You’ll likely be aware that the Government is proposing major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), and intends to eventually replace it completely.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-deputy-chair-striking-the-right-balance-with-rma-reformMeet the current members of the Youth Rōpū, all people aged 14-24 who are enthusiastic about the environment, civics and empowering young people across Canterbury/Waitaha.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/youth-ropu/youth-ropu-membersIt's our responsibility to monitor compliance, educate resource users and enforce the requirements of the Resource Management Act 1991. Enforcing the rules set out in the regional plans and resource
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/complying-with-the-resource-management-act.... In the short term however, nothing changes for Canterbury farmers. The pause in FWFPs does not mean a pause in progress, nor does it mean that efforts to improve freshwater quality to date have been wasted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-3... drinking water tested for, please contact us or ask your contaminated land specialist. How can I prevent contamination in the future? Hazardous substances and hazardous wastes need to be carefully managed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/hazardous-land-use/effects-on-health... Council is responsible for the site, which was used as a municipal landfill from 1962 to 2004 and received waste from the local and surrounding settlements. In 2019, flooding of the Rangitata/Rakitata...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/peel-forest-landfill-remediation-receives-boost-from-new-government-fundAs a farmer, landowner, or forestry operator, you need to ensure the environmental effects of your activities are appropriately managed and notify us before you carry out certain activities.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/commercial-forestry... that when we care for our lakes, nature responds. By following Love Our Lakes principles — disposing of waste properly, keeping waterways clean, and respecting wildlife — we can ensure that places like...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/from-global-fame-to-local-success-puteketeke-colony-flourishesWe regularly monitor and assess freshwater quality across the Canterbury/Waitaha region. The Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan sets limits for river, lake, and groundwater quality
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-back/collecting-and-sharing-data-information-and-advice/water-quality-limits-in-canterbury