New aquagreen reduces flood risk for hundreds east of Hulll
Castlehill Aquagreen is a key part of the second phase of the £28 million pound Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme which when fully complete,...
Wave buoy data boosts flood forecasting and community resilience
As climate change continues to increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, experts say wave data is key to protecting Scotland’s coastal...
£12 million Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme completed
The Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme has been completed, ensuring 3,000 homes and businesses are better protected from tidal flooding.
With a £12m investment, the...
Long Preston Floodplain project celebrates conservation milestone
Nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland, lies the Long Preston floodplain, a unique wetland area – important for farming, rich in...
40 tonnes of bee-harming neonics a year flow through Asia’s longest river
More than 40 tonnes of bee-harming neonicotinoid insecticides, known as neonics, have been estimated to be flowing through Asia’s longest river every year, according...
CIWEM unveils ‘The Ripple Effect’ digital series to highlight the crucial role of water and environmental professionals in shaping a sustainable future
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has launched an ambitious digital campaign in collaboration with Content With Purpose (CWP) to showcase...
Rare “river jelly lichen” discovered in the River Sprint
Rock-hugging river jelly lichen (Lathagrium dichotomum) has been found thriving along the River Sprint in Cumbria, marking a significant boost for local water quality....
Beavers return to Northamptonshire for the first time in 400 years
Anglian Water's Get River Positive and the Wildlife Trust are working together to bring back nature’s engineers to Northants.
A family of beavers will be...
Chearsley Wetland – a thriving new habitat on River Thame
Chearsley Wetland recently marked its two-year anniversary, which has seen the site transformed into a shining example of how farming and wildlife can work...
Pioneering project uses nature to reduce flood risk in Weardale
The £2.1 million Weardale Natural Flood Management project has seen 25 features constructed in the stunning Upper Weardale landscape to reduce flood risk for...
10,000 properties in East Sussex better protected from flooding
The Environment Agency, in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council, has selected the preferred beach improvement options for the medium-term phase of the Pevensey Bay...
What do we need for better biodiversity monitoring in Europe?
A new publication authored by scientists from the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and IIASA with a large European consortium provides vital...
Three new wetlands created in Evenlode Valley
The Environment Agency has part funded the creation of three new wetlands in the Evenlode Valley, near Chipping Norton. The project, which was devised...
New scheme to improve habitat quality in Norfolk chalk stream
The River Glaven is a chalk stream, that flows through North Norfolk into the North Sea, and its surrounding floodplain habitat. Chalk streams are...
Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead
The much-anticipated Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme is one step closer to becoming a reality after Oxfordshire County Council recently resolved to grant planning permission.
This...
Pioneering Welsh seagrass nursery growing and sowing seeds to restore lost meadows
A new Welsh nursery is at the forefront of a mission to restore the UK’s lost seagrass meadows and equip organisations and communities with...
Critical peatland restoration works underway at Purbeck Heaths, Dorset
A new project has begun at Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve to restore 39 hectares of peatland.
Starting with recently completed works at Agglestone...
Water scarcity risk rises in East of Scotland despite unsettled weather
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is urging businesses to stay vigilant and ensure water supplies are managed sustainably as water scarcity Alerts are...
Severn Trent set to double biodiversity targets by transforming 11,000ha of land into stunning habitats
Severn Trent is set to more than double its biodiversity targets by helping to transform 11,000ha of land into vibrant and stunning natural habitat.
The...
Blue-green algae in Lake Windermere surpasses WHO safe guidelines for swimming
Campaigners have called on the new environment minister to take action after the levels of blue-green algae in Lake Windermere surpassed the World Health...
Environment Agency carries out flood safety exercise in Rugeley
The Environment Agency recently led a training exercise at Rugeley flood storage area in Staffordshire, to rehearse emergency plans in the event of a...
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