National Trust warns over growing impacts of climate change and natural disasters on UK landscapes and wildlife
The National Trust is warning that landscapes and wildlife across the UK are increasingly suffering the impacts of extreme weather events and natural disasters.
Environment Agency floodplain habitat restoration helps rare/endangered species thrive
The Environment Agency has been working on floodplain habitat restoration to help rare/endangered species thrive - new life will be breathed into rare, lost floodplain habitats near Grantham in Lincolnshire.
Cambridgeshire Fen partnership project to save 325,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually
A partnership project on the Great Fen, which annually will save 325,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide being released, will be presented at COP26.
Scottish Water progresses Isle of Lewis peatland restoration projects
Scottish Water is working with communities on the Isle of Lewis to restore eroding, damaged peatlands and ensure they continue to act as vital carbon storage.
Anglian Water to showcase exemplar Fen-based climate adaptation initiative at COP26
Anglian Water has announced that in addition to its role as co-lead of the COP26 Resilience Hub’s Water theme, the pioneering climate adaptation initiative Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation will be showcased at a global hybrid event at COP26.
Wessex Water selects River Hooke as Flagship Chalk Stream for restoration by 2035
Wessex Water has chosen the River Hooke in Dorset to be its Flagship Chalk Stream for restoration by 2035, reporting to the national Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Chalk Streams Group.
Thames21 launches manifesto and calls on global river groups to unite ahead of COP26
River groups must work collaboratively across the globe and ‘twin up’ to put pressure on governments, businesses and society to take swift action on rivers to tackle the impacts of climate change on communities, environmental charity Thames21 has warned.
Thames Water and Affinity Water launch new chalk stream health metrics
Thames Water and Affinity Water have helped to launch an ambitious new initiative that aims to improve the health of local chalk streams, starting with those in the Chilterns.
Environment Agency completes £2.5m Dovecliff weir project to restore river health
The Environment Agency has completed a £2.5 million project to remove the Dovecliff weir at Egginton, South Derbyshire following a 24-month programme of works.
New strategy calls for chalk streams in England to be given enhanced environmental status
A new Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy published today is calling for chalk streams in England to be given enhanced environmental status.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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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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