We've developed several analysis tools to help people assess the effects of groundwater use on the environment. Well Interference Assessment tool Our groundwater Well Interference Assessment tool...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/tools-and-resourcesCanterbury'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-2021/energy-security-and-efficiency-2021Recreation and amenity opportunities provided by Canterbury's water bodies are of social, cultural and economic benefit to the region. Environment Canterbury reports on progress on behalf of CWMS
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/recreational-and-amenity-opportunitiesWe've agreed on several areas of priority for the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone. Read about some of our current projects on this page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe enhancement of ecosystem health, indigenous biodiversity and recreation is at the heart of action on the ground in the Christchurch West Melton water zone. You can find a summary of some of our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesMaintaining the unique wilderness and undeveloped character of Kaikōura's natural environment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zoneAs water flows across the Waitaha Canterbury Plains and through urban environments, some of the water is abstracted and used for drinking water, primary production, industry and other purposes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story/plains-and-urban-areasSimplify your application process for building consents and dam safety certifications with the right forms and guidance.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/useful-forms-and-websitesWaitaha Canterbury is home to a rich diversity of freshwater and coastal ecosystems, supporting a wide range of indigenous plants, invertebrates, fish, river-nesting birds, and marine species.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/freshwater-biodiversity-habitat-projects