"We also recognise that environment issues are inter-dependant and we fully support the Government’s call to turn awareness into actions that will have the greatest impact.” For @ECan full response to the Environment Aotearoa Report see bit.ly/2V5RMuH#OurNzEnvironment
A new project to trial the use of fertigation could be the answer to reducing nitrogen leaching on farms. Read more here bit.ly/2VJRXZZ
@IrrigationNZ @BallanceNZ
🙄 "Get those lifejackets on!" - @ECan's Gary Manch getting started on 'No Excuses' this morning in Kaikoura. We'll be heading out soon with the @nzpolice to check boaties' lifejackets and speed.
😎 We're on patrol off Kaikoura with our mates from @ECan the @nzpolice checking boaties’ lifejacket wearing and safe speed for the 'No Excuses' campaign. We might see you out there! maritimenz.govt.nz/public/ne…
"No one, and especially not Environment Canterbury, wants higher nitrates in Christchurch drinking water. Despite the @PressNewsroom headline, there is no approval from Environment Canterbury for that to occur”. @ECan chair Steve Lowndes ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/ne…
As we approach summer, an El Niño weather pattern is predicted. For Canterbury this often leads to frequent nor’westerlies, meaning hot and dry on the plains and wet in the mountains. Dr Tim Davie explains what's potentially ahead. See bit.ly/2SoStdJ
The Ashburton Water Zone Committee will receive an updated on the Managed Aquifer Recharge project at its meeting on November 27. For full agenda see bit.ly/2DWuFL4
The Omarama Water Users Group are one of two applicants considered for biodiversity funding at the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee meeting this Friday. To find out more see bit.ly/2PFxuXn
The results of a 2017 groundwater quality survey of Southern Christchurch will be presented at the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee meeting this Wednesday. For more information see bit.ly/2BenICr