... on all freshwater bodies. Ministry for the Environment: Action for Healthy Waterways. Regional policy A decade ago the Canterbury Mayoral Forum decided on a new collaborative approach to freshwater...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterbury-good-management-practice-story... Ōtūwharekai (Ashburton Lakes) is a significant and important part of our region, but threats to water quality mean that we need to take action now. Sign up to the Ōtūwharekai Working Group mailing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/o-tu-wharekai-ashburton-lakesA community information session about the health of the Opuha and Kakahu (Te Kākaho) Rivers was well attended, with around 40 members of the community gathering to discuss the findings of our recently...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/learn-about-the-ecological-health-of-opuha-and-kakahu-riverOur Long-Term Plan sets out our service priorities, work programmes and resource requirements such as expenditure and funding for a 10-year period. We produce a new Long-Term Plan every three
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plansNative fish were discovered during a stream health monitoring workshop in North Canterbury, highlighting the value of community-led freshwater monitoring using SHMAK kits. Native fish discovery
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/native-fish-make-surprise-appearance-at-stream-health-monitoring-workshop... and healthy kai, and doing this in a sustainable way, considering our future generations. Watch these videos to help understand the ongoing importance of mahinga kai/mahika kai to Ngāi Tahu people. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/mahinga-kaiWetlands are special places with important environmental, cultural, social and economic values. Landowners and the community play a vital part in efforts to protect and enhance Canterbury’s remaining...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/how-can-i-protect-wetlandsOur governing body of 16 Councillors focuses on region-wide strategic decision-making alongside our key partners, stakeholders, and communities. Further information Learn more about our governance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/councillorsLocalised discharges (where the source of the emissions can be identified) can impact air quality. Here are some of the issues we face in Waitaha/Canterbury in relation to the localised effects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/localised-effects-of-discharges-to-air