Picture this – 1,200 international rugby fields full of exotic weeds. We’ve been able to clear weeds from this much land along more than 20 rivers in Waitaha Canterbury, thanks to central government’s...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/braided-river-works-reduce-flood-risk-and-enhance-biodiversityWhen natural coastal processes, like storms or high tide events, pose a threat to human life, property or infrastructure they become a coastal hazard. Learn more about the different types of coastal
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/keeping-an-eye-out-for-coastal-hazardsTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaakaFertigation or effluent injection can help growers reduce synthetic nitrogen use on farm, minimising the risk of nutrient loss, but these systems should be carefully managed to avoid risks to water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/fertigation-and-effluent-injection... to maintaining and improving the water quality of our region’s rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes, estuaries and groundwater.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/environment-canterbury-focuses-on-outstanding-high-priority-consents.... The Ahuriri River has been one of the four river reaches in the BRIDGE Project. Find out more about the project and braided rivers. *Image: This Omarama farmer has fenced off a wetland to reduce run-off into the waterway and protect native species. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/omarama-to-host-briefing-on-new-farming-rules... to apply for a change of use, except for applications for a change of use to water-bottling. The second part would make constructing wetlands easier, where the proposed activity meets certain...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-council-meeting-of-the-year-prompts-robust-discussions... plans stormwater networks into drainage pits or wetlands sea wall or floodwall engineering natural hazards — liquefaction hazard delineation, tsunami modelling, landslide analysis Dataset download...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-elevation-mapping-gives-fresh-insights-into-parts-of-waitahaOur Council has packed a lot into 2024, and I have a feeling next year will be no different.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/thats-a-wrap-a-year-of-partnerships-plans-and-pivotingWe manage weed infestations to protect our communities from flooding, enhance the natural character of waterways and support native plants and animals. Healthy waterways are central to a healthy
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/herbicide-use-for-weed-control