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-futureGood paddock preparation and winter grazing practices will ensure the effects on freshwater of winter grazing in Canterbury will be minimised over winter, especially in the difficult conditions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/winter-grazing-flights-see-good-practice-being-adoptedMcIntoshs is a stretch of berm on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, on Ferry Road east of Kaiapoi Township. It’s a popular fishing and whitebaiting spot with a picnic area. A platform
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcintoshsTe 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-seaFrom 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-programmeThe inaugural Whakaraupō Moana programme, an immersive multi-day learning experience for secondary and tertiary ākonga/students, proved an empowering opportunity for young guardians of our natural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-programme-cultivates-next-gen-guardians-of-our-environment