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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/tsunami-evacuation-zones-and-warningsTerrestrial biodiversity refers to the variety of lifeforms that exist in a particular place. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and all the interactions between them.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/terrestrial-projects...). “Both of these birds are an exceptionally good sign of a healthy waterway and reinforce the value of doing a large riparian enhancement project. “It’s also full of mixed native vegetation on the berms...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/hekeao-hinds-river-restoration... to maintaining and improving the water quality of our region’s rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes, estuaries and groundwater.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/environment-canterbury-focuses-on-outstanding-high-priority-consentsEach 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/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024... this are healthy for future generations. Whether you’re camping, fishing, or simply enjoying the beauty of the Mackenzie Basin, every action counts toward protecting these special environments. Since 2016...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/from-global-fame-to-local-success-puteketeke-colony-flourishesEach 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/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-committee-action-plan... winter air quality in Waitaha. “We all want warm, healthy homes – and we also want to protect the air we breathe,” air quality compliance spokesperson Brian Reeves said. “The good news is, it doesn’t...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-little-smoke-is-okay-but-no-longer-than-15-minutesOur biodiversity advisor Jason Butt has been rafting the Waiau Toa Clarence River to help identify and map weeds.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/pulling-together-to-tackle-weeds-on-the-waiau-toa-clarence-river