A leading freshwater ecologist, Mike Joy is a powerful advocate for the conservation of
our waterways. In this memoir, he offers a rare
first-hand look at the life of a scientist whose
research led him to activism. Vividly describing
the environmental damage he has witnessed in New Zealand’s rivers, lakes and streams, he
writes also about the political challenges he has
met along the way. At a perilous time for our
universities, his story is an inspirational account
of staying true to academia’s function as ‘critic
and conscience’ of society.



This is also the story of personal discovery,
determination and resilience. Mike was by turns a truck driver, mechanic, milkman, agent with the
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, and
farm hand – in the industry he would later critique
in his academic activism.



The Fight for Freshwater is an engaging account
of a remarkable life – and vital reading for all
concerned for the future of our environment.

ISBN: 9781991033840
Author: JOY, MIKE
Available stock: 1
Price: $39.99
Title: Fight for Freshwater