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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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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