Water conservation and restoration

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UC's potable water is sourced from aquifers underneath the city which are fed by water from the Southern Alps. Learn more about how we're restoring and conserving water below.

Restoring our waterways

Learn about the three waterways flowing through University of Canterbury's Ilam campus – the Ōtākaro/Avon, Waiutuutu/Okeover and Kā Waimaero/Ilam streams.

Conserving water on campus

Learn about where our water comes from, how it is being used, and how you can help conserve it.

The Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management is a teaching and research centre based at both University of Canterbury and Lincoln University. Learn more here.