More than a dozen vital flood protection structures in our waterways, such as weirs and culverts, now have improved fish passage. Thanks to central government co-funding, we have been able
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/ingenuity-enables-fish-travel-through-flood-protection-structuresWaste 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-managementEach 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/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024... groundwater through infiltration basins, with the aim of protecting targeted drinking water supplies, improving river and stream flows and improving groundwater quality. The Waikirikiri / Selwyn Near...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/irrigated-land-area-2021... Fenced stream To apply Good Management Practices to their own farms, each Canterbury farmer must create a Farm Environment Plan. Working through the Farm Environment Plan helps them recognise on-farm...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterbury-good-management-practice-storyUpdated: 15 August 2022 Water bottling remains an issue of public interest, particularly in Christchurch. This page provides information on various matters relating to water bottling, including
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/water-bottling-whats-the-storyFeature image: Remediation of a long-term barrier to fish passage.A review of efforts to address water quality issues within the Hekeao/Hinds catchment highlights the impressive work that’s been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/progress-review-an-opportunity-to-celebrate-efforts-in-the-lower-hinds-catchment... years. Older, primary treatment systems (septic tanks) - while not requiring an inspection - still need to have sludge pumped out around once every three years. Support the microbial community living...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/when-was-your-septic-tank-last-checked... Progress towards achieving desired river and stream flows and setting nutrient loss limits for catchments across Canterbury. Ecosystem health and biodiversity Restoring and preventing further loss...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress... in Lake Clearwater also measures algal biomass (amounts of algae) and turbidity (water clarity). A nitrate sensor has also been placed in Gentleman Smith Stream to capture continuous data. Weekly...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/take-care-near-monitoring-gear-at-lakes-clearwater-camp-emma-and-heron-this-summer