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.... The water monitoring results were presented to the Ashburton Water Zone Committee by Environment Canterbury and the Department of Conservation (DOC), who are part of the Ōtūwharekai Working Group to restore...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/otuwharekai-ashburton-lakes-water-quality-results-reinforce-ongoing-need-for-action
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Low 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-dry
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The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project, a flagship initiative of the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group, has been awarded the prestigious Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-wins-top-honour-for-conservation-excellence
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/outdoor-burning-rules
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We manage weed infestations to protect our communities from flooding, enhance the natural character of waterways and support native plants and animals. Healthy waterways are central to a healthy
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/herbicide-use-for-weed-control
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... in the Mackenzie Basin. The consents relate to the Mary Range part of the station, to the west of SH8 (which was previously irrigated by a border dyke system); and to a small portion of two pivots further south...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/simons-pass-consents-lead-to-stricter-environmental-controls-in-the-mackenzie
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Wetlands, once abundant in New Zealand, now face peril, with 90 per cent lost in 150 years. Despite decline, Canterbury's wetlands are crucial havens for biodiversity, needing protection for future
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/wetlands-projects
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Our community projects and partnership programmes enhance community organisations’ capabilities, delivering environment-focused projects with mana whenua and the community through education
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/community-and-partnership-projects
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Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata is about sharing stories of people’s connection with the Rangitata River. We are sharing these stories on behalf of Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa | Rakitata
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/korero-na-te-awa-rakitata-stories-from-the-rangitata-river
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... by the regional council, territorial authorities, other agencies and community through zone committees and partnership programmes. Highlights to date A review of the Canterbury Regional Policy...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/environmental-limits
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