During busy times on the farm, dairy effluent can sometimes fall to the bottom of a long list of priorities. But it’s important to keep your eye on the ball – mismanagement of dairy effluent can have...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/benefits-of-good-effluent-management... needs to achieve a high level of competency across every Good Management Practice. Receiving a C or D audit grade is a signal that something is wrong and the farm is not meeting the agreed Good...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterbury-good-management-practice-story... water Progress towards meeting national standards for drinking water safety and ensuring groundwater quality. Recreational and amenity opportunities Maintaining and improving existing diversity...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress... Land and Water Regional Plan fully operative at its 26 February meeting. It has been amended according to the judge’s direction. Enhancements under Plan Change 7 Plan Change 7: provides greater...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/plan-change-7-now-fully-operativeFind out how the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee will be supporting improvements to local water quality and biodiversity this year. A shadehouse to help students grow plants, bug bags
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/selwyn-waihoraA Freshwater Farm Plan (FWFP) is a tool farmers will be able to develop, which can help plan the management and minimisation of farming operations on freshwater within their catchment.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/freshwater-farm-plans... and tactics to deliver on the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. The committee meets most months, and meetings are open to the public. 📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone.... The final election results for Canterbury Regional Council in full are on our elections page. All councillors' terms take effect on Saturday 15 October, with the first meeting of the new Council...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/final-results-confirm-eight-new-councillors-for-environment-canterbury-councilWe're responsible for providing regional leadership in pest management in the Canterbury region. Our approach is driven primarily by our Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan and the Biosecurity
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-regional-pest-management-plan/pest-management-plan-review