Water conservation orders
We work to protect and enhance the mauri and special values of all Canterbury's waterways by monitoring water quality and quantity, and restricting activity where necessary to ensure that these values are upheld.
Several of our waterways have been given additional protection in the form of a Water Conservation Order (WCO).
What is a water conservation order
Canterbury's waterways are protected through policies and rules in our regional plans and policy statements.
A water conserva…