... in this area. Each year, we monitor nine lakes and 14 rivers in this special part of Waitaha Canterbury to help us understand long-term trends and guide decisions about resource consents, land management...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-water-quality-results-continue-to-guide-action-in-upper-waitaki... conditions like we get in Waitaha Canterbury, can trap smoke close to the ground, allowing fine particle (levels or concentrations) to build up. This is why we measure what is in the air
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-hiding-in-your-winter-airStopbanks are the last line of defence from significant floods. They have been built to protect lives, homes, land, roads and other vital infrastructure, so it is crucial they function properly when
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/protecting-waitahacanterburys-crucial-flood-protection-assetsNesting is underway for some of Canterbury’s special braided river birds and people can do their bit for nature by helping to keep them safe.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-protect-canterburys-braided-river-birds-this-springA Mount Hutt dairy farm has adopted a hybrid bale grazing system to protect their soil against adverse wet weather and better their overall environment. In the foothills of Mid Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/winter-grazing-alternative-shakes-up-dairy-farm... landowners, iwi, schools, and community groups across Waitaha Canterbury measure key indicators of water quality and stream health. What’s included in a SHMAK Each kit includes easy-to-use tools...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/book-a-stream-health-monitoring-assessment-kit