Here you can find information on our current river maintenance works we are undertaking across the region through targeted rates from river rating districts. This includes operational tasks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/current-worksWe're working with several partners on a wide range of initiatives within the Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone. We've provided a snapshot of some key projects below. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/action-in-the-zoneResidents remember fishing at Waitaha/Canterbury’s largest lagoon with water so clear you could see aquatic plants swaying and schools of trout swimming.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/mission-to-restore-aotearoas-largest-wetland-brings-hope... safety notice issued in October last year, which determined the way some bus models are fitted with bike racks can partially obscure headlights.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/bike-racks-are-back-for-canterbury-buses-with-no-restrictionsWe are asking everyone in Canterbury to do their bit to make our waterways cleaner, healthier, and safer. You wouldn’t pour soapy suds, paint or petrol in the river, right? What about tipping in some...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/protect-our-waterwaysThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project, a flagship initiative of the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group, has been awarded the prestigious Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-wins-top-honour-for-conservation-excellence... solution, they keep working for us and we can then focus our attention and funds on other things, like riparian planting and fencing off waterways.” Community group bringing catchment-wide benefits The dung...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/dung-beetles-improve-water-and-soil-quality-in-barkers-creek-areaMe mahi tahi tātou Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We work with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and the wider community to manage the use
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/together-weTe Waihora/Lake Ellesmere was reopened to the sea on Sunday (15 June), following a week-long earthworks operation that saw a dedicated team working to ready the site. After a successful opening...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/te-waihoralake-ellesmere-opened-to-sea... vehicles and equipment. All health and safety requirements will be met when working on a farm property. Useful contactsIf you are interested in participating in the irrigation efficiency programme...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/irrigation-efficiency-programme