Anglian Water to invest £500k in new Norfolk wetland water treatment facility
A brand new wetland is to be created in Norfolk - funded by Anglian Water, the new one-hectare site will act as an innovative, natural treatment plant for over a million litres of water a day.
N Ireland Govt acted unlawfully by not stopping Lough Neagh dredging, says Court of Appeal
Friends of the Earth has welcomed yesterday’s Northern Ireland Court of Appeal decision that the Northern Ireland government acted unlawfully by not stopping the dredging at Lough Neagh, one of Europe’s most important wetlands.
European action can help ease pressure on threatened Arctic environment
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) published today looks at how the rest of Europe affects the Arctic environment and how changes in the region impact Europe in return.
Research highlights need for simple and consistent metrics to make business case for natural capital
New research from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership is highlighting the business need for simple and consistent natural capital metrics.
£3m UK-led EU project to focus on river flow management and ecosystems
Ensuring the economic, cultural and ecological value of rivers through more effective water flow management is the focus of a new research project led by the University of Leeds, which hosts one of the largest interdisciplinary centres for water research in any university in the world.
Built environment : keynote Landscape Institute conference to focus on landscape as infrastructure
This year’s keynote Landscape Institute conference will focus on landscape as infrastructure in the built environment and address how natural capital accounting will impact on the built environment professions.
EU-funded online platform for natural capital and ecosystem services set to go global
An online platform developed in the EU which is dedicated to natural capital, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions may soon be going global.
Investment in sustainable landscapes helps address water scarcity and maintain ecosystem services
Business participation and investment in sustainable landscapes can help to develop collaborative solutions to address issues like water scarcity, deforestation or ecosystem services, according to a new report released at the Forest and Landscape Investment Forum.
Changing Arctic Ocean research programme - timetable for second call for proposals
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC ) has announced the indicative timing of the Changing Arctic Ocean research programme's second, and final, call for proposals.
Natural capital: Thames Water continues region-wide survey to protect environment and natural habitats
Thames Water is nearly half way through a major long-term environmental survey of its grounds to protect the environment and natural habitats – the project started in April 2016 and is expected to finish in the summer of 2018.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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- Anglian Water invites suppliers to register interest in upcoming £60 million Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs Early Works Partner (EWP) procurement
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