Over the weekend, a bright-coloured algal bloom appeared in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour. After receiving a public report, staff collected samples to identify the species and assess any potential
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/algae-bloom-in-camp-bay-whakaraupo-lyttelton-harbourThe vision for the Ashburton zone is to allow for a prosperous farming sector, with landowners and managers farming within environmental limits, while reversing the trend of water over
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-groundRejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesEnvironment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury District Health Board are committed to working together to resolve quarry dust issues in the Yaldhurst area. To ensure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/working-together-to-resolve-quarry-dust-issuesTo find out whether your land is actually contaminated or not, you need a Detailed Site Investigation. Any investigation of your property should be carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/hazardous-land-use/testing-for-contaminationWe monitor air quality. Addressing air pollution involves enforcing the Canterbury Air Regional Plan rules, authorising low-emission technology, encouraging everyone to adopt better-burning
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-qualityWe've recently completed the first phase of a targeted willow control programme across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region, where willow trees have impacted water flow and freshwater
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/targeted-willow-control-in-ahuriri-catchmentA remediation plan is being developed after asbestos-containing building materials, likely used as infill many years ago, surfaced on a coastal walking track in Timaru in February. Update: Clean-up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/site-investigation-planned-as-asbestos-confirmedThe Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone features a network of spring-fed streams, coastal lagoons, complex groundwater flows, and includes part of the large alpine Waitaki River
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone