Each 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/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024A well water testing day in Temuka and Fairlie showed that many South Cantabrians are making an effort to check their private water supply is safe to drink. On Monday 16 May more than 86 private well
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/well-owners-take-advantage-of-free-testingWinding its way from mountains to sea, through farmland and urban areas, the Ashburton River/Hakatere is at the heart of the Ashburton region. Now a new minimum flow condition on the river's
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-minimum-flow-will-improve-mauri-of-hakatere-ashburton-riverWaitaha Canterbury's waterways are home to several taonga species of native fish, as well as recreationally and economically important trout and salmon species. Making sure they remain in waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/fish-screeningPhoto credit of the pest plant broom: Trevor James
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/the-lowdown-on-pest-plants-and-effluent-rulesIt looks festive when its red berries are in season but cotoneaster is an invasive pest that spreads easily and crowds out native species. That’s why a joint project, allocated funding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/cotoneaster-the-plant-you-dont-want-for-christmas