... is a five-year restoration project aimed at restoring the lower-mid catchment of Te Waikēkēwai/Waikēkēwai Stream. It includes the construction of a new wetland on whānau land adjacent to Ngāti Moki Marae...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-golden-age-for-environmental-work-in-waikekewai-streamResidents remember fishing at Waitaha/Canterbury’s largest lagoon with water so clear you could see aquatic plants swaying and schools of trout swimming.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/mission-to-restore-aotearoas-largest-wetland-brings-hope... 2020 goals. View information on: Braided river character Ecosystems, habitats and species in braided river environments and associated riparian wetlands, springs and lagoons Braided river
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/natural-character-of-braided-rivers-2021Our ecosystems are thriving in the face of climate change. Goal for 2050: By working in tandem with nature, climate risks are reduced and Waitaha/Canterbury’s environments and taonga species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-resilient-ecosystemsA significant milestone has been reached with the adoption of the Our Waitarakao strategy, marking the transition from planning to action. The aim is to restore the mauri (life force
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/our-waitarakao-strategy-adoption-accelerates-actionScamander wetland is on the edge of Lake Coleridge and is known for its scenery, recreation and cultural importance. We're cracking down on invasive crack willow before they impact the health...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/saving-scamander-a-wetland-protection-projectThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) Action Plan Fund supports community action that improves water quality, restores habitats, and strengthens kaitiakitanga. It enables local projects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/cwms-action-plan-fund-formerly-administered-by-the-water-zone-committeesEach 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/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-progress-reportsTwo summer interns have helped strengthen long‑standing partnerships and advance key biodiversity projects at Kaitorete and Muriwai o Whata this summer, contributing fresh energy and practical support...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/internships-strengthen-partnership-for-kaitorete-and-muriwai-o-whata-restoration.... There are distinct clusters in the records for kōwaro habitat. These hotspots relate to where large inland and coastal wetlands were before European land development. If you live in one of these areas, you could...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversity/canterbury-mudfish