Each 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-committee-action-plan-2021-2024The decision of the joint hearing of the above resource consents has now been released. The Commissioners have granted consents for the opening and closing of Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, and to install, use...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2016/wairewa-runanga-incorporated-and-christchurch-city-councilTwo pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-approach-to-target-pest-weeds-at-waitaki-lakesResponding to criticism from Greenpeace, Environment Canterbury says it has always acknowledged the extent of the water quality challenge in our waterways. Science Director Dr Tim Davie Science
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-has-always-acknowledged-the-water-quality-problemOne of the most threatened braided river birds in Waitaha Canterbury is getting a lifeline thanks to a united push to protect its fragile braided river habitat. In a collaborative effort to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/turning-the-tide-for-tarapiroheblack-fronted-ternsAs a farmer, landowner, or forestry operator, you need to ensure the environmental effects of your activities are appropriately managed and notify us before you carry out certain activities.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/commercial-forestryWinter grazing season is now almost over, and with most of your winter paddocks grazed, it’s important to minimise stock movement over bare earth to protect your soil integrity and prevent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/top-tips-for-late-season-winter-grazingDuring Seaweek, more than 30 people from Waimate came together to collect roughly 60kgs of waste from the beach at Waihao Box Reserve. Roughly 60kgs of waste from the beach at Waihao Box Reserve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/waimate-community-clean-up-local-beachCoastal water quality in Waitaha Canterbury is generally high. In some areas, activities like land development and contaminant discharges have reduced water quality in the coastal marine area. Coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/tracking-coastal-water-qualityArchie, the pest-hunting border collie, has had a busy year since becoming fully certified for pest detection. The four-year-old is currently the only dog in New Zealand to be certified through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/sniffing-out-threats-archies-nose-for-nuisance-weeds