We continue to lead by example and increase biodiversity protection on our land. Here are some examples of work on council-owned land:
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/biodiversity-on-our-landDid you know the stormwater drains you see on the side of the road lead directly into our rivers, streams and the ocean? Many people assume that whatever travels down these drains gets treated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/dont-let-our-waterways-go-down-the-drainSoils are a fundamental part of all land-based ecosystems. They buffer and purify water, regulate optimum growing temperatures for diverse plant species, cycle nutrients, filter contaminants, provide
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/soil-health...-age population, will likely decrease to between 55 and 61% of the population by 2073. the population aged 65+ (16% of total population in 2020) will increase to around 23% in 2050 and 34% in 2073...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-leadership/population/projections.... This may take 15 days in total, subject to weather and sea conditions. The recovery operation is being undertaken in two phases: Phase one will focus on the removal of the vessel’s
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-nikau-palm-valley-bay-vessel-incidentPicture this – 1,200 international rugby fields full of exotic weeds. We’ve been able to clear weeds from this much land along more than 20 rivers in Waitaha Canterbury, thanks to central government’s...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/braided-river-works-reduce-flood-risk-and-enhance-biodiversityFlooding is the most common natural hazard in Waitaha Canterbury. Three main types of flooding affect our region – river flooding (fluvial), surface flooding (pluvial), and coastal flooding. Here...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/flood-hazardsCommunity feedback has played a crucial role in shaping changes to Canterbury Regional Council’s (Environment Canterbury’s) draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-makes-key-decisions-on-10-year-planUrban form describes the physical characteristics that make up built-up areas, including the shape, size, density and configuration of settlements. It includes the areas where people live and work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/urban-development/urban-form