The Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers, and an outstanding feature of the Waitaha/Canterbury landscape. It is a vital habitat for indigenous birds and aquatic species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rakaia-riverEarlier this year dry conditions and low flow resulted in the loss of aquatic life in Ashburton's Greenstreet irrigation channel and creek. Keep up-to-date with what’s being planned for this summer
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/whats-the-story-about-greenstreet-creekSome types of farming activity – or farming activities in areas with sensitive receiving environments – bring higher environmental risk. Our regional and subregional plans have defined which
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farming-land-use-consentIt’s important that instream structures such as culverts and weirs are designed and maintained so that fish can move upstream and downstream between different river and stream habitats and complete
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/managing-in-stream-structuresBetween 28 February and 3 April 2025, over 700 individuals and groups provided feedback on our draft Annual Plan for 2025/26.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-plans/annual-plan-submissionsWhen managed well, animal effluent is a valuable resource that can increase the productivity of your pasture and reduce your fertiliser costs. Mismanagement of effluent, however, can have serious
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-animal-effluent