State-of-the-art tech used to monitor rare River Severn fish population
Monitoring work during the spring and summer of 2017 which used some of the latest technology, found that around 15,000 shad can make it above Upper Lode weir on the River Severn, near Tewkesbury before being halted by Diglis Weir in Worcester.
Environment Agency works with farmers to tackle agricultural pollution in Wessex
The Environment Agency has been working with more than 10 partners to reduce pollution from agriculture in rivers, lakes, ditches and groundwater in Somerset, Dorset, the Bristol Avon and Hampshire Avon catchments.
Nature-based solutions needed for sustainable urbanisation & tackling climate change
An EU-funded project is calling for a step-change in how nature-based solutions like green roofs and city lagoons are used for sustainable urbanisation and in tackling climate change.
South West Water appoints specialist to tackle invasive non native species
South West Water is the first water company in the UK to appoint a dedicated Invasive Non Native Species Ecologist.
Thames reservoir site transformed into Europe's largest urban wetlands nature reserve
A working reservoir site owned by Thames Water and described as “London’s best kept secret”, has been transformed into Europe’s largest urban wetlands nature reserve, just 15 minutes away from central London.
Anglian Water sets out plans for new wetland water treatment facility
Anglian Water is setting out its plans today for a new wetland treatment facility located next to its water recycling centre in Ingoldisthorpe.
NI Water completes 2nd Integrated Constructed Wetland wastewater treatment scheme
NI Water has completed an innovative new Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) for wastewater treatment at Castle Archdale, County Fermanagh.
Wessex Water ecologists find previously ‘extinct’ butterfly near water treatment works
A butterfly species that was thought to be extinct in the Bath and Bristol areas has been discovered on the grounds of Wessex Water’s Tucking Mill treatment works.
UK’s damaged peatlands win new support to tackle climate change
A national initiative to conserve the UK’s peatlands has won a five year extension in a bid to stem the threats of climate change and flooding and tackle critical water supply issues.
HR Wallingford and G-tec team up to provide underwater acoustic services
International consultancy UK-headquartered HR Wallingford and Belgian-based survey and monitoring firm G-tec have teamed up in a ground-breaking collaboration to deliver a one-stop solution for consultancy, monitoring and modelling of underwater sound.
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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