... on immediate voluntary actions they can take this summer to further reduce the risk of nutrient loss to waterways.” Other members of the joint working group have also been undertaking initiatives...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/take-care-near-monitoring-gear-at-lakes-clearwater-camp-emma-and-heron-this-summerWaitaha Canterbury is home to a rich diversity of freshwater and coastal ecosystems, supporting a wide range of indigenous plants, invertebrates, fish, river-nesting birds, and marine species.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/freshwater-biodiversity-habitat-projectsChristchurch City Council (CCC) has applied for various resource consents to establish and operate a wastewater treatment scheme and associated discharges to land as part of the Akaroa Treated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/christchurch-city-council-akaroa-wastewater-treatment-schemeCanterbury boasts over 60 per cent of Aotearoa/New Zealand's rare braided river systems, nurturing diverse ecosystems under threat from various factors. Find out how our projects improve habitats
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/braided-river-projectsCouncillors have reaffirmed their support for mana whenua representatives at the decision-making table, voting to retain the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act. The depth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-backs-its-local-ngai-tahu-representation-act... boating gear for aquatic pests. The Love Our Lakes campaign was established by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee, which recently came to an end as part of a transition to a new Leadership Group...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/love-our-lakes-protecting-mackenzie-and-waitaki-waterways-as-visitor-numbers-set-to-climbImage: Strathconan Stream Catchment Group members Michael Bennett, Hugh Thomson, and Peter Johnson. Local farmers have worked together on a project to get native plants thriving along Strathconan...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-lease-of-life-for-fairlie-streamSimplify your application process for building consents and dam safety certifications with the right forms and guidance.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/useful-forms-and-websites... help a group of their students find out more about the issues affecting their local river, the Ashley/Rakahuri. “Students were particularly interested in why parts of the awa had become unsuitable...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/a-new-generation-of-scientists-monitor-the-ashley-rakahuri-rivDid you know the stormwater drains you see on the side of the road lead directly into our rivers, streams and the ocean? Many people assume that whatever travels down these drains gets treated...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/dont-let-our-waterways-go-down-the-drain