..., DOC Senior Ranger for Biodiversity, said: “The secretive bittern is known to inhabit the wetlands and kaki/black stilt also use Lake Poaka and the nearby Waterwheel Wetlands. Opening up...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/lake-poaka-shoreline-to-be-enhancedStunning lakes, blue skies, and… thousands of visitors! With summer tourism set to boom in Mackenzie and Waitaki, Love Our Lakes is back to remind holidaymakers that we’re all responsible for taking...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/love-our-lakes-protecting-mackenzie-and-waitaki-waterways-as-visitor-numbers-set-to-climb... programme of work in the Ahuriri catchment, to protect the ongoing health of Lake Benmore as well as working with landowners to protect wetlands, enhance biodiversity and identify critical habitats...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tightening-the-nitrogen-loop-in-the-mackenzie-basinClimate change is a driver and factor in many of the environmental issues we face. It exacerbates hazards, such as extreme weather events, and puts stress on communities and ecosystems. The risks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-risks... and biodiversity degradation, as well as upholding the Treaty of Waitangi? Council roles and responsibilities As the regional government, we manage air quality, land and water use, biodiversity, and region...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/local-government-is-a-unitary-authority-really-the-solution... for native reversion, deliver 82 land use capability maps to landowners, and share learnings on soil conservation at workshops in Hurunui and Kaikōura districts. Our land management and biodiversity...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/soil-conservation-project-benefits-environment-and-communityChilean needle grass has been found near Kākakaiau Robinsons Bay — the first known site on Banks Peninsula. Our biosecurity team acted quickly, but we need your help. Join a free info session
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/robinsons-bay-locals-encouraged-to-protect-peninsula-from-chilean-needle-grassOur plans, strategies and bylaws provide a framework of work programmes and regulations to help us manage Canterbury's natural and physical resources, setting out what we need to do and how to ensure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws... biodiversity. Taking on Sabella One of the biggest threats? Sabella spallanzanii, better known as Mediterranean fanworm. The inner harbour of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is a hot spot for unwanted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/meet-the-robot-protecting-our