We are teaming up with the University of Canterbury (UC) to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Both Waitaha/Canterbury institutions are using science to support
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/teaming-up-with-university-of-canterbury-for-the-environmentHere you can find links to detailed reports about urban air quality. These include measuring particular air pollutants, various sources of air pollution, woodburner studies and assessing if targets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality/air-quality-reportsWe manage 59 river and drainage schemes from Kaikōura to Waitaki. The flood protection and drainage assets in these schemes are valued at $850 million (2024). The bylaw helps us to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/managing-flood-protection-and-drainageAs water flows across the Waitaha Canterbury Plains and through urban environments, some of the water is abstracted and used for drinking water, primary production, industry and other purposes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story/plains-and-urban-areasThe South Canterbury community has provided a wealth of information, ideas and stories to Our Waitarakao – a project to help restore the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon catchment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/timaru-community-shares-views-on-the-future-of-waitarakao-washdyke-lagoon...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committeeOur 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