A Timaru wetland restoration workshop has sparked new enthusiasm for protecting Waitaha Canterbury’s waterways, improving water quality, and restoring native habitats.

Over two days, farmers, ecologists, and land managers came together to learn practical ways to bring wetlands back to life — and make them work for both the environment and local communities.

Hosted by the Wai Connection in partnership with us and the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, the event focused on real world solutions for improving water quality and biodiversity through wetland restoration.