All waterways carry their own mauri/life force and mana/authority, forming and influencing the landscape and the people who surround the awa/river. Today the mauri of our awa has declined, with losses...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threatsAn overview of the water quality of the lakes and rivers in the Upper Waitaki catchment was presented to the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee at its October 2020 meeting. The annual water quality
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/water-quality-of-lakes-and-rivers-of-upper-waitaki-highlightedAs dry conditions continue to bite and irrigation season begins, it’s more important than ever to understand the minimum flow conditions on your resource consent and keep up to date with any water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/know-your-irrigation-limitThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) targets – and goals within these – were set in 2010 to make a positive difference to our environment and how we manage our natural resources.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progressA new collaborative project will protect the endangered South Canterbury pekapeka long-tailed bat population from predators in the Raincliff area. This week staff from Environment Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-joint-project-to-protect-our-native-batsIn its fourth year, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund) will support 24 community-led projects across Waitaha in 2024. In 2024, we received 78 applications for our fund, totalling $1.6m
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wai-fund-supports-community-groups-to-better-our-environment