First of its kind £1.5m nature restoration project to reduce flood risk in Lancashire gets underway
The Wyre Natural Flood Management project (Wyre NFM) is set to invest £1.5 millon to reduce flood risk to communities in Lancashire.
Progress in joint Natural England and Environment Agency River Lugg prosecution
A joint prosecution by Natural England and the Environment Agency for damages to the River Lugg has progressed following guilty pleas by the defendant.
Somerset wetlands becomes England’s biggest super national nature reserve
England’s second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves.
South American weevils released as biocontrol to protect UK waterways against invasive non-native plant
In a world-first, South American weevils have been released in England to fight against the invasive non-native species floating pennywort, as part of Invasive Species Week.
Severn Trent and Anglian Water offer farmers funding options to protect rivers and the environment
As part of their Get River Positive commitments to protect rivers and the environment, water companies Severn Trent and Anglian Water have launched a new support package to encourage regenerative farming practices.
Dredging work that harmed water voles costs Norfolk company £68,000 in Court
A Norfolk company has been fined after it was found to have harmed the habitat of water voles, a protected species.
New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced to strengthen UK biosecurity
From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers.
Environment Agency and Wild Trout Trust partnership extended until 2025
The Environment Agency has extended its partnership with the Wild Trout Trust until 2025 to provide advice and carry out practical work with angling clubs, landowners and other partners.
Stretch of River Thames in Oxford becomes UK's second official river bathing location
A stretch of the River Thames at Port Meadow, Oxford, has been designated as an official river bathing location – becoming the UK’s second river bathing site after a nearly two-year long local battle against sewage pollution.
Severn Trent continues Tiny Forests planting programme
Severn Trent is continuing work on its Tiny Forests planting programme across the West Midlands region in celebration of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - the utility is now close to achieving its goal of planting 72 Tiny Forests.
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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
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