For the second year in a row, members of our Youth Rōpū held a successful planting event in the Waimakariri River Regional Park to celebrate Conservation Week. A group of 30 people, including...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/celebrating-conservation-week-with-youth-led-planting-dayCommunity groups across Waitaha Canterbury can now apply for three contestable funds. Whether you’re restoring native bush and wetlands, improving local waterways or delivering catchment-scale action, these funds are designed to back practical, on-the-ground initiatives that make a measurable difference. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/contestable-funds-now-open-to-boost-community-led-environmental-actions.... Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan rules 5.7–5.8, you should connect to an available reticulated sewerage network where available. An available sewerage network is a community or council...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/reticulated-wastewater-systemsMost of our region’s drinking water comes from groundwater, so when monitoring shows increasing nitrate concentrations in groundwater there is understandable community concern. We’re determined
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/taking-action-on-nitrateHere you'll find current information about upcoming boating events in the Canterbury region. If you're planning an event out on the water, please complete the reservation form. The form must...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/events-noticesWe collaborate with regional councils, government agencies, and other organisations to manage established pests through national programmes. Learn more about these partnerships.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmesToday Environment Canterbury issued Cloud Ocean Water an abatement notice to stop taking water from its shallow well. Cloud Ocean Water, a commercial water bottling operation based in Belfast...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/cloud-ocean-water-issued-abatement-noticeWe’ve partnered with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University to enhance research collaboration for the benefit of Waitaha/Canterbury. This partnership focuses on addressing key challenges...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/partnering-with-lincoln-university-for-a-sustainable-waitaha... to use SHMAK kits were also run recently in Timaru and Christchurch. How SHMAK kits help monitor waterways Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) have nine SHMAK kits available to loan...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/native-fish-make-surprise-appearance-at-stream-health-monitoring-workshopEnvironment Canterbury was required to obtain the views of greater Christchurch communities in undertaking a review of the Land Use Recovery Plan 2013 (LURP) and sought public feedback
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/land-use-recovery-plan/land-use-recovery-plan-review