Grantlea Downs School students want Te Ahi Tarakihi to become a clean stream again.
News & events
During June and July 2023, the Timaru community got involved in Our Waitarakao – a joint project to plan for a healthier future for the lagoon and catchment.
Locals enjoy sharing their stories and ideas to help plan for the future of Washdyke Waitarakao Lagoon and its catchment.
A plan is being made to restore the health of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon, and we want the community's input.
More than 20 farmers attended a biodiversity and regulations workshop in Culverden, which was a chance for them to ask us questions one-to-one.
A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata/Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.
We have a new date for the Bioblitz, a citizen-science effort to record as many species within the area within the day. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Over $1 million has been allocated to targeted biodiversity projects for 2023, including braided river revival projects, wetlands, fish habitat and more.
A mana whenua-led project involving the construction of a wetland near Ngāti Moki Marae has taken a significant step forward.
A proposed wetland near Coes Ford would be a major environmental win.
Environment Canterbury welcomes the latest river and lake water quality assessment from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA).
The Te Waihora Co-Governance partners have launched a new website.