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... to implement a plan. Committee chair Simon Cameron said the group has been discussing improving the waterway for some months and has also conducted a site visit to better understand
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/twizel-river-restoration-recommended
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Our ecosystems are thriving in the face of climate change. Goal for 2050: By working in tandem with nature, climate risks are reduced and Waitaha/Canterbury’s environments and taonga species are flourishing ki uta ki tai – from the mountains to the sea. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-resilient-ecosystems
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... protection, roading, rail, electricity supply, farms, and other assets. Some 130 kilometres to the south, the lower Waitaki River had its own challenges, including the looming threat of erosion. After...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/south-canterbury-river-works-strengthen-community-resilience
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You can start your build as soon as your building consent is granted. You must start building work within 12 months of the date the consent was issued; otherwise, it will lapse.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/starting-your-build
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... Rixecker said $60 million in ratepayer money had been invested over the last decade in a framework to improve water quality throughout Canterbury. Working hard to improve water quality “Limits...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-has-always-acknowledged-the-water-quality-problem
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For the second year in a row, members of our Youth Rōpū held a successful planting event in the Waimakariri River Regional Park to celebrate Conservation Week. A group of 30 people, including...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/celebrating-conservation-week-with-youth-led-planting-day
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Large or multiple fires can stretch Fire and Emergency volunteer resources - that’s when our very own fire team steps in. From Kainga to the front line
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/prepared-for-summer-our-fire-team-ready-to-respond
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.... This is achieved by working collaboratively with others, by being efficient with the available resources, and by leading by example on our own land.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/yearly-summary-of-our-biodiversity-work
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... means for our region. The Mayoral Forum has oversight of a Canterbury Climate Change Working Group (CCCWG) which brings together all 10 territorial authorities, us and Ngāi Tahu as a region-wide...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-change
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Community concern about water quality and flooding issues initiated an investigation into the Carters Creek catchment. Carters Creek is a small stream that originates at springs near the Ashburton
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/carters-creek
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