... and dry paddocks. Late last year, after a recommendation from the Ashburton water zone committee, Environment Canterbury agreed to provide $50,000 of Immediate Steps funding to continue improving...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/project-aims-to-enhance-mt-harding-streamMcIntoshs is a stretch of berm on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, on Ferry Road east of Kaiapoi Township. It’s a popular fishing and whitebaiting spot with a picnic area. Walkers and cyclists...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcintoshs... to the Huritini/Halswell River and the Little River Rail Trail. Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki kaumātua and co-chair of the Selwyn-Waihora Zone Committee, Les Wanhalla, who also represents Te Taumutu Rūnanga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/new-planting-sites-will-bring-back-a-piece-of-natural-canterburyWe run extensive control operations for karoro (southern black-backed gull) on braided rivers to safeguard endangered bird species and prevent E. coli contamination in popular swimming spots.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threats/southern-black-backed-gullkaroro-control... and birds, and can spoil the places we all enjoy,” says Emma Parr, Coastal Response and Readiness Lead. Environment Canterbury Regional Delivery Committee Chair, Councillor John Sunckell says most...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/refuel-right-prevent-fuel-spills-and-protect-canterburys-waterways-this-summerWe're set to kick off a summer of action on flood resilience projects co-funded under the second round (Tranche 2) of the Government's Regional Infrastructure Funding (RIF), administered by Kānoa
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/flood-resilience-ramps-up-key-projects-underway-to-boost-our-defencesWe're teaming up with the Fairlie Lions Club to beautify a popular walk and bike trail along the Ōpihi River track. Regeneration project supervisor Dani Devine is excited to be working with Fairlie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/enhancing-the-opihi-walkwayOur communities are adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury’s communities understand climate risks and are empowered by equitable local adaptation planning...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/adaptive-resilient-communities