Farmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Ōmarama in April.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/farmer-workshop-in-omarama-focuses-on-coping-with-dry-autumn-conditionsHow is Canterbury doing?Find out about some of the work being done by Environment Canterbury and the community, and the difference it’s making across our region. We have a statutory obligation...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-backThe Fish Habitat Fund in New Zealand helps protect native freshwater fish at risk from habitat loss and potential barriers. With a funding pool of $100,000 in 2024, it supports projects for habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/freshwater-biodiversity-habitat-projects/fish-habitat-fund-reporting-2024-financial-year... and predators, land use change, river control works, low flows due to water takes, and damage through recreational activities. Under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), goals were set ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/natural-character-of-braided-rivers-2021... is critically threatened in Aotearoa. It’s estimated there are only 30-50 remaining in Waitaha/Canterbury, and less than 1000 across the country, in fact one estimate puts that number at less than 300...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/secretive-bird-a-welcome-sign-in-waitarakao... Hughes-Games, the annual trip supports a longstanding partnership between Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury), the Department of Conservation – Project River Recovery, Glen Lyon Station...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/a-weedy-week-in-ohau-protecting-a-precious-high-country-landscapeFind out about the various council committees and details relating to meeting dates, agendas and minutes, and terms of reference.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/our-council-meetingsOur region fairly transitions to a low-emissions economy. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury has successfully and inclusively embraced a low-emissions economy that aligns with New Zealand’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/transition-to-low-emissions... the Canterbury Water Management Strategy was introduced in 2010, the community has been working together to plan and implement the best ways to manage our freshwater: To support community use (mahinga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterbury-good-management-practice-storyThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) targets – and goals within these – were set in 2010 to make a positive difference to our environment and how we manage our natural resources. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress