Biodiversity funding

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Home / Our natural environment / Biodiversity funding

We have over a million dollars available annually for protection and restoration of biodiversity on private and public land.

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Immediate Steps flagship projects

We support three biodiversity flagship projects – Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere enhancement project; enhancement of the upper catchments of the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers; and the Wainono Lagoon project.

Looking for community support?

Information for community organisations seeking support from Environment Canterbury can be found on our Community support page.

Find out more about the biodiversity in your zone
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Find out how the Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Trust can assist with restoring native vegetation and ecosystems

Our natural environment

Immediate Steps Success

Mt Somers farmers' passion for protection

Mt Somers farmers were granted around $17,000 from Ashburton Water Zone Committee's Immediate Steps fund towards protecting the land from degradation and enhancing it for future generations.

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