We have started the process of opening Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea. Machinery is onsite and a sea connection will be made as soon as sea conditions allow in coming days. Te Waihora/Lake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/te-waihoralake-ellesmere-openingZone Committee Chair Bruce Murphy There’s been a lot going on this year, not least the challenges we faced meeting via Zoom and grappling with erosion issues on the Waitaki River. The floods
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/lower-waitaki-chair-reflectsLower Waitaki Water Zone Committee chair Bruce Murphy. Tēnā koutou. As we head into the colder months once again, it’s worth taking a step back to share with you what the Lower Waitaki Water Zone...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/water-quality-the-top-priority-in-lower-waitakiEach of Waitaha/Canterbury's water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-progress-reportEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone-progress-reportGroundwater quality in the Lower Waihao region has declined and it's affecting community and private drinking water supplies.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waihao-nitrate-reduction-projectEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Farmers around Twizel and Ōmārama are making inroads towards improving the health of local waterways and catchments. And their cause has now been bolstered by support from Fonterra and Environment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/passionate-twizel-farmersEach summer from November to March, we monitor more than 100 of Canterbury’s key recreational swimming sites weekly to check for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) that can be harmful to people, dogs
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/keeping-yourself-your-whanau-and-your-dog-safe-this-summerOn 21 March 2024, a “moderate adverse event” was declared in Canterbury, as El Niño conditions and a warming climate made their mark. Conditions are still very dry, with our monitoring showing record...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/record-low-water-levels-across-waitaha-canterbury