Water falls on the alpine and hill country as rain and snow. This water then flows down catchments, forming lakes, wetlands and rivers, and percolating into the groundwater system. Rainfall and snow
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story/alpine-and-hill-country... and other research organisations for specific air quality studies. Learn more about why improving our air quality is vital to creating a healthier, happier region to live in.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality... Drylands Wetlands Hāpua, lagoons and estuaries Lowland streams and lakes High country foothill streams and lakes Understanding emerging contaminant risks Catchment nutrient loads Freshwater species...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/ecosystem-health-and-biodiversity-2021Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has confirmed its new Chair and Deputy Chair, beginning a new leadership term focused on collaboration and sustainable outcomes for Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-leadership-for-the-canterbury-regional-councilFlooding is the leading cause of damage from natural events in Aotearoa New Zealand and Waitaha Canterbury has experienced many floods. Many of our homes and businesses, as well as infrastructure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flooding-in-canterburyIn the picturesque Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour area, two kura/primary schools have embarked on their annual sustainable community project. Whakaraupō is home to five Enviroschools comprised of three...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/whakaraupo-kura-unite-for-shared-sustainability-actionWe offer a range of environmental education programmes for Canterbury/Waitaha schools that align with the New Zealand Curriculum. These are FREE for schools in the Waitaha region and content can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/our-education-programmesThis summer, we are encouraging everyone to take simple steps to protect our waterways—starting with being mindful about what ends up in our stormwater drains when you’re out and about. Every...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/from-your-streets-to-our-streams-take-action-to-protect-stormwater... water users will help realise the community's aspiration for a healthier awa. As of 1 July 2023, 74 consents to take water that either directly or indirectly affect flow in the Ashburton River/Hakatere...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-minimum-flow-will-improve-mauri-of-hakatere-ashburton-riverTe Rautaki Rerenga Rauropi o Waitaha The 2025 Waitaha Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy builds on the work achieved under the previous 'Biodiversity Strategy for the Canterbury Region' which
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-biodiversity-strategy