Hundreds of water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern and reinforce that ongoing action is required
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/otuwharekai-ashburton-lakes-water-quality-results-reinforce-ongoing-need-for-actionThe 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-zonePlans to plant natives along parts of Mt Harding stream are underway with local landowners getting onboard. Mt Harding stream is a small waterway running from below Pudding Hill past Methven
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/project-aims-to-enhance-mt-harding-streamThis summer, we'll be doing a second controlled operation to spray willows in the Ahuriri catchment as part of efforts to improve the flow and health of waterways feeding into Lake Benmore
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/second-stage-of-willow-control-in-ahuririRangiora High School students learn about their local river the Ashley/Rakahuri and how we keep track of its health. Earlier this year, a Rangiora High School geography class asked us if we could help...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/a-new-generation-of-scientists-monitor-the-ashley-rakahuri-rivContamination of our stormwater comes from common pollutants like litter, animal poo, sawdust, spills, soil, and chemicals from things like washing cars on our driveways and rinsing paintbrushes down
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/contamination-of-stormwaterWe are Waitaha Canterbury’s environmental regulator, responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work with mana whenua, stakeholders and communities to promote...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/environmental-regulation-and-protectionA completed research project about historical land use in the Ashburton district found the most common source of soil contamination was infilled pits. Affected property owners have been sent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/historical-land-uses-shared-with-ashburton-property-ownersStudents from Timaru Boys' High School have had a first-hand look at the way farming can impact waterways - while enjoying some hands-on learning in the field. A group of Year 13 agricultural science
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/agsci-students