... been caring for a local stream for several years, relying on volunteer working bees and donated plants. With contestable funding support, the group is able to fence off vulnerable areas, purchase eco...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/turn-local-ideas-into-environmental-action-funding-closing-soonTimaru District Council has applied to dam and take water for community supply from the Pareora River. Current status: The submission period has now closed. A hearing will be held to hear
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/timaru-district-council... to be funded (total of $104,633) for 2019/2020 are: North Opuha weed control, $7,500 Waihi River biodiversity corridor, $12,200 Prattley Road wetland protection, $27,800 Rockburn bat habitat fencing, $1,800...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/local-environmental-projects-boosted-with-105000-of-new-fundingThe Hinds Drains Working Party (HDWP) was formed by the Ashburton Zone Committee in 2014 to facilitate a water body by water body approach to developing management plans for the main water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/the-hinds-drains-working-party-hdwp... by the Bioeconomy Science Institute (Plant and Food Research Group) and supported by us, the trial sites are situated on three farms within a 25-minute radius of Omarama. The goal is understanding how...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tightening-the-nitrogen-loop-in-the-mackenzie-basinEach 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/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024..., and reduced visibility can have wide impacts. Every year, there are reports of problematic fires and concerns about health and safety. “Late February means the start of crop residue burning season is upon us...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/check-its-all-right-before-you-light-plan-ahead-for-stubble-burningPassionate about protecting Waitaha Canterbury from invasive pests? Apply to join a Biosecurity Advisory Group and help shape biosecurity priorities. Applications are open from 2 to 30 March 2026...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/apply-to-join-a-biosecurity-advisory-groupFereday Island Limited has applied to take and use water for electricity generation from Fereday Stream at or about 1031 North Rakaia Road, Southbridge. Current status: The hearing scheduled to commence on 31 October 2025 has been vacated and the decision will be made 'on the papers'....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/fereday-island-limited