Failing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family's health at risk. It’s estimated there are about 34,000 onsite wastewater systems, often called septic tanks, across Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/when-was-your-septic-tank-last-checkedToxic algae (also called cyanobacteria) are a naturally occurring algae with the potential to bloom, producing toxins that can harm or even kill dogs, people and other animals. When conditions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/toxic-algaePhoto credit: Peter Langlands - Wild Capture The Australasian bittern/matuku-hūrepo is one of our most fascinating birds, and unfortunately, one of our most endangered. It’s estimated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/backing-the-bittern-the-bird-on-the-brinkRead about some of our current projects that help protect and further our understanding of our coast and marine environments.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-projectsCouncil has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities, in order to improve water quality across significant parts of the region
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/council-approves-changes-that-simplify-rules-to-manage-water-qualityClimate change presents significant opportunities, challenges and risks to Waitaha Canterbury, and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the Regional Council, our role is to support the region and our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-changeAs winter sets in, the air around us can change in ways we can't always see. Even when the air looks clear, very small particles that are not visible to the eye, can still be present and affect air
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-hiding-in-your-winter-airThe 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-consent