Canterbury’s braided rivers bring water from the mountains across the plains, recharging aquifers and providing the water that we use for drinking, agriculture and industry. It’s our job
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-use-chargesThe first stage of a major weed control project in Rakaia Gorge is progressing well, with some impressive gains in the first 12 months. The four-year operation will help protect native biodiversity
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-successful-start-to-rakaia-gorge-weed-controlWe acknowledge that nitrate levels in our freshwater are too high in many parts of Waitaha/Canterbury, including the Lower Waitaki area. The Waimate District Council has just announced it was closely
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-acknowledges-nitrate-issue-in-glenavy-public-water-supplyIn the lead up to winter, Mackenzie Basin locals banded together to stop the spread of wilding conifers across the iconic landscape. Over 40 people attended the two volunteer days held by ourselves
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/volunteers-fight-wilding-conifers-mackenzieThis summer, when you are out enjoying our stunning lake areas, make sure you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. As we dive deeper into the 2024-25 summer season
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-keep-the-waitaki-lakes-cleanOne of the most threatened braided river birds in Waitaha Canterbury is getting a lifeline thanks to a united push to protect its fragile braided river habitat. In a collaborative effort to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/turning-the-tide-for-tarapiroheblack-fronted-ternsSouth Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops for farmers in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June. The day Trish bought a dairy farm
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/rural-leader-on-a-mission-to-help-farmers-minimise-wasteFind out which projects were funded through the Christchurch Biodiversity Targeted Rate Programme and what they are delivering across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/christchurch-and-banks-peninsula-biodiversity-fund/projects-funded-by-the-christchurch-biodiversity-fundWe've recently completed the first phase of a targeted willow control programme across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region, where willow trees have impacted water flow and freshwater
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/targeted-willow-control-in-ahuriri-catchmentCommissioner Talbot granted resource consent to take and use water for irrigation of crops and pasture, excluding dairy cows at Hook School Road, Waimate.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/b-l-and-n-m-burrows