In July 2020, the Government launched its Three Waters Reform Programme – a three-year programme to reform local government three waters service delivery arrangements. What is being proposed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/three-waters-reformImage: Strathconan Stream Catchment Group members Michael Bennett, Hugh Thomson, and Peter Johnson. Local farmers have worked together on a project to get native plants thriving along Strathconan
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-lease-of-life-for-fairlie-streamWaitaha/Canterbury is home to over 400 lakes. Many, such as Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Takapō/Tekapo, and Lake Aviemore are popular with campers, travellers, and boaties. While they are beautiful spots
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/stay-safe-on-the-water-this-summerSmoke from home heating is a major contributor to air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury. To help improve air quality, we ensure burners pass strict emissions tests before authorising them for use in our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/authorised-burners...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-committeeOwning a fish tank is a rewarding experience that comes with responsibilities. Whether you're cleaning your tank or parting ways with an unwanted aquarium, your actions can have a big impact on our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/preventing-the-spread-of-pests/advice-for-aquarium-and-fish-tank-ownersWe are responsible for issuing building consents for large dams in Waitaha/Canterbury, Otago, Southland, the West Coast, and Rēkohu Chatham Islands. Our role is to ensure that those dams are well
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-damsKōwaro (Canterbury mudfish) are the most threatened of New Zealand's mudfish species. They have a conservation status of Threatened (Nationally Critical) under the NZ Threat Classification System
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversity/canterbury-mudfishHundreds of water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern and reinforce that ongoing action is required
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/otuwharekai-ashburton-lakes-water-quality-results-reinforce-ongoing-need-for-actionIn March 2024, Otago Regional Council and Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) agreed to a request from three rūnaka for support to investigate the idea of managing the Waitaki
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/waitaki-catchment-plan/waitaki-catchment-integrated-freshwater-management