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... Not met No agreed regional water use benchmarks have been set for Canterbury. However, survey results from nine large Canterbury irrigation schemes show that audits of shareholders Farm Environment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/water-use-efficiency
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We provide the planning and policy framework for the region – including for our urban areas – through the Regional Policy Statement. We work with local councils in our region to ensure the local...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/ways-environment-canterbury-is-contributing-to-urban-development
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Groundwater quality in the Lower Waihao region has declined and it's affecting community and private drinking water supplies.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waihao-nitrate-reduction-project
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Welcome to SilverStripe! This is the default home page. You can edit this page by opening the CMS. You can now access the developer documentation, or begin the tutorials.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz
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... Canterbury staff, as a way of thanking former chair, John Talbot, for his contribution. Read more about what the zone committee is doing to improve the habitat for the endangered long-tailed bat. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/new-homes-for-bats-installed-at-special-event
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Access to safe, clean drinking water is essential for healthy communities. We monitor the water quality in Canterbury's groundwater, lakes and rivers; and regulate land use practices that can affect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water
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Our Council has packed a lot into 2024, and I have a feeling next year will be no different.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/thats-a-wrap-a-year-of-partnerships-plans-and-pivoting
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The Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone features a network of spring-fed streams, coastal lagoons, complex groundwater flows, and includes part of the large alpine Waitaki River...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone
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... protection infrastructure can be subject to penalties under the Canterbury Regional Council Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaw 2013 and Section 242 of the Local Government Act 2002. Damage can...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/motor-vehicle-access-guidelines
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Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee The safety of drinking water is increasingly top-of-mind for many communities – especially those in rural areas. If you’re on a private water supply, you...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/well-water-testing-well-worth-it
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