We'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-walkway... in the Waimakariri River Regional Park. The system features a roundabout, pedestrian crossing, T-intersection, and underpass, as well as some bumps and corners along the way. “The aim is to build confidence...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-park-feature-helps-children-pedal-their-way-to-road-safety-successWe show bold climate leadership and empower our communities. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury’s rangatira, governance, people and institutions are recognised for their bold, future-focused climate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-leadership... devices. If the app is downloaded on your phone, it won’t work in the new year. Leonie Fechney, Team Leader Regional Water and Land, said that although the app had been helpful to many farmers, advances...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/attention-irrigating-farmers-cropx-bucket-test-app-being-withdrawnEach 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-progress-reportOur 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... in April 2021 to provide effective and transparent leadership on climate change and ensure a climate resilient future for the Canterbury region. “In 2019, Environment Canterbury was the first regional...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/members-climate-change-action-committee... a strategic lens to address projects at a catchment level, then step that out to a regional level.” Improving relationships for the environmentAshburton Zone Committee chair Bill Thomas said he believes...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/new-role-empowers-communities-in-the-ashburton-zoneThe Navigation Safety Bylaw in Canterbury complements national rules, providing enhanced water safety regulations. It covers specifics, including Personal Floatation Devices, and allows temporary
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/regulations