Scheme to create woodlands to reduce flood risk and improve water quality open for 2019 applications
Expert advice on creating woodlands that will reduce flood risk and improve water quality is once again being offered in Yorkshire and North East England as part of a pioneering project run by the Forestry Commission and the Environment Agency.
Thames Water and Network Rail work together to protect environment
An environmentally-friendly herbicide is keeping tracks and taps flowing up and down the country thanks to a partnership between water companies and Network Rail.
New study warns 40% of world's insect species could become extinct over next few decades
A new study is warning that insect biodiversity of is threatened worldwide and that 40% of world's insect species could become extinct over next few decades.
Environment Agency saves thousands of fish saved from salt water during tidal surge
Hundreds of thousands of fish have been saved thanks to the Environment Agency's speedy actions to close a barrier during a surge tide this week.
New catchment management app eases cover crop verification for farmers
Farmers who have committed to grow environmentally-friendly cover crops are now able to quickly verify their work while they are out on their land via a new smartphone app developed for efficient catchment management.
Report says forest restoration could save Rio de Janeiro $79 million in water treatment costs
Restoring more forests around Rio de Janeiro could save the city up to $79 million in water treatment costs, while dramatically reducing the amount of chemicals used to treat drinking water, a new study from the World Resources Institute has found.
Yorkshire Water partnership starts project to plant 1 million trees
December saw the planting of over 14,000 trees at Ogden Water marking the start of a partnership that will see one million trees planted on land owned by Yorkshire Water and leased by the Woodland Trust to help expand the White Rose Forest as part of the new Northern Forest project.
Defra consults on plans for developers to deliver ‘biodiversity net gain’ for new housing or commercial development
Defra has launched a new consultation on plans which would see developers required to deliver a ‘biodiversity net gain’ when building new housing or commercial development.
WWF warns nature on the brink and urgent action needed globally
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is warning that nature is on the brink as a direct result of human activities and the ever-increasing pressures people are putting on natural habitats.
Scottish river restoration project to reduce flood risk
An exciting new river restoration project designed to restore the Glazert Water to a more natural condition and minimise the likelihood of flooding in the River Kelvin Catchment downstream is one step closer.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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