Winter grazing flyovers over the past two years have proved how far Canterbury farmers have come in implementing best practices. This year, we’ll be flying in the Selwyn and Ashburton districts...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/pre-grazing-flights-to-take-place-in-central-canterburyDuring summer, we regularly monitor the water quality at nearly 100 popular swim spots in Waitaha Canterbury. We check for faecal contamination and toxic algae (cyanobacteria). Find out more about where's good to swim, our monitoring programme, health warnings and toxic algae. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-qualityHamish McFarlane, was elected as the new Chair of the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora water zone (OTOP) Water Zone Committee in July 2018, taking over from John Talbot who oversaw the committee’s mahi...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-chair-says-get-ready-for-changeWhen buying, selling, or modifying a property that has an onsite wastewater management system, there are several steps you should take to ensure the system remains adequate.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/buying-or-selling-a-property-with-an-owmsThe decision of Environment Canterbury and Waimakariri District Council was to grant consent, subject to condition,s for the discharge of contaminants to air; and to use land to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2018/christchurch-ready-mix-concrete-limitedGood waste management practices help protect soil, water and farm productivity. Learn how to safely manage common farm wastes such as scrap metal, plastics, treated timber and agrichemicals, and how to dispose of them responsibly in Canterbury. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/rural-waste-prevention-and-managementPhoto credit of the pest plant broom: Trevor James
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/the-lowdown-on-pest-plants-and-effluent-rulesThe vision for Hurunui Waiau Uwha is to foster a thriving natural environment, healthy waterways and a prospering zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities