... Council and Department of Conservation (DOC) to improve water quality, mahinga kai and biodiversity values, such as through wetland and riparian restoration. Two significant projects in the programme...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tuna-eel-stranding-at-te-waihoralake-ellesmereAt one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversityFrom bees to trees, recycling to restoration, this year’s Enviroschools celebration brought together creative and passionate young environmental leaders from across Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/enviroschools-celebration-2025-canterbury-students-lead-the-way-in-sustainability-and-action... their values and aspirations with the restoration of both whenua and awa. We visited the restoration team on-site to talk about this project’s significance to them. Targeted weed control lays the foundations for flood resilience...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/hurunui-regeneration-project-reconnects-mana-whenuaA native wetland planting project supported by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is flourishing five years down the track thanks to careful maintenance and predator control carried out
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/otematata-wetland-plants-thrive-five-years-onThe rules for activities in or around a wetland depend on the wetland type, the nature of the activity, and its intended purpose. Use this form to notify us at least 10 working days before you intend...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/wetland-management/apply-for-a-permitted-activity-in-a-wetlandIn the picturesque Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour area, two kura/primary schools have embarked on their annual sustainable community project. Whakaraupō is home to five Enviroschools comprised of three...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/whakaraupo-kura-unite-for-shared-sustainability-actionFind out how the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee will be supporting improvements to local water quality and biodiversity this year. A shadehouse to help students grow plants, bug bags
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/selwyn-waihoraEach 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/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024