From a swampy paddock to a destination wetland, funding has enabled a small Waitaki community to turn the dial on water quality in their catchment.
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Sign up for the latest newsThe Waimakariri Water Zone Committee was proud to support the recent Waimakariri Environmental Awards.
A dedicated group of community volunteers has secured funding to remove pest willows from the Kurow wetlands.
The critically endangered Australasian bittern faces habitat loss in Canterbury. Conservation efforts aim to protect its wetlands and prevent extinction.
Help us protect the tarāpuka/black-billed gulls nesting along the stony islands in the Ashburton River.
Schools, businesses, and local groups planted seedlings and studied invertebrates to help restore the wetland at Saltwater Creek.
An innovative new concept to create a permanent outlet to the sea for migratory ika/fish at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth is underway.
A small, but dedicated group of volunteers are working tirelessly to establish a Mid Canterbury wetland for future generations to enjoy.
Native forest regrowth is emerging on a block of land bought through a Givealittle page.
Greenstreet Creek has experienced problems with low flow that caused harm to aquatic life. Planning is underway to be better prepared this summer.
Learn more about the Pig Hunting Creek lagoon restoration project, which aims to support the revitalization of the wetland.
Promising results in the upper Waimakariri as we close out year two of the river weed control partner project.