In December 2019, significant rain fell across South Canterbury, causing widespread flooding and damaging flood protection infrastructure in the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers. Since then, we've spent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/south-canterbury-river-works-strengthen-community-resilienceImproving irrigation efficiency is a great opportunity to reduce costs, improve resource use, increase profitability and minimise impacts on the environment. Our industry-led irrigation support
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/irrigation-efficiency-programmeOne of the ten Canterbury Water Management Strategy target areas is environmental limits. This includes flow and allocation limits for water quantity and catchment load limits for water quality. Zone
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/local-planning-2Stormwater is water that runs off our roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its journey to the drain, it picks up a heap of contaminants (pollution). Many people don’t realise
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwaterAcross South Canterbury rivers, close to 50,000 willows have been planted in one of our biggest seasons of pole planting ever undertaken, thanks to operational funding/rates, partner contributions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/bumper-willow-planting-season-protects-from-floodingCertain plants and animals can harm our natural environment, impacting our economy and reducing biodiversity. We're working hard to make managing pests easier to help protect livelihoods
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurityWe show bold climate leadership and empower our communities. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury’s rangatira, governance, people and institutions are recognised for their bold, future-focused climate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-leadershipEnvironment Canterbury will soon apply to be an accredited Living Wage employer. After Council asked staff to begin the process in July, the Living Wage Movement visited this week to acknowledge
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-celebrate-kick-starting-living-wage-accreditationI wanted to update you on some of the legislation and projects we’ve been working on that will likely mean change for you, and the way you manage your property and business.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-chair-changes-are-comingTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaaka