.... The three core goals of the strategy are to: lower the social costs and risks of waste; reduce the damage to the environment from waste generation and disposal; and increase economic benefit by more...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/policy-and-regulation... of water storage facility;g. Establish a six hectare ecological refuge, incorporating a lizard sanctuary, additional terrestrial habitat and wetland habitat on the lower terrace, adjacent to the Rangitata...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/rangitata-diversion-race-management-ltdOur land management advisors (or Ilamas, as they are sometimes known!) provide free support and advice for Waitaha Canterbury landowners looking to implement sustainable land management practices
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/meet-our-land-management-advisors... (in the north) and the Waitaki River (in the South). The map below shows records of kōwaro habitat from NIWA’s New Zealand Freshwater Fish Database – you can find more information here
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversity/canterbury-mudfishLow water availability has wide-reaching repercussions. What are some of the key areas this might affect and how might this look if current conditions persist?
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/what-to-expect-when-canterbury-is-dry... is lower. Catch crops to mop up excess nutrients After winter, nearly all winter grazing paddocks are prepped for a cereal crop or put into oats and annual grass for next year's winter supplementary...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/behind-the-scenes-of-a-winning-crop... also agreed to add additional funding for catchment liaison committees, Banks Peninsula pest control and environmental hubs, reflecting Council’s desire to see a step-change in effort in biodiversity...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/long-term-plan-2018-28-deliberations-return-a-practical-solution-for-bus-users... and eight power stations from Lake Tekapo to Lake Waitaki. Looking forward to 2030 Works will continue at the local and national level to support water storage, flood protection and river management. View all CWMS target areas ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/irrigated-land-areaOur governing body of 16 Councillors focuses on region-wide strategic decision-making alongside our key partners, stakeholders, and communities. Further information Learn more about our governance
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