...; From raw data to regional insights Working with other groups and leading the data and uploading processes means the tool will not only make data available to river care groups and researchers...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/decades-of-river-bird-data-comes-to-life-in-new-mapping-toolThe Navigation Safety Bylaw in Canterbury complements national rules, providing enhanced water safety regulations. It covers specifics, including Personal Floatation Devices, and allows temporary exemptions through Harbourmaster approval. Navigation Safety Bylaw...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/regulationsEach 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/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-progress-report.... The volunteer group has undertaken predator control in the region since 2017 as part of its conservation mahi of 20 years protecting and restoring the area’s special natural environment – and promoting awareness...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/automatic-traps-to-be-installed-above-lake-ohauInvasive weeds threaten native biodiversity, urban gardens, and agriculture productivity. Get involved—learn how to identify, dispose of them, and prevent their spread. Weeds are unwanted plants
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/working-with-the-community/busting-weeds-in-your-backyardOur investigation into the suspected discharge incident in the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho is continuing after several hundred dead fish were found on Thursday 2 March. Please see the following latest
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/suspected-discharge-incident-in-the-heathcote-riveropawahoOur Harbourmaster's Office is one of a range of bodies that plays a key role in managing on-water cruise ship activity in our region, particularly at Akaroa and Kaikōura.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping/cruise-shipsWhite campervans, colourful combis and lakeside tents – this is the scene of summer around the lakes of the Mackenzie and Waitaki districts in Canterbury. But is all this happening responsibly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-how-to-be-a-happy-camper-around-our-lakesEach 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/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024