A recent court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country.
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Sign up for the latest newsEd Heenan talks about his first practical insight into the world of surface water science.
Farmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Omarama.
Kaikōura Hurunui-Waiau zone lead Marco Cataloni discuses soil conservation and pest plants.
A local piggery has been convicted of causing potential contamination to groundwater through its effluent discharges to land.
Landowners in the Blythe Valley come together to form the Blythe Valley Community Catchment Group to fight threats to soil and vegetation in their backyard.
The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee is supporting several projects to help improve local water quality and biodiversity this year.
If you are working on your home, avoid maintenance that can release asbestos fibres or lead flakes into the air, contaminating soil and waterways.
Read about how we protect the region's rivers and biodiversity from weed infestation.
A concerning amount of nurdles and other microplastics are ending up in our waterways.
Read Marco Cataloni's latest column about weed control in biodiversity-rich areas and improving water quality in the Middle Creek/Te Wai-o-pātiki catchment.
Join Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua , the Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust, and Environment Canterbury for a kōrero about rock art and mahika kai.