More than a dozen vital flood protection structures in our waterways, such as weirs and culverts, now have improved fish passage. Thanks to central government co-funding, we have been able
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/ingenuity-enables-fish-travel-through-flood-protection-structuresEarlier this year dry conditions and low flow resulted in the loss of aquatic life in Ashburton's Greenstreet irrigation channel and creek. Keep up-to-date with what’s being planned for this summer
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/whats-the-story-about-greenstreet-creekWaitaha/Canterbury is located in the collision zone of two major tectonic plates, the Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate. The forces involved in this plate movement are huge. They cause the rock
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/earthquakes/earthquake-faultsWaitaha/Canterbury's coastline is at risk from tsunamis. Find out about tsunami evacuation zones and what you need to do.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/tsunami-evacuation-zones-and-warningsAn innovative new concept to create a permanent outlet to the sea for migratory ika (fish) at Te Roto o Wairewa Lake Forsyth is underway after previously receiving funding towards planning
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/innovative-solution-gives-hope-for-migratory-fish-at-wairewalake-forsyth... the Regional Transport Committee, which prepares the Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan to set the direction for transport in Canterbury. Resilience and sustainability are a key focus
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-changeOur latest quarterly report has been published and highlights the progress we have made on our work programmes. Our quarterly reports are year-to-date reports produced at end of each three
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/quarterly-performance-report-highlights-our-work-to-dateThe Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group is a passionate group of landowners committed to controlling weed and animal pests in the upper Rangitata riverbed and tributaries. The group formed from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/landowners-restoring-upper-rangitata-catchment-to-pristine-environment... demonstrated how lower fares can achieve these goals, with Metro’s Greater Christchurch network reaching record patronage numbers since post-earthquake. “Cost increases affecting our services over recent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-working-with-nzta-over-increase-of-private-revenue-share-request-for-public-transportEnvironment Canterbury councillors have agreed on a budget and workplan that balances community expectations on affordability with the need to act on climate change – including a trial for much
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/cheaper-bus-fares-on-the-way-for-greater-christchurch