We regularly monitor and assess freshwater quality across the Canterbury/Waitaha region. The Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan sets limits for river, lake, and groundwater quality
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-back/collecting-and-sharing-data-information-and-advice/water-quality-limits-in-canterburyTiny native fish that live in remote streams in the Mackenzie Basin were given better odds for survival after a three-day joint operation to relocate their major predators – hungry trout.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/trip-downstream-for-trout-improves-odds-for-tiny-native-speciesEndangered fish live in creeks and streams all over Waitaha/Canterbury. We caught up with experts at a Fish Celebration Day organised by a local catchment group to find out what's being done to protect them in the Upper Waitaki catchment. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/celebrating-the-lowland-longjaw-galaxid... of our people living in low deprivation areas. However, we still have 8 percent of our people living in highly deprived areas. Role of councils in housing development Our role is to help ensure...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/canterbury-housing-affordabilityThe vision for the Banks Peninsula water zone is to maintain and improve healthy waterways through the adoption of the 'ki uta ki tai' philosophy — from the mountains to the sea — across its streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesPlans 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-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/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone-committee-action-plan... of streams, rivers and lakes, with its spread negatively impacting waterways. The blooms smother rocks and plants impacting water quality, biodiversity and economic and social values.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/didymo-found-near-arthurs-passDid you know the stormwater drains you see on the side of the road lead directly into our rivers, streams and the ocean? Many people assume that whatever travels down these drains gets treated...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/dont-let-our-waterways-go-down-the-drainFlooding is the most common natural hazard in our region. Many of our communities have developed on Waitaha/Canterbury's fertile floodplains. While there are benefits to living in these areas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods