As the regional environmental regulator, we are responsible for monitoring and regulating stormwater quantity and quality. It’s our job to set and enforce standards and undertake monitoring to make
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/who-manages-our-stormwaterRecovery activities around the grounded vessel, Black Cat, at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay, Akaroa, will begin today (Tuesday 10 February), following the consultation of a recovery plan.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-nikau-palm-valley-bay-vessel-incidentYou would have recently been hearing our appeal for feedback on our 10-year work plan and budget, known as the Long-Term Plan.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chairCanterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) goals in this target area relate to the review of environmental flows and catchment load limits, and the implementation of a programme to review
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/environmental-limitsFarmers around Twizel and Ōmārama are making inroads towards improving the health of local waterways and catchments. And their cause has now been bolstered by support from Fonterra and Environment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/passionate-twizel-farmersThe decision of the joint hearing of resource consents CRC122897, CRC122898, CRC122899, CRC122900, CRC120610 and RC135478 has been released. The Commissioners have granted consents for the use of land...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2014/waimakariri-irrigation-limitedMost of Waitaha/Canterbury’s towns are on flat land, but landslides in our hills and mountains pose a risk to many people, properties and infrastructure, particularly roads. Landslides can range from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/landslidesCommissioner Freeman granted the consent application to take and use groundwater for irrigation and frost protection of a vineyard and lifestyle plantings and to provide community domestic water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/waitaki-vineyard-estates-limitedThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project was officially launched at an open day showcasing five restoration projects underway in the Te Waikēkēwai/Waikēkēwai Stream catchment. Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-golden-age-for-environmental-work-in-waikekewai-streamYour rates are used to carry out important work in your area. The work is organised into our three core services, agreed by the community through our Long-Term Plan. These three core services
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/how-your-rates-are-spent