£5.59m investment in 2020/21 by Environment Agency and partners brings to improve environment across Yorkshire
The Environment Agency has worked together with partners to invest £5.59m in environmental improvements across Yorkshire in 2020/21.
Yorkshire Water partners with Freshwater Biological Association to breed rare pearl mussels
Yorkshire Water is working with the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) and the North York Moors National Park Authority to help release young freshwater pearl mussels to the river Esk, in order to help to further enhance biodiversity and improve the overall health of the river.
Additional £17m funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
The Government has announced an additional £17 million funding for farmers to access additional support to take action to reduce water and air pollution from their land.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust calls for creation of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in UK
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has launched a major new campaign calling for the creation of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in the UK to help combat the climate, nature and wellbeing crisis.
Nature for Climate Peatland £50m Grant Scheme: Discovery Grants open to fund development of restoration projects
Natural England has launched the first round of Discovery Grants, as part of the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme, to help support the development of new projects which seek to restore peatland systems to a natural and healthy state across the country.
£10m fund to kickstart projects to drive private investment in nature and tackling climate change
Organisations across England have been awarded up to £100,000 each, as part of the £10 million Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund to drive private investment in nature and tackle climate change.
RSPB and United Utilities sign up to “shared vision” in North West and formalise working relationship
The RSPB and United Utilities have signed up to a shared vision for the North West of England - a remote hill farm at Haweswater in the Lake District marked the agreement between the conservation charity and the water company.
Defra publishes proposals to create and improve protected landscapes across England
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Natural England have published proposals to boost nature recovery and create and improve protected landscapes across England.
Environment Agency acts to return 3bn litres of water to environment via stricter abstraction limits to protect Norfolk habitats
The Environment Agency has announced changes to water abstraction licences held by 20 businesses in the Ant Valley on the Norfolk Broads which will see plants, fish, birds and other animals benefit from up to three billion litres of water being returned to the environment.
United Utilities sustainability chief highlights role water plays in nature recovery and climate change
Chris Matthews, Head of Sustainability at United Utilities and vice chair of Greater Manchester Natural Capital Group, has highlighted the important role that water plays in nature recovery and climate change.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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