Waterbodies – springs, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, hāpua, and estuaries – are important ecological features in Waitaha Canterbury. Mapping where they can be found is crucial to protecting
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/mapping-waitahacanterburys-waterbodies... and static activities. While you will need to plan and organise the event yourself, our park rangers and staff can provide the information and advice you'll need to make it successful. All our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/regional-parks-eventsWe work alongside our partners to solve the problem of wallabies. Together we have a vision for a wallaby-free Aotearoa.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wallaby-control/wallaby-control-workFarmers across Canterbury are being asked to do more to reduce nitrogen leaching. There are several impactful and cost-effective actions you can take to achieve lower nitrogen loss and improve farming...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/reducing-nitrogen-lossNassella tussock is an invasive grass that is spreading in Canterbury. It displaces other grasses leaving pasture unpalatable to stock. We are using specific control measures to prevent the spread
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/nassella-tussockRubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pit... environment in the region and is open from 8 July 2024, until 12 noon on Monday 2 September 2024. For year one of a three-year planning cycle, and as agreed in the Long-Term Plan 2024-34, we have $300,000...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/popular-fund-opens-to-give-community-groups-a-helping-hand-to-better-our-environmentA day at Saltwater Creek in Waimakiriri District was an opportunity for local businesses, schools, catchment groups, water zone committee members, and our staff to connect, plant, and explore
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/saltwater-creek-becomes-outdoor-classroom-for-planting-day... Ōtūwharekai (Ashburton Lakes) is a significant and important part of our region, but threats to water quality mean that we need to take action now. Sign up to the Ōtūwharekai Working Group mailing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/o-tu-wharekai-ashburton-lakes