We work with landowners and the community to protect, preserve and restore wetlands across Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/wetlands-protection-work...Biodiversity and biosecurity | Te Rerenga Rauropi me Te Whakahaumaru Rauropi We will accelerate the regeneration of the natural environment through implementing the Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/biodiversity-and-biosecurity... years, this funding has enabled us to strengthen river berms, flood protection and climate resilience, and enhance the rivers’ natural character and biodiversity. We’ve made a significant impact...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/braided-river-works-reduce-flood-risk-and-enhance-biodiversity... (Waiau Toa/Clarence, Waiau Uwha, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Rakaia, Rangitata and Waitaki rivers). Highlights to date Environment Canterbury’s biodiversity snapshot (2019/2020) provides details of completed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/natural-character-of-braided-rivers-2021We're working with several partners on a wide range of initiatives within the Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone. We've provided a snapshot of some key projects below. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/action-in-the-zoneOur biodiversity reporting covers the majority of biodiversity projects either completed or ongoing over the previous financial year (July-June) across Waitaha Canterbury. These projects have been...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work... students spent a day visiting four sites in the Ōpihi catchment, immersing themselves in biodiversity to get a snapshot of the area's environmental health.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/agsci-studentsAn abundance of flora and fauna treasures were found at a recent Bioblitz, helping to create a snapshot of the area’s biodiversity. Held at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon, the event enjoyed a strong...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/big-turnout-for-bioblitz-at-muriwai-o-whataHeader image: Kakī/black stilt, photographer: Steve Attwood. After more than 20 years in the making, central government policy has set the direction for how we’re going to protect, and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-deputy-chair