.... Freshwater makes up less than 3 per cent of all the earth’s water, making it incredibly valuable. That’s why we all have a part to play in maintaining healthy lakes. Love Our Lakes celebrates...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-protecting-our-waterways-from-pest-plantsMany homeowners are surprised to learn that wood burners expire in Canterbury. Some burners can no longer be used after 20 years, as older models produce significantly more smoke pollution
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/is-your-wood-burner-past-its-expiry-dateMaintaining the unique wilderness and undeveloped character of Kaikōura's natural environment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zoneFreshwater ecosystems in Waitaha/Canterbury contain a diverse range of indigenous plants, invertebrates, migratory and non-migratory fish, and river-nesting birds and waterfowl. A diversity of species...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/freshwaterEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024New funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is going towards continued work decarbonising our fleet We have received funding from the first round of a $136-million contestable fund which aims
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/were-eyeing-a-more-electric-futureThe Ashburton and Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) water zone committees recently enjoyed a field trip to a restoration site along McKinnon's Creek/Ōtakitane. The location - a spring-fed stream
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/zone-committees-get-stream-side-to-learn-about-rangitata-revivalChristchurch City Council (CCC) has applied for various resource consents to establish and operate a wastewater treatment scheme and associated discharges to land as part of the Akaroa Treated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/christchurch-city-council-akaroa-wastewater-treatment-scheme