Canterbury’s braided rivers bring water from the mountains across the plains, recharging aquifers and providing the water that we use for drinking, agriculture and industry. It’s our job
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-use-chargesAn army of beetles has been released into South Canterbury pastures with a unique call of duty. Over the next decade, hundreds of dung beetles will spend their days living in manure in a bid to clean
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tiny-titans-dung-beetles-take-on-big-job-in-south-canterburyEvery month, Metro’s route performance, patronage and financial data are collated into a delivery dashboard, which is presented to the Council. This gives Council and the public a wider view of how
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/public-transport-nga-waka-tumatanui/public-transport-delivery-dashboardThe first stage of a major weed control project in Rakaia Gorge is progressing well, with some impressive gains in the first 12 months. The four-year operation will help protect native biodiversity
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-successful-start-to-rakaia-gorge-weed-controlWe acknowledge that nitrate levels in our freshwater are too high in many parts of Waitaha/Canterbury, including the Lower Waitaki area. The Waimate District Council has just announced it was closely
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-acknowledges-nitrate-issue-in-glenavy-public-water-supplyBurnham 2020 Ltd has applied to Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and Selwyn District Council for resource consents to establish and operate an aggregate quarry at the junction
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/burnham-2020-ltdThe joint decision of Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council was to grant consent, with conditions, for the discharge of dust to air; and use land for quarrying activity and aggregates
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2018/road-metals-company-limitedWe regularly make submissions on government policy and legislative proposals. Submissions are an opportunity to help shape government proposals that impact on the Canterbury region and on the Council
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-submissionsWaimakariri has diverse habitats that support a range of native animal and plant species, including some threatened. From coastal lagoons, to braided rivers and drylands, there is a range of rich
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/waimakariri-zone-biodiversityYour voice matters. Explore current consultations, provide feedback on regional plans, and find ways to participate in decisions that shape Canterbury’s environment, transport, and communities
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