... are: Environmental Regulation and ProtectionManaging natural resources including air, soil, water and land. Community Preparedness and Response to HazardsSupporting the community to be prepared...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/how-your-rates-are-spent... being created in Waitaha/Canterbury continues to increase. Key drivers for this are increases in population and economic growth, combined with a lack of available alternatives and poor waste...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/waste-minimisation-and-management.... The Council approved the following changes during the meeting on 16 August 2023: Plan Change 7 to the Canterbury Land Water Regional Plan to be made partially operative from 1 September 2023 Plan Change 2...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/council-approves-changes-that-simplify-rules-to-manage-water-qualityEnvironment Canterbury received the decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural Resources Limited to carry out water bottling activities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-receives-water-bottling-decision-from-court-of-appeal... backdrop to discussions about water management and traditional mahinga kai - in particular, the gathering of tuna/eel. A meeting and a greeting
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/hangi-fires-up-community-water-chatScamander wetland is on the edge of Lake Coleridge and is known for its scenery, recreation and cultural importance. We're cracking down on invasive crack willow before they impact the health
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/saving-scamander-a-wetland-protection-projectThe Canterbury Regional Council has agreed to its committee structure for the next three years, setting in place the governance oversight and reporting for Environment Canterbury’s work. Chair Peter...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-committee-structure-to-oversee-regional-council-workIt is our ongoing role to work with the public, territorial authorities and other organisations to develop floodplain management plans and strategies for various catchments throughout the region...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/floodplain-management-strategiesA South Canterbury landowner is leading the charge to restore Te Wharetawhiti/Pig Hunting Creek Wetland by developing a comprehensive strategy to return the degraded wetland to its natural state...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/wetland-restoration-takes-root-at-pig-hunting-creek... and can see the way forward now. Former committee member John Waugh was able to share with us some data on the large surge of water that passed through the catchment, and Environment Canterbury river...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-plan-for-action