More than a dozen vital flood protection structures in our waterways, such as weirs and culverts, now have improved fish passage. Thanks to central government co-funding, we have been able
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/ingenuity-enables-fish-travel-through-flood-protection-structuresTwo youth representatives have joined a key committee of the Canterbury Regional Council. The Regional Leadership, Climate and Community Resilience Committee has appointed Oscar Bloom and Alice
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/environment-canterbury-welcomes-youth-representatives-to-committee... contribution as a committee member. I joined the Zone Committee five years ago after I became involved with the Nitrogen Allocation Reference Group (NARG) Committee that was formed to address nutrient...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/new-lower-waitaki-chair-keen-to-continue-good-work... year, they’ve come in batches. The last batch of dung beetles is due to arrive in late May. The Barkers Creek Catchment Group Chair, Danette McKeown, said like most environmental mitigations, the dung...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tiny-titans-dung-beetles-take-on-big-job-in-south-canterburyFlooding and extreme weather events can cause extensive damage to farms and rural properties. This page gives practical guidance to support your response and recovery efforts to help you minimise
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/farm-flood-recovery-and-clean-upPhoto credit: Christchurch City Council The State of Emergency in Banks Peninsula has now been lifted. While the extreme weather may have passed, we know many people now face a significant clean-up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/cleaning-up-flood-damage-on-your-propertyOur partnership with Ngāi Tahu is built on mutual respect, shared values and a commitment to working together for the long-term wellbeing of Waitaha Canterbury. Through the Tuia programme and co...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/our-partnershipA guide to acronyms (and abbreviations), words and phrases used throughout the Environment Canterbury website. Look in the 'By Subject' tab to find groups of terms relevant to a specific topic. Some...
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