A small, but dedicated group of volunteers are working tirelessly to establish a Mid Canterbury wetland for future generations to enjoy.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/project-mudfish-progress-looks-to-the-futureCouncil heard from the community about a range of topics at their meeting on Wednesday 26 February as part of public forums, deputations and petitions. Read on to find out about other decisions made
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/council-hears-from-community-agrees-to-committee-youth-representatives-approves-key-plan-changeFrom November to March we monitor faecal contamination at marine and freshwater (lakes and rivers) sites. We also check for toxic algae (cyanobacteria) at lakes and rivers.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/our-monitoring-programmeTe Waihora/Lake Ellesmere was reopened to the sea on Sunday (15 June), following a week-long earthworks operation that saw a dedicated team working to ready the site. After a successful opening
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/te-waihoralake-ellesmere-opened-to-seaFish in the lower reaches of the Hekeao/Hinds River will find a slightly more interesting environment in the coming months. A cluster of huge boulders have been installed in the riverbed near
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-rocky-ride-for-freshwater-species