Waterbodies – springs, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, hāpua, and estuaries – are important ecological features in Waitaha Canterbury. Mapping where they can be found is crucial to protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the natural values the region holds. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/mapping-waitahacanterburys-waterbodiesSeven local progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $75,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year. We allocate funding annually
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-meltonEach 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/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-progress-report... lossdata (PDF file, 4.6MB) on wetlands in the region is from 2001 – 2015. Practical aspects of wetland identification, active management and restoration are being progressed with individual...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/ecosystem-health-and-biodiversityOur land management advisors (or Ilamas, as they are sometimes known!) provide free support and advice for Canterbury landowners looking to implement sustainable land management practices and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/meet-our-land-management-advisors.../upper Rangitata River) is one of the three sites in the Department of Conservation’s Arawai Kākāriki wetland restoration programme. Looking forward to 2025 CWMS partners will begin to implement...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/ecosystem-health-and-biodiversity-2021... trade-offs associated with freshwater management. Additionally, this work will model the costs of mitigation measures such as riparian planting, wetland restoration, and improved nutrient management...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/indicators-of-regional-and-national-economiesTo view upcoming events or find out how to organise an event in our regional parks, visit our events page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/notices... Water Limited, and Waimakariri Irrigation Limited. A number of wetland restoration projects across the region have been completed, or are underway, including a trial establishment of macrophyte...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/irrigated-land-area...Wetlands are crucial to our environment. They form a boundary between land and water, filter out sediment and nutrients, and support a greater concentration of wildlife than any other habitat...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/wetland-management