UU and RSPB in partnership for water-friendly farming
United Utilities has entered an innovative new land management partnership with the RSPB aimed at integrating hill farming with habitat restoration to create more space for nature and improve drinking water quality.
Climate change damage to oceans could cost $2 trillion per year
A new study coordinated by the Stockholm Environment Institute shows climate change alone could reduce the economic value of key ocean services by up to $2 trillion a year by 2100.
Only fifth of Northern Ireland rivers reach good WFD standard
Latest statistics show that only just over one fifth (22%) of rivers monitored under the Water Framework Directive were of at least a ‘good’ standard in 2010.
UK Environment Agency publishes Water Framework Directive 2011 update
The Environment Agency for England and Wales has published its latest 2011 progress update for the Water Framework Directive. Currently only 28% of surface water bodies and 27% of rivers are classified at good ecological status.
United Utilities establishes one of Lancashire's biggest sand martin colonies
A project which helped establish one of Lancashire's biggest sand martin colonies has helped United Utilities earn a reputation as one of the world's most socially responsible companies.
UK Government failing to deliver on water promises
The UK’s coalition Government is failing to deliver on its major promises on water, according to a new report compiled by 29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups.
Aerial survey to monitor algal blooms at Cumbrian lake
Scientists are taking to the skies to monitor algal blooms at a Cumbrian lake.
Environment Agency uses beetles to destroy alien plant
The Environment Agency is using a colony of tiny weevils to control the problematic Azolla water weed.
WWF want further action on Dogger Bank protected status
WWF has welcomed Defra’s announcement to designate the Dogger Bank as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EC Habitats Directive - but want the Government to take further action.
On the brink: Conservationists say UK rivers still suffering
Last week the Environment Agency released a list of the ten most improved rivers in England and Wales. Conservationists have criticised the report saying it presents a rosy view of river health and ignores the many waterways struggling with pollution, over abstraction and other threats.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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