Contamination of our stormwater comes from common pollutants like litter, animal poo, sawdust, spills, soil, and chemicals from things like washing cars on our driveways and rinsing paintbrushes down
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/contamination-of-stormwaterThe decision on the Asbburton River consent review consents CRC200194 and CRC200204 has been released. The decision is to refuse consent review CRC200194 and CRC200204 and not impose the proposed new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2023/valetta-holdings-limitedWe can only be successful in achieving progress if we work closely with mana whenua, central and other local government agencies, businesses, industry sectors and community and volunteer groups
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-strategic-directionThis page aims to provide updates for the community on Renew Energy Limited's (REL's) consent application to store bales at an industrial site in Belfast. It also deals with the unauthorised storage
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/waste-bale-storageTwo pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-approach-to-target-pest-weeds-at-waitaki-lakesWe encourage the local community and regular Route 8 Port-to-Port users to prepare for possible travel disruptions on cruise ship days. The first cruise ship is expected to dock in Lyttelton on Monday...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/what-to-expect-with-our-public-transport-this-cruise-ship-seasonThe Land Transport Management Act defines a public transport service as a service for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, using various modes of transport including large and small
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/register-an-exempt-public-transport-serviceMaintaining the cleanliness of our waterways doesn't justify the use of detergent. This is the message to a few whitebaiters who have been observed using washing up detergent and cooking oil
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/dont-use-detergent-while-whitebaitingWaitaha/Canterbury is home to over 400 lakes. Many, such as Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Takapō/Tekapo, and Lake Aviemore are popular with campers, travellers, and boaties. While they are beautiful spots
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/stay-safe-on-the-water-this-summerThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai constructed wetland project, Te Repo o Papatahora, celebrates a key milestone as ground is broken this month. Te Taumutu Rūnanga invited whānau, Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/ground-to-be-broken-on-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetland-project