... kai habitat, the project will improve water quality and increase indigenous biodiversity, helping fulfil cultural and ecological aspirations for the area and futureproofing it for generations to come. A rich history for mana whenua...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/wetland-project-for-te-waikekewaiwaikekewai-stream-reaches-design-phase... upstream - where they would otherwise prey on the mudfish. This has increased the upstream habitat size for the mudfish, a taonga species, from about 800 metres to 8,000 metres. Banding together for biodiversity...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/innovative-electric-barrier-protects-mudfish-habitatEach 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/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-progress-reportNgā mahi tiakina me ngā whakaritenga taiao We’re an environmental regulator managing the use of air, soil, water, and land. We work with mana whenua, stakeholders, and communities to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/environmental-regulation-and-protectionSeven local progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $75,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year. We allocate funding annually
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-meltonThe establishment of two large native planting sites will mark another major step toward restoring native biodiversity in the Selwyn region of the Canterbury Plains. In August, members of the Te Ara...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/new-planting-sites-will-bring-back-a-piece-of-natural-canterburyIn its sixth year, the Soil Conservation and Revegetation (SCAR) project has worked with 252 North Canterbury farms to prevent hill country erosion and sediment run-off. Quality soil is Ian Knowles
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/soil-conservation-strengthens-future-for-hill-country-farmsWe are carrying out a focused piece of work in the Ahuriri and Upper Waitaki area to support long-term improvements in water quality, protect wetland and biodiversity values, and uphold the cultural...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/protecting-and-enhancing-the-ahuriri-and-upper-waitaki-catchmentWe're teaming up with the Fairlie Lions Club to beautify a popular walk and bike trail along the Ōpihi River track. Regeneration project supervisor Dani Devine is excited to be working with Fairlie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/enhancing-the-opihi-walkway