At one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversityPlanning is an important way we manage the coastal environment. It helps the community and local councils make informed decisions about where to undertake activities in and along our coast so
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-planningHere you can find a selection of braided river reports and publications.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/reports-and-publications... for a number of actions to be undertaken to progress the use of a body jointly governed between Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury. This body would enable more effective and efficient...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/busy-council-meeting-sees-annual-plan-adopted-and-decision-made-on-cbd-land... their aspirations for freshwater, as outlined in the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS). Committees, including Ashburton Water Zone Committee, were provided $50,000 to support projects in their zones...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/new-role-empowers-communities-in-the-ashburton-zone... roading networks are well designed and maintained, and that they meet the changing needs of our region. Our regional responsibilities As a regional council, Environment Canterbury is responsible...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/roles-and-responsibilities...-related issues. A recent field trip saw the Kaikōura Water Zone Committee, along with North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Councillor, Grant Edge, networking with environmental leaders in the Hurunui...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/kaikoura-committee-looks-to-local-leaders-for-inspirationCommunity 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-actionsEnvironment Canterbury today acknowledged the award of a Queen’s Birthday Honour to one of its own among many other notable Cantabrians. Peter Ramsden becomes a Member of the New Zealand Order...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/kaumatua-honoured-peter-ramsden-mnzm