Streams and rivers provide important habitat for plants, invertebrates, fish and wildlife. They also provide many other ecological, cultural, recreational and economic values. Once
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streamsEnvironment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a climate emergency. "By declaring a national climate emergency, our Government is recognising the current
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/climate-emergency-declaration-welcomedSouth Cantabrians are benefiting from an educational charity which is helping to spread the word about sustainability in the region. The Sustainable South Canterbury Trust is a charity based in Timaru...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/community-group-focusing-on-sustainable-livingPeter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury Ahead of the General Election, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Peter Scott is urging those who see themselves forming the next
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/chair-sends-open-letter-to-election-candidatesClimate change is no longer only an issue for the future, but also a challenge for the present. From local, regional and central government to rural and urban industries and communities, we all have
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-actionSoils are a fundamental part of all land-based ecosystems. They buffer and purify water, regulate optimum growing temperatures for diverse plant species, cycle nutrients, filter contaminants, provide
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/soil-healthThe Waitaha Canterbury region and its communities are subject to a wide range of natural hazards including flooding, earthquakes, liquefaction, tsunamis and coastal erosion. Ten Civil Defence
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazardsWe recently welcomed our 2026 Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū, a passionate group of rangatahi aged 14–24 who advocate for the environment and represent young people across Waitaha Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/introducing-our-2026-youth-ropuThe Hearing Commissioner granted with conditions, consents to undertake activities in the bed of the Hurunui River associated with the construction and maintenance of a diversion channel and pond
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2020/mr-n-j-and-mrs-l-m-harris-and-harakeke-nominees-ltd