You would have recently been hearing our appeal for feedback on our 10-year work plan and budget, known as the Long-Term Plan.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chairThe 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-prioritiesOur ecosystems are thriving in the face of climate change. Goal for 2050: By working in tandem with nature, climate risks are reduced and Waitaha/Canterbury’s environments and taonga species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-resilient-ecosystems...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration. The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee is a joint committee
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committeeAcross South Canterbury rivers, close to 50,000 willows have been planted in one of our biggest seasons of pole planting ever undertaken, thanks to operational funding/rates, partner contributions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/bumper-willow-planting-season-protects-from-floodingProtecting sources of community drinking water is of paramount importance. Hazards that affect source water can contaminate the entire drinking water supply and cause illness to those who consume
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/drinking-water-protection-zonesThe Ashburton Water Zone Committee and Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) support new research to establish a benchmark for regional water quality. University of Canterbury student
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/discovery-of-a-goldmine-of-historical-data-offers-new-insight-into-mid-canterburys-groundwater-qualityMeet the current members of the Youth Rōpū, all people aged 14-24 who are enthusiastic about the environment, civics and empowering young people across Canterbury/Waitaha.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/youth-ropu/youth-ropu-members... sectors. Has this goal been met? Met Partially met Not met Regional measures have not been established across sectors. A recent survey of large Canterbury irrigation schemes shows
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/energy-security-and-efficiency