A coastal walkway path in Timaru has been closed after a report of asbestos in the area. A section of the path, north of Smithfield Beach, will be closed until further notice. Today, Timaru District
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/contamination-investigation-closes-walkwayTe Rautaki Rerenga Rauropi o Waitaha The 2025 Waitaha Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy builds on the work achieved under the previous 'Biodiversity Strategy for the Canterbury Region' which
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-biodiversity-strategyAs part of Biosecurity Week (21–27 July), we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity. Whether it’s removing invasive...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-champions-leading-the-way-for-biosecurity-weekThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project was officially launched at an open day showcasing five restoration projects underway in the Te Waikēkēwai/Waikēkēwai Stream catchment. Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-golden-age-for-environmental-work-in-waikekewai-streamLincoln University student Alex Williamson is one of four students joining our recreational water team, marking the start of our summer water quality monitoring programme. Check the LAWA Can I Swim
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/summer-students-essential-for-water-quality-monitoringWaitaha/Canterbury is one of the largest and most diverse regions in New Aotearoa/New Zealand. Waitaha includes a variety of landscapes, including: the rugged main divide ranges
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes/the-landscape-values-of-canterburywaitahaIn early April we start work on securing the pipes at Waitarakao Washdyke. This will provide protection for the pipes and reduce the flooding risk. The Waitarakao Washdyke is one of the few
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/securing-the-waitarakao-washdyke-outlet-pipesGood waste management practices help protect soil, water and farm productivity. Learn how to safely manage common farm wastes such as scrap metal, plastics, treated timber and agrichemicals, and how
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/rural-waste-prevention-and-management