Canterbury's high-country lakes provide water storage capacity that can enable renewable energy generation technologies. Investigating hydro-power options, particularly where they have additional
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/energy-security-and-efficiencyPlanning 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-biodiversityFind 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-consentingFeedlots 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-areasOur community projects and partnership programmes enhance community organisations’ capabilities, delivering environment-focused projects with mana whenua and the community through education
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/community-and-partnership-projectsOur quarterly portfolio performance reports give detailed information about how we are tracking for each portfolio throughout the year. We then create an Annual Report at the end of each financial
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-reportsWaitaha/Canterbury has areas of flat land that are used for agriculture, including 21 per cent of the highest quality soils in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Approximately 2.6 million hectares of the region's
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overview/land-useThe regional policy and national framework changes for climate change in Waitaha/Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/regional-and-national-policyThere are established responsibilities and a designated policy approach for managing biodiversity in Waitaha/Canterbury. Roles and responsibilities While the Department of Conservation/Te Papa Atawhai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/regional-roles-and-policies