Water use efficiency must be addressed in the context of other CWMS targets because some actions that improve water use efficiency can be detrimental to energy efficiency and biodiversity protection...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/water-use-efficiency-2021... and quantity, as well as biodiversity and tāngata whenua values in the zone. Since 2016, public meetings have been held throughout the region to discuss water management priorities. The feedback from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee/zone-committee-recommendationsLow water availability has wide-reaching repercussions. What are some of the key areas this might affect and how might this look if current conditions persist?
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/what-to-expect-when-canterbury-is-dryYour rates are used to carry out important work in your area. The work is organised into our three core services, agreed by the community through our Long-Term Plan. These three core services
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/how-your-rates-are-spent...; The Environment Canterbury Annual Groundwater Quality Survey 2023 provided data for evaluating long-term, regional-scale changes in groundwater quality along with an annual snapshot
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/drinking-water... upon themselves Sharemilker Tim Larkins and biodiversity officer Mikaela Farr with the native riparian planting Sharemilkers Tim and Fleur Larkins manage the dairy farm Spring Creek is located...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/passionate-twizel-farmers.... Putting in space planting and retiring erosion prone land improves both farm systems and environmental outcomes, such as reduced phosphorus in streams and increased biodiversity.” Find out moreMore...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/programme-celebrates-first-year-reducing-hill-country-erosion-in-north-canterbury... zone committees across the region have funded local projects each year aimed at improving biodiversity and water quality for recreational opportunities. The Environment Canterbury interactive...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/recreational-and-amenity-opportunitiesFertigation or effluent injection can help growers reduce synthetic nitrogen use on farm, minimising the risk of nutrient loss, but these systems should be carefully managed to avoid risks to water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/fertigation-and-effluent-injection