The Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) Action Plan Fund supports community action that improves water quality, restores habitats, and strengthens kaitiakitanga. It enables local projects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/cwms-action-plan-fund-formerly-administered-by-the-water-zone-committeesFailing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family's health at risk. It’s estimated there are about 34,000 onsite wastewater systems, often called septic tanks, across Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/when-was-your-septic-tank-last-checkedGrantlea Downs School students want Te Ahi Tarakihi to become a clean stream again. For the last 17 years, students at the school have been monitoring the health of this waterway and advocating
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/where-theres-life-theres-hope-planting-for-a-clean-streamEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024... all want – a safer, healthier city.” Report smoke or air pollution by calling our 24/7 hotline on 0800 765 588 or report an environmental incident online. If you are planning an outdoor burn, make sure you check the rules. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/reporting-nuisance-smokeFlood protection work on the Cam River in Kaiapoi uncovered native mussels living among decades-old debris, highlighting river health and flood risk reduction efforts. Cam River flood protection work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/cam-river-flood-protection-work-in-kaiapoi-uncovers-native-musselsYou’ll likely be aware that the Government is proposing major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), and intends to eventually replace it completely.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-deputy-chair-striking-the-right-balance-with-rma-reform.... Healthy waterways are central to a thriving environment. They connect communities ki uta ki tai/from the mountains to the sea, provide a rich ecosystem for native animals and plants, and support...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/protecting-waitaha-canterbury-rivers-from-invasive-weedsThe Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund) supports community-led projects across Waitaha Canterbury that empower people to take action, build capacity, and deliver tangible outcomes.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/waitaha-action-to-impact-fundWeed infestations in the upper Rakitata Awa (Rangitata River) are being controlled and the environment for native braided river birds improved, thanks to collaboration between government agencies
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/creating-a-weed-free-rakitata-awa-to-foster-biodiversity