Heading to the Ashburton/Ōtuwharekai lakes this summer? Keep an eye out for warning buoys that signal important monitoring equipment is nearby.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/take-care-near-monitoring-gear-at-lakes-clearwater-camp-emma-and-heron-this-summer/Water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/otuwharekai-ashburton-lakes-water-quality-results-reinforce-ongoing-need-for-action/Environment Canterbury is implementing an interim solution to respond to the Government’s review of Overseer. Find out how this may affect you.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/environment-canterbury-responds-to-overseer-review/Our iconic braided rivers are unique in the world – only seen in a few other places – and are an integral part of the landscape that Cantabrians feel passionate
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/braided-rivers-whats-the-story/LAWA has released its Air Quality National Picture Summary, which confirms air quality in New Zealand towns is generally good, and has improved.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/updated-air-quality-picture-for-canterbury-now-available/