Canterbury’s Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has a new Group Controller – Sean Poff. Mr Poff is currently the Director of Science, Data & Insights for Ministry for the Environment, based
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/sean-poff-named-civil-defence-emergency-management-group-controllerCommunity concern about water quality and flooding issues initiated an investigation into the Carters Creek catchment. Carters Creek is a small stream that originates at springs near the Ashburton
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/carters-creekRangitata Diversion Race Management Ltd have applied to Environment Canterbury and Ashburton District Council for consent for the construction and operation of a substantial water storage facility
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/rangitata-diversion-race-management-ltdEach 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/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-progress-reportsBurning or burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues for the environment, human health, and future generations of farmers. We understand it can be difficult to know what to do with farm plastics
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/recycling-farm-plastics-in-kaikouraBathurst Coal Ltd applied to Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council for consents to continue operating and expand an open cast coal mine (known as Canterbury Coal Mine), including
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/bathurst-coal-limited