Orari River Protection Group (ORPG) from Geraldine were proud recipients of the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund in 2021. The group, which received $6,500 last year (and will receive the same
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/recipients-of-community-fund-sing-its-praisesAround this time of year, we get many calls complaining about smoky or smelly outdoor fires. To avoid complaints from your neighbours and a visit from one of our incident response officers, get
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/burning-outdoorsAt the heart of the Mackenzie lakes district, a huge nesting colony of an internationally-famous bird — the pūteketeke/crested grebe — is a great indicator of community action and how nature can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/from-global-fame-to-local-success-puteketeke-colony-flourishesA South Canterbury community group has looped in help from an unlikely source to improve water and soil quality in their catchment, with four shipments of dung beetles coming to their aid. While most
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/dung-beetles-improve-water-and-soil-quality-in-barkers-creek-areaWe all want to live in thriving communities with good access to amenities and services. As the populations in our urban areas continue to grow and change, making sure they continue to function
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/regional-challengesThe Selwyn Waihora water zone stretches from the upper Waimakariri basin and the high country around Lake Coleridge down to Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. The vision for Selwyn Waihora is to protect its
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zoneA group of tomorrow’s scientists from Te Rōhutu Whio School in Tauwharekākaho Rolleston visited Te Pā o Moki marae in Southbridge in October to learn about the biodiversity of its surrounding land...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/school-students-take-action-to-protect-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetlandFrom November to March we monitor faecal contamination at marine and freshwater (lakes and rivers) sites. We also check for toxic algae (cyanobacteria) at lakes and rivers.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/our-monitoring-programmeA joint project, which includes $10,000 of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding allocated by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone, is now underway to manage the invasive rowan tree before it becomes more
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/reducing-rowan-to-help-our-native-tussockIt’s hoped a large-scale pest control project across three properties on Banks Peninsula will help bird and plant life flourish. Still in its early stages, the work is - in part, an extension
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/protection-through-pest-control