Over $1 million has been allocated to targeted biodiversity projects for 2023, including braided river revival projects, wetlands, fish habitat and more.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/biodiversity-wins-from-funding-decisions-across-the-region/
With historical use and development, the ecological and biodiversity values of Canterbury’s braided rivers have deteriorated over time. Their ecosystems and habitats are threatened by weeds and predators, land use change, river control works, low flows due to water takes, and damage through recreational activities.
Under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), goals were set to help make a difference to our environment and how natural resources are managed. Environment Canterbury repor…
Kōwaro (Canterbury mudfish) are the most threatened of New Zealand's mudfish species. They have a conservation status of Threatened (Nationally Critical) under the NZ Threat Classification System.
Where are kōwaro / Canterbury mudfish found?
They are found in a limited number of waterways in the Canterbury Plains, between the Ashley River (in the north) and the Waitaki River (in the South).
The map below shows records of kōwaro habitat from NIWA’s New Zealand Freshwater Fish D…
We play a significant role in ensuring a thriving and resilient Canterbury region based on a natural environment that supports cultural, physical and economic wellbeing for all.
There are five work programmes in this portfolio:
Leading and partnering for biodiversity outcomes
Regional pest management
Priority habitats and wetland protection
Braided River Revival/Whakahaumanu Ngā Awa ā Pākihi
Me Uru Rākau.
Leading and partnering for biodiversity outcomes
Working with others on a shared r…
Planning provisions that protect biodiversity values are included in Canterbury's regional policy statement and plans.
Under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), goals were set to help make a difference to our environment and how natural resources are managed.
We report on progress on behalf of CWMS partners, who also protect biodiversity values through on-the-ground actions and funding, working with landowners and community groups.
Here's how things are progressing a…
The Essential Freshwater package is a new set of standards and regulations designed to achieve genuine freshwater improvements for New Zealand’s lakes, rivers, wetlands and other freshwater waterways within a generation.
The new rules apply to all farmers, in addition to the existing regional rules in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan. They are being introduced in phases so you’ll be able to prepare and adapt to them over a period of time. Below you'll find a timeline that gives…
The partners of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan have signed a new memorandum of understanding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/ongoing-commitment-signed-for-whaka-ora-healthy-harbour/
Responding to criticism from Greenpeace, Environment Canterbury says it has always acknowledged the extent of the water quality challenge in our waterways.
Science Director Dr Tim Davie
Science Director Dr Tim Davie says it is Environment Canterbury science that has recognised the scale of the problem, which has led to significant investment from the regional council and the community to improve the situation.
“There is no simple, quick fix solution. We have called on a vast range of scientif…
Outstanding services to the environment over several years were acknowledged with awards to three people at yesterday’s Environment Canterbury council meeting.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/council-acknowledges-outstanding-environmental-contributions/
Download brochure (PDF file, 2.9MB).
Agricultural intensification can lead to higher levels of nutrients, sediment and microbial contamination in our rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater.
The Essential Freshwater package aims to limit this contamination by requiring resource consent for various land use conversions over 10 hectares.
If you want to intensify your farming operation, you need to consider the rules under the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F) as wel…