Environment Agency introduce new rules to protect River Camel salmon
The Environment Agency has announced that new rules to protect salmon and other fish in the River Camel catchment in Cornwall have come into force - salmon caught in the River Camel catchment must be returned to the water with the least possible injury.
Northumbrian Water celebrates 20th anniversary of reintroduction of Red Kites to the North East
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the reintroduction of Red Kites to the North East, a project, Northumbrian Water is proud to have been part of.
Environment Agency publishes new partnership river action plan for River Ching
The Environment Agency has published a new partnership river action plan for the River Ching, an urban watercourse that flows from Essex to north London.
Yorkshire Water set to create new 25-hectare woodland outside Cottingham, Hull
Yorkshire Water is planting over 38,000 native trees to create a new woodland on its land outside Cottingham, near Hull. The new 25-hectare woodland will see 38,325 native trees planted in collaboration with the Woodland Trust.
South East Water completes river restoration project in significant milestone for river health in Berkshire
In partnership with South East Rivers Trust, South East Water has announced the successful completion of a river restoration project on the Maidenhead Ditch in Berkshire.
Environment Agency - £12 million flagship Colwick fish pass project officially opened
The Environment Agency’s £12 million flagship project, the country’s largest fish pass in the Colwick Country Park, has been officially opened in Nottinghamshire.
Yorkshire Water - Biohub farm flourishes with new wetlands demonstrating sustainable food production
The pioneering Biohub research and development demonstrator farm in Yorkshire is undergoing a further transformation with the creation of seven new wetlands funded by Farming in Protected Landscapes through Nidderdale National Landscape.
Government appoints Ruth Davis as first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature. This landmark announcement was made yesterday as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 meeting in Colombia marked its first formal day.
Natural England’s State of Natural Capital Report warns action needed now to restore and protect nature
Natural England has published a major new report warning that urgent action is needed now to restore nature and place it at the heart of decision making processes.
WWF report warns world nearing "dangerous, irrerversible tipping points" driven by nature loss and climate change
WWF is warning that the world is nearing dangerous, irrerversible tipping points driven by nature loss and climate change, with a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations in just 50 years (1970-2020).
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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