality changes could be a trigger for spawning activity.

Improving Urban Infrastructure Monitoring

Across the Tasman, we’re collaborating with Omexom Australia to support the ACT Government in managing underground assets. A project which recently won a Vinci Environmental Award. Our camera systems provide detailed, accessible information about asset conditions, enabling smarter maintenance planning. By offering insights into when and where maintenance is needed, and will be needed in the future, we’re helping cities operate more efficiently and sustainably.

This Gross Pollutant Trap needs cleaning, and the more we track the context around how the pollutants are building up, the more proactive and efficient our clients can be with the budgets, and their environmental management.

Practical Solutions for Real Challenges

Both projects demonstrate how AquaWatch supports forward-thinking clients with practical tools that deliver better outcomes. By integrating environmental monitoring, cameras, and data contextualization we’re equipping our clients with the knowledge to anticipate and adapt to change. Our goal is to provide solutions to solve the problems that our clients are having to work to manage.

These successes remind us of the importance of connecting people to the right tools for the job, whether it’s tracking an ecosystem or managing city infrastructure.

Stay tuned for exclusive footage from Lake Rototoa, showcasing a new chapter in freshwater mussel research.