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...
Government can rescue dirty rivers without breaking the bank, Labour Conference told
An expert panel convened this week at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to debate the use of nature-based solutions to clean up Britain’s...
£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...
Iknaia teams up with OSIL and UniFAI for real-time bathing water monitoring project
Iknaia has announced a revolutionary collaboration with Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) and UnifAI Technology to deliver real-time monitoring of bathing water conditions at...
New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences
A new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather has convened for the...
A new report by Environmental Standards Scotland finds action needs to be taken to improve Scotland’s storm overflows
A new report published by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has founds that action needs to be taken to improve monitoring, regulatory guidance and the...
Stantec appoints director of coastal management for UK&I
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, has appointed John Hornig as its new director of coastal management for the...
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...
Saab UK innovates deep-sea exploration mitigating risk to divers and the environment
Less than two years ago, two Saab remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) descended over 3,000 meters into the frigid Antarctic waters in search of Sir...
Secretary of State welcomes Ofwat’s actions following sewage investigation, but some raise concerns about effectiveness of fines
Secretary of State, Steve Reed, has welcomed Ofwat's proposal to fine Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water a total of £168m for failing to manage...
SEPA confirms naturally occurring seaweed not sewage present on Scottish beach
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has identified the presence of seaweed on Havoc beach near Dumbarton following reports of a suspected sewage incident.
Staff...
What will the new Labour Government’s plans mean for the water industry?
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK election. “We did it!” he said in his victory speech. “Change begins...
Mott MacDonald to support the Environment Agency make informed investment decisions
Mott MacDonald has been selected to support the Environment Agency on its Mapping & Modelling Framework, for a period of up to four years....
Rutland Water wins the triple! Reservoir achieves the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award alongside its existing Green Flag
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024, and among them for...
£7m beach management reduces flood risk in Lincolnshire
Around 400,000 cubic metres of sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point. The work began in May and will...
Harmless pollen deposits identified on coastlines around Scotland
The mystery of a paint-like substance spotted by members of the public on coastlines around Scotland has been solved by scientists from the Scottish...
Better flood protection planned for Isle of Wight
The Environment Agency, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, has committed to better protect more than 300 properties and businesses from coastal...
Over 200 charities and community projects receive support from South West Water
Over 200 charities and community initiatives across Devon and Cornwall have received support from South West Water’s Neighbourhood Fund to provide amazing services to...
Sewer work helps seal the deal for Dorset coast protection
A new phase of the mission to protect the environment on and around Dorset’s iconic Chesil Beach is under way in West Bexington.
More than...
Vital new wetland habitat protected with announcement of a new King’s National Nature Reserve
A Devon nature reserve is due to be significantly expanded in part thanks to a unique piece of coastal engineering, which has seen 50...
Measuring wave impact pressure in coastal regions
For several years now, global climate change has been leading to an increase in severe storms in coastal regions. These storms are affecting the...
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