In its sixth year, the Soil Conservation and Revegetation (SCAR) project has worked with 252 North Canterbury farms to prevent hill country erosion and sediment run-off. Quality soil is Ian Knowles
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/soil-conservation-strengthens-future-for-hill-country-farmsThe Timaru community is being encouraged to get involved in a collaborative project to restore Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon and its surrounding catchment. 'Our Waitarakao' Washdyke Lagoon Catchment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/plan-to-restore-waitarakao-washdyke-lagoon-kicks-offWhether you’re out fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, or boating on our freshwater lakes and rivers this summer, the threat of freshwater pests spreading and invading is more real than
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-stop-the-spread-of-freshwater-pestsThe last 10 resource consent applications for essential repairs and improvements on State Highway 1 and the Main North Line near Kaikōura have been granted. The consents, which address safety
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/new-zealand-transport-agency-and-kiwirail-holdings-2The decision of Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council in regard to the applications for the extension of an existing quarry operation (Wheatsheaf Quarry) located at 50 Selwyn Road and 706...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2022/fletcher-concrete-and-infrastructure-limited-winstone-aggregates-divisionThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to take and use water for irrigation of farmland at Duncans Road, Ashburton, has been released. The decision is to decline the application. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/mr-a-b-and-mrs-l-a-fordKeep up to date with the resource consent applications from Christchurch City Council (CCC) for the Southshore and South New Brighton Estuary Edge Project. Current status: We have made a decision
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/christchurch-city-council-southshore-and-south-new-brightonEnvironment Canterbury has set targets for swimmable lakes and rivers. The Canterbury targets are for 92 percent of rivers and 81 percent of lakes being swimmable by 2030. Currently, 86 percent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/environment-canterbury-sets-swimmable-lakes-and-rivers-targetsWaitaha/Canterbury is experiencing increasing pressure on landscapes, natural character and outstanding features, with a range of activities contributing to these pressures within our different
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes/potential-issues-impacting-natural-character-features-and-landscapes