At Environment Canterbury, we can advise you about identifying if your land has previously been used for hazardous activities and industries. The use, storage or disposal of hazardous substances can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/hazardous-land-use/potentially-contaminated-landI wanted to update you on some of the legislation and projects we’ve been working on that will likely mean change for you, and the way you manage your property and business.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-chair-changes-are-comingDirector of Science Dr Tim Davie responds to recent Greenpeace nitrate testing in the Ashburton district. The well-known issue of elevated nitrate concentrations is a key driver for change
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/response-to-recent-greenpeace-nitrate-testing-in-ashburtonThe decision on the Asbburton River consent review consents CRC200194 and CRC200204 has been released. The decision is to refuse consent review CRC200194 and CRC200204 and not impose the proposed new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2023/valetta-holdings-limitedWe can only be successful in achieving progress if we work closely with mana whenua, central and other local government agencies, businesses, industry sectors and community and volunteer groups
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-strategic-directionStormwater is water that runs off our roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its journey to the drain, it picks up a heap of contaminants (pollution). Many people don’t realise
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwaterAcross South Canterbury rivers, close to 50,000 willows have been planted in one of our biggest seasons of pole planting ever undertaken, thanks to operational funding/rates, partner contributions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/bumper-willow-planting-season-protects-from-floodingIn December 2019, significant rain fell across South Canterbury, causing widespread flooding and damaging flood protection infrastructure in the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers. Since then, we've spent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/south-canterbury-river-works-strengthen-community-resilienceTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaakaContamination of our stormwater comes from common pollutants like litter, animal poo, sawdust, spills, soil, and chemicals from things like washing cars on our driveways and rinsing paintbrushes down
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/contamination-of-stormwater