Planning provisions that protect biodiversity values are included in Canterbury's regional policy statement and plans. We report on progress on behalf of CWMS partners, who also protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/ecosystem-health-and-biodiversityThe vision for the Ashburton zone is to allow for a prosperous farming sector, with landowners and managers farming within environmental limits, while reversing the trend of water over
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-groundRejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe vision for the Banks Peninsula water zone is to maintain and improve healthy waterways through the adoption of the 'ki uta ki tai' philosophy — from the mountains to the sea — across its streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe vision for Waimakariri, which was developed with the community, is, “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri, ā muri ake nei; for us and our children after us". We work with landowners, community, groups and other...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe vision for Hurunui Waiau Uwha is to foster a thriving natural environment, healthy waterways and a prospering zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesFind out more about farming plans and consenting rules and regulations within the Waitaha Canterbury region.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consentingLearn about water restrictions, irrigation schemes, and recommended irrigation techniques and how to comply with regulations for dams, irrigation ponds and fish screening facilities in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigationFeedlots and stockholding areas are specialised structures where stock can seek food and shelter. If managed well, they can enhance animal welfare and minimise nutrient loss, but if managed poorly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/feedlots-and-stockholding-areas