An environmental 'vision' for the Jed River catchment in Cheviot is taking shape, with school children playing a key role in biodiversity improvements. It’s been six years since locals began hatching...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/rejuvenating-the-jed-doing-better-for-the-next-generationHamish McFarlane, was elected as the new Chair of the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora water zone (OTOP) Water Zone Committee in July 2018, taking over from John Talbot who oversaw the committee’s mahi
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-chair-says-get-ready-for-changeOur new Rakaia water balance model can calculate the average daily river flow at the Rakaia River mouth for the first time. The Rakaia is one of Waitaha Canterbury’s most iconic landscapes – a braided...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-model-gives-clearer-picture-of-the-rakaia-riverA remediation plan is being developed after asbestos-containing building materials, likely used as infill many years ago, surfaced on a coastal walking track in Timaru in February. Update: Clean-up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/site-investigation-planned-as-asbestos-confirmedA South Canterbury landowner is leading the charge to restore Te Wharetawhiti/Pig Hunting Creek Wetland by developing a comprehensive strategy to return the degraded wetland to its natural state
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/wetland-restoration-takes-root-at-pig-hunting-creekThe Willows, at the end of Thompsons Road, off Old West Coast Road in West Melton, has been developed specifically for non-motorised recreation activities. This development was driven by us, along
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/willowsWe're developing river-specific revival strategies for braided rivers across our region. The strategies aim to: Pull together current plans and pathways for river revival across individual rivers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/braided-river-strategiesMany homeowners are surprised to learn that wood burners expire in Canterbury. Some burners can no longer be used after 20 years, as older models produce significantly more smoke pollution
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/is-your-wood-burner-past-its-expiry-dateA significant component of our biodiversity programme is on-the-ground projects in partnership with willing landowners, agencies, non-government organisations, rūnanga and others on private
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/biodiversity-project-effectiveness-programme