New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society  

What is NZFSS?

The New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society (NZFSS) is the society of New Zealand's freshwater scientists that began as the New Zealand Limnological Society (Limsoc) formed in 1968 and was renamed in 2005 to reflect the broad interests of the membership. The society aims to:

"establish effective liason between all persons interested in any aspect of fresh and brackish water research in New Zealand, and to encourage and promote these interests"

The society achieves this by:

• holding workshops and conferences
• co-operating with other scientific bodies (see links to related sites)
• producing two newsletters per year
• maintaining a membership register
• communication through emailing list for all members
• listing members' interests
• listing relevant publications

Benefits of Membership

• Members are entitled to attend the annual conference. Workshops on topical issues are often held in association with these coferences.
• An annual newsletter is sent to members detailing recent work at research institutions, members' addresses and interests, and recent publications.
• The Society administers grants for conference travel and visits by overseas scientists through the SIL Trust Fund.
• The Society makes submissions to government bodies on behalf of members.

Members' Interests Include

• Native freshwater fish
• Sports fishery management
• Aquatic invertebrate ecology
• Zooplankton and phytoplankton
• Macrophytes and periphyton
• Lakes, rivers and wetlands
• Water quality management
• Human perceptions of Water
• Conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems
• Resource management

If your interests are similar to these you should become a member of the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society.