...“Mā whero, mā pako; ka oti ai te mahi. The task shall be achieved through unity.” This sentiment, and the vision of Whakaora Te Waihora – to restore and rejuvenate the mana, mauri and ecosystem...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-lot-of-great-mahi-to-restore-te-waihoraNew regulations to reduce industrial process heat emissions are now in effect to help lower emissions in New Zealand’s industrial sector. Find out how these changes impact industries and councils...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/industrial-process-heatHelp protect and restore your rivers and parks! Join us for native planting and rubbish clean-up events across Waitaha Canterbury. Every action you take supports healthier waterways, thriving
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/regional-parks-events/regional-parks-planting-and-clean-up-eventsThe Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers, and an outstanding feature of the Waitaha/Canterbury landscape. It is a vital habitat for indigenous birds and aquatic species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rakaia-river... as they affect the enjoyment of the outdoors, but in more serious cases, they can lead to human health impacts such as lowering quality-of-life and nausea. Dust Human-made dust can be produced...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/localised-effects-of-discharges-to-airWhatever your level of experience, before heading out on the water make sure you’ve prepped your vessel, checked your gear, and know the rules. Always follow the five key messages from the Safety
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/safer-boatingOur biodiversity advisor Jason Butt has been rafting the Waiau Toa Clarence River to help identify and map weeds.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/pulling-together-to-tackle-weeds-on-the-waiau-toa-clarence-river... to farmers about Good Management Practices for winter grazing. And the remaining farms? Most of these farms pose a lower environmental risk (such as dryland sheep and beef) but we need to know about them...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/environment-canterbury-focuses-on-outstanding-high-priority-consentsWe run several programmes that monitor water quality in the Ōtūwharekai basin. Monitoring helps us build a long-term picture of a lake’s health – including detecting any changes of concern
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/o-tu-wharekai-ashburton-lakes/water-quality-monitoring-in-the-otuwharekai-basin... Managed Aquifer Recharge project is underway across several small and large sites in the upper and lower Hinds plains. Now managed by a trust, the project takes water from the Rangitata and recharges...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/irrigated-land-area-2021