Over a period of more than 100 years, Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon has deteriorated. Find out more about the history of the lagoon and how it can be protected.
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A three-year programme of flood protection work kicks off with Kaiapoi rock works. Find out more about the history of flood protection in the Kaiapoi region.
New pathways, fencing and tracks around the mouth of the Hakatere/Ashburton River are improving the environment for the many native birds that inhabit the area.
Explore Canterbury’s world-renowned and unique braided rivers by meeting some of the people restoring their mana.
Discover how people made a big impact on this little lake
Discover what really happened the day they opened New Zealand's largest earth dam.
Discover the hauntingly beautiful Lake Ōhau.
Discover the mysteries of Lake Pukaki.
We investigate one of the world’s few, unique braided rivers, and uncover the stories of some of the people connected to this essential waterway.
Flooding can have devastating effects on a region. Significant steps have been taken to reduce the risk of potential flood damage from the Waimakariri River.
When Canterbury University student Emma Coultas first applied for "every internship Environment Canterbury offered", she was looking for inspiration.
A collective volunteer effort saw 78 hectares of Arthur’s Pass covered on a mission to cull the harmful purple pest plant, Russell lupin.