Lake Kawaupaka
- Current Lake SPI Condition
- Poor
- Maximum Depth
- 22.0m
- Size
- 97700.54m²
- Lake Type
- Wind
- FENZ#
- 45818
- Other Names
- Bethells, Te Henga
- Notes
- Located on private property with a largely undisturbed native forested catchment. Limited access has in the past protected the lake however recent release of coarse fish and invasive water weeds has been associated with major decline in water quality.
Results Overview March 2022
| Survey Date | Status | LakeSPI % | Native Condition % | Invasive Impact % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Poor | 9.6% | 0.0% | 88.9% |
| May 2017 | Poor | 8.4% | 0.0% | 70.4% |
| February 2012 | Poor | 9.6% | 0.0% | 91.9% |
| November 2007 | Poor | 10.4% | 3.3% | 88.9% |
| April 2004 | Poor | 14.0% | 0.0% | 81.5% |
| January 1971 | High | 69.2% | 48.7% | 0.0% |
April 2004 - Condition Poor
Native Submerged Plants Present
Invasive Submerged Plants Present
Submerged Plant Depths
Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants| Native | Charophyte Meadows | Invasive |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 3.80 |
Survey Notes
Note: Report Card based on <5 LakeSPI baseline sites. Investigation showed collapse of extensive mussel population and displacement of native species by Egeria.