Canterbury's high-country lakes provide water storage capacity that can enable renewable energy generation technologies. Investigating hydro-power options, particularly where they have additional
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/energy-security-and-efficiency-2021Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) goals in this target area relate to the review of environmental flows and catchment load limits, and the implementation of a programme to review
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/environmental-limits-2021Stormwater is water that runs off our roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its journey to the drain, it picks up a heap of contaminants (pollution) and flows untreated into our rivers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/mind-the-grate-reducing-stormwater-pollution-at-homeWe're getting ready to have a challenging conversation with the community about our work plan and budget for the next ten years.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-balances-a-tightrope-as-draft-long-term-plan-goes-publicWith historical use and development, the ecological and biodiversity values of Canterbury’s braided rivers have deteriorated over time. Their ecosystems and habitats are threatened by weeds
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/natural-character-of-braided-rivers-2021Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) goals in this target area relate to the review of environmental flows and catchment load limits, and the implementation of a programme to review
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/environmental-limitsIncreasing reliability for irrigated areas requires progress to be made in water management at farm and scheme level. The goals for irrigated area and reliability will be refined through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/irrigated-land-areaIf your consent expires within the next two years, it’s a good idea to start planning for this now. Since your last consent application, there have been some regulatory changes. This means you'll
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/getting-ready-for-consent-renewal