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This message was posted on Tuesday 18 June 2013 at 11.30am.

Up to 130mm of rain fell in the South Canterbury and Waitaki Valley foothills and plains from early Sunday 16 June to late Monday.
All foothill rivers in the area peaked on Monday afternoon and flows are continuing to drop.

ECan staff are assessing the damage to the river systems and stopbanks. Stopbank breaches on the Lower Waihao River has reduced considerably the flood carrying capacity of this river. Other rivers may also have suffered damage.

The Met Service has advised ECan that the forecast southerly change on late Wednesday and Thursday is expected to bring little rain to the South Canterbury foothills and coastal area.

All farmers adjacent to foothill rivers are advised to check their own situation as even modest amounts of rain may result in a rapid rise in river levels.

This message will updated if the situation changes significantly.

Website links:

http://ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/Pages/River-flows-south.aspx

http://ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/rainfall/Pages/rainfall-south-canterbury.aspx

The targets provide a measurement of progress and include a set of goals applying from 2010 that reflect the fundamental principles. Targets have been set for 2015, 2020 and 2040 to provide long-term markers that reflect a sustainable development approach.

Canterbury Water Management Strategy Targets Draft Progress Report (5.2 MB)

Targets Summary The Targets – which cover 10 broad areas – are an agreed way to measure progress against the vision, priorities and principles of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. ..

Biodiversity targets for Canterbury Water

Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity Find out what the Canterbury Water targets are for Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity. ..

Braided Rivers - Natural Character, Process and Ecology Find out about Canterbury Water targets for braided rivers, their natural character, process and ecology. ..

Kaitiakitanga Find out what the Canterbury Water targets are for Kaitiakitanga. ..

Drinking Water Find out what the Canterbury Water targets are for drinking water. ..

Recreation & Amenity Find out the Canterbury Water recreation and amenity targets ..

Water Use Efficiency Find out about Canterbury Water targets for water use efficiency. ..

Irrigated Land Area Find out the Canterbury Water targets for irrigated land area. ..

Energy Security and Efficiency Find out the Canterbury Water targest for energy, security and efficiency. ..

Indicators of Regional and National Economies Find out the Canterbury Water targets for the regional and national economies. ..

Environmental Limits Find out Canterbury Water targets for environmental limits. ..

Target Study

The Targets define for the coming 30 years, within the limits of current knowledge, the commonly agreed measures and goals for the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. The latest version of the Targets was signed off by the Canterbury Water Management Strategy Steering Group in June 2010, following an extended process of stakeholder engagement, public consultation and then joint collaboration with farming, recreation, conservation and environmental groups.

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