Ecological data captured by Lincoln High School students during a field trip to Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon will be used by Selwyn District Council and others to guide future management of the site
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/year-13-students-embrace-in-the-field-learningTwo years into the ten year Upper Waimakariri River Weed Control Strategy, promising strides are being made towards realising a weed-free braided river network with flourishing native plants
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/partnership-safeguards-significant-braided-river-ecosystem-in-the-upper-waimakaririYou wouldn’t pour soapy suds in the river, right? Thought not, but when we wash cars on the street or driveway, the dirty water ends up in the same place - our rivers, streams and the sea. If you’ve...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/how-to-wash-your-car-without-polluting-stormwaterTo view upcoming events or find out how to organise an event in our regional parks, visit our events page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/noticesAotearoa/New Zealand has committed to playing its part in reducing emissions to help avoid the most severe possible future impacts of global climate change, through the Zero Carbon Act (2019
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/getting-to-net-zeroRoad safety is an ongoing priority for our transport network. Everyone using Canterbury's roads should be able to get to where they are going safely, regardless of whether they are walking, cycling
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/road-safetyWaste includes materials, from any source, that are unwanted, unvalued, and are to be discarded or discharged. Wastes can be solid, liquid or gaseous, or a combination of these. The amount of waste
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/waste-minimisation-and-managementWe're researching several categories of waste that affect Canterbury and have national relevance, including end-of-life tyres, coal tar, and treated timber.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/current-waste-issues