Hundreds of poplars are being planted across Banks Peninsula to stabilise erosion-prone land, protect waterways and strengthen farm resilience.
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Sign up for the latest newsAnnual monitoring provides an updated picture of Upper Waitaki water quality, long-term trends and where further action is needed.
There are many ways that farmers can access water in dry times without affecting river levels.
Managing gravel is about balancing flood risk, protecting environmental and cultural values and ensuring community have access to resources.
Prepare your farm for spring contractors by identifying hazards, mapping sensitive areas and clearly communicating environmental requirements.
Environment Canterbury’s Audit and Risk Committee reviewed the Council’s finances, flood-warning network, dam consenting and preparations for H5 bird flu.
Major flood protection work at Walkhams Road will reduce flood risk, improve river management and boost resilience on the Ashburton/Hakatere River.
Environment Canterbury is preparing regional parks, river corridors and forestry areas for a potentially higher-risk Canterbury fire season.
Environment Canterbury’s Strategy and Policy Committee considered quarry dust monitoring, regional plans and government reforms.
A new national lifejacket requirement is one step closer, reinforcing Canterbury’s existing rules for recreational craft six metres or less.
Canterbury’s braided river birds are nesting this spring. Find out how you can help protect these rare birds when visiting our rivers.
Catch crops & ground cover: sow now to cut soil erosion, protect Critical Source Areas, and meet NZ winter grazing rules.