A sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. Coopers Creek Wetland is home to many kōwaro (mudfish), but invasive exotic...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/action-plan-funding-helps-protect-native-mudfish...Wetlands are special places with important environmental, cultural, social and economic values. Landowners and the community play a vital part in efforts to protect and enhance Canterbury’s remaining...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/how-can-i-protect-wetlandsRejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesSince European settlement in Waitaha Canterbury, 90 per cent of our freshwater and natural wetlands and half of our coastal wetlands have been lost through human impact. From the mid-19th century...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/canterbury-wetland-threatsCanterbury has a variety of saltwater and freshwater wetlands across the region, stretching from the coastal to alpine zones. While certain plants and wildlife are often found in wetlands according...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/canterbury-wetland-typesEstablishing aquatic habitats and augmenting stream flow in the Selwyn water zone.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-priorities/the-broadacres-target-stream-augmentation-projectA day at Saltwater Creek in Waimakiriri District was an opportunity for local businesses, schools, catchment groups, water zone committee members, and our staff to connect, plant, and explore this special wetland area. Enviroschool connects students to the creek...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/saltwater-creek-becomes-outdoor-classroom-for-planting-dayOur community projects and partnership programmes enhance community organisations’ capabilities, delivering environment-focused projects with mana whenua and the community through education
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/community-and-partnership-projectsEnvironment Canterbury’s biodiversity targeted rate programme has been established to partner with treaty partners and the community to protect and restore biodiversity across Christchurch and Banks...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/christchurch-biodiversity-targeted-rate-programme