UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology monthly hydrological outlook highlights very low levels of rainfall across Britain
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has just published its monthly Hydrological Outlook at hydoutuk.net.
The UKCEH reports that rainfall across much of...
Volunteers dig in to create native woodland at Roscobie Reservoir
Volunteers from across Fife have come together at Roscobie Reservoir to help create over a hectare of new native woodland on the Scottish Water...
New pilot study detects crucial pollution marker in UK rivers
A pilot study has succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of identifying...
Manx Wildlife Trust to restore largest area of rainforest to date on Isle of Man
Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) has announced a new project to restore a rainforest at Glen Auldyn on the Isle of Man, thanks to The...
Scottish Water woodland creation programme on track to hit half a million trees milestone
Scottish Water is on track to hit a major milestone of 500,000 trees planted through its woodland creation programme by the end of this...
Restored saltmarsh habitat will help enhance coastal ecosystem and reduce flood risk
Work to restore the saltmarsh habitat along the Severn Estuary near the Rhymney Great Wharf in south Wales, has been completed.
The work carried out...
The country is not prepared for climate impacts, say advisors
In its 2025 report to Parliament, the Climate Change Committee has said there is now unequivocal evidence that climate change is making extreme weather...
Water company leads novel approach to improve river water quality
Organisations from across the South Tyne area have been brought together by 22 projects to improve the local environment and river health in local...
WSP Binnies joint venture appointed to Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework
WSP, a multidisciplinary professional services consultancy, and Binnies, a whole lifecycle water and environmental services provider, have announced their appointment to the Environment Agency's...
River restoration benefits catchment and the environment
Work to restore a river in the upper Conwy catchment is helping reduce flood risk downstream and boosting nature.
As part of Prosiect Uwch Conwy,...
The Rivers Trust calls for a radical change in approach to water monitoring
The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic...
Vodafone and River Severn Partnership trial ‘network-as-a-sensor proposition’ to improve rain forecasting
Vodafone is joining forces with River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) and Wireless DNA to use its mobile network to provide more...
Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire
The Environment Agency is continuing to carry out improvement works to Lydney Harbour to give the historic site a sustainable and prosperous future.
Most recently,...
Biodiversity in England’s rivers improved as metal pollution reduced
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of...
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir urges the public to become citizen scientists at local water sources in the ‘Great UK Water Blitz’
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has urged the public to become citizen scientists at local water...
Risen from the Ashes: 25 years of conservation success at Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve
This year is a special milestone anniversary for the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve - marking 25 years since it was first established -...
Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country
Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding, the Government and...
Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection
Work is underway to bolster natural flood defences along the west coast of Norfolk as part of their yearly renewal.
Beach recycling will see an...
New study reveals carbon-rich peatlands are dangerously under-protected
A new study has revealed that peatlands are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial...
IEMA and the Carbon Accounting Alliance call on Carbon Accountants to adopt professional standards
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is developing the specialist register in partnership with the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA), to provide a...
Businesses should be required to report on their nature risks, says new report
A new report by think tank Green Alliance calls for the government to set a timeline for mandatory reporting by companies to motivate them...
New water quality data sheds light on health of rivers in Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published new data on phosphorus levels in Welsh Special Area of Conservation (SAC) rivers. The data shows small improvements,...
Aardman film spotlights groundwater flooding in new national initiative
Aardman, the multi-award-winning studio behind the beloved Wallace & Gromit franchise, has partnered with a national initiative to highlight the devastating impact of groundwater...
SEPA launches new surface water and small watercourses flood maps
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has unveiled new surface water flood maps, which for the first time include small watercourses. This new level...
Floating reedbed launched in Wanstead Park to help improve water quality
A floating reedbed has been launched on Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park, on the East London-side of Epping Forest, to create additional habitat for...
River Yare receives £282,000 for creation of floodplain wetlands
A £282,000 project is set to create a healthier, more dynamic and resilient river and floodplain habitat along the River Yare in Norfolk.
The...
IDTechEx explores sustainability trends
IDTechEx, a research and tech analysis company is exploring sustainability trends and regulations for PFAS chemicals.
PFAS are a family of synthetic compounds, comprising thousands...
Government to allow reintroduction of beavers into the wild after centuries of absence in a huge boost for nature conservation
Nature’s original master builder – the Eurasian beaver – is set to return to England's waterways after centuries of absence, following a government decision...
Thomson Environmental Consultants appointed to Environment Agency EcoSF4 Framework
Thomson Environmental Consultants, experts in environmental compliance, have been appointed to the Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework (EcoSF4) as an approved contractor to carry...
Signs placed next to rivers to help people report pollution
Signs to tell people how to report suspected river pollution have been placed across parts of Wales.
The number of pollution incidents reported to Natural...
Major diesel spill in London’s River Wandle branded “environmental disaster”
Liberal Democrat MP, Bobby Dean, has warned of an “environmental disaster” after around 4,000 litres of diesel leaked into the River Wandle from a...
University of Birmingham and WMCA join forces to combat multi-billion-pound impact of climate change in West Midlands
University of Birmingham experts are working with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to significantly enhance the West Midlands region’s capacity to adapt to the...
Nature can play major role in improving resilience to flooding and coastal erosion, updated research from Environment Agency underlines
The Environment Agency has published a new Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory, updating the internationally recognised product first released in 2017.
Informed by significant...
NRW changes waste sheep dip disposal methods for cleaner rivers
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is implementing changes to waste sheep dip disposal permits in an effort to safeguard Welsh rivers.
While sheep dipping is important...
Every wetland counts on World Wetlands Day
Northern Ireland Water has marked World Wetlands Day this year by helping to increase understanding of these critically important systems.
World Wetlands Day is celebrated...
Wetland restored and 55km of river opened at Billingham Beck
Work on a project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and introduce natural flood management measures at Billingham Beck...
Work to reduce metal mine pollution complete in Upper Teesdale
The latest phase of an innovative £900,000 project to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is complete.
The creation of over three hectares...
Shifting Shoreham shingle to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk
Bulldozers are back on the beaches again to carry out vital shingle replenishment work throughout January between Shoreham and Lancing. This work will help...
Turning the tide on saltmarsh loss in the River Dart
The work to repair and revive rare intertidal habitat is being done by several organisations including the Environment Agency, Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC), Dart...
Work progressing on Scottish Water’s largest peatland restoration project to date
Scottish Water is restoring over 500 hectares of peatland in East Ayrshire as part of its bid to protect water quality and cut carbon...
NRW publishes interim State of Natural Resources Report
Urgent and collective action is needed now if Wales is to redress the balance between the degradation and protection of its natural resources given...
Quharity Burn returned to natural state to boost biodiversity and local flood resilience
A 500-metre stretch of the Quharity Burn has been restored to return the river to its historical course using nature-based solutions implemented on the...
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