The enhancement of ecosystem health, indigenous biodiversity and recreation is at the heart of action on the ground in the Christchurch West Melton water zone. You can find a summary of some of our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesEach 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/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Header image: Ashburton River North Branch at SH72, near Alford Forest The Ashburton Forks Catchment Group (AFCG) have been busy making large strides in the Ashburton Forks, Staveley, and Alford...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-farmers-champion-pest-control-solutionsWe've agreed on several areas of priority for the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone. Read about some of our current projects on this page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesWhile the impacts of low waterways are being felt across the region, some rural properties can still irrigate while restrictions are in place. We receive a large number of enquiries from the public
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/understanding-irrigation-restrictions-when-its-dryA significant component of our biodiversity programme is on-the-ground projects in partnership with willing landowners, agencies, non-government organisations, rūnanga and others on private
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/biodiversity-project-effectiveness-programmeWant to know where's good to swim this summer? At the start of each season, we share long-term water quality grades for our region's popular rivers, lakes, and beaches. These grades are based on water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hello-summer-check-the-water-quality-grades-for-popular-sitesA sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. Coopers Creek Wetland is home to many kōwaro (mudfish), but invasive exotic
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/action-plan-funding-helps-protect-native-mudfishMost of Waitaha/Canterbury’s towns are on flat land, but landslides in our hills and mountains pose a risk to many people, properties and infrastructure, particularly roads. Landslides can range from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/landslides