New DNA based method set to revolutionise monitoring fish in lakes
A new DNA method that could revolutionise the way fish are monitored in lakes has been shown to detect 14 of 16 key fish species known to be present in Lake Windermere, compared to just four species found by conventional surveys.
Severn Trent Water reopens environmental scheme for farmers
Severn Trent Water is reopening its environmental scheme for farmers in the Midlands, offering them another opportunity to apply for a grant to help them to protect local watercourses from pollution.
£20m funding for major project to reopen River Severn for fish and wildlife
A major new wildlife project to reopen the River Severn has secured almost £20 million of funding – £10.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £6 million from the European Union LIFE programme.
UK set to double Overseas Territories protected oceans to 4m square kilometres
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has announced plans to create a ‘Blue Belt’ of marine protection around the United Kingdom and around its Overseas Territories.
Northumbrian Water: restoration of north east grasslands can boost habitats
Northumbrian Water is championing the cause of lowland meadows, a once common colourful feature of the countryside now in serious decline.
First ever organisation-wide Natural Capital Account published
Forest Enterprise England, the land management agency of the Forestry Commission, has published the first organisation-wide Natural Capital Account that begins to quantify the full value of the services provided by the natural assets on its entire 254,000 hectare landholding.
New Foresight project launched on the future of the sea
The Government Office for Science has launched a new Foresight project which will look at the important future trends, challenges and opportunities for the UK from the sea.
Environment Agency publishes report on catchment projects in 2015-16
The Environment Agency has published a new report setting out details of projects funded under the Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) in 2015 to 2016.
Cambridge and South Staffs Water launch community biodiversity fund
South Staffs Water and sister company Cambridge Water have launched a new fund to actively encourage and enhance biodiversity in the local environment.
Dutch innovation to protect groundwater resources from sea-level rise
Dutch research institute Deltares has designed a unique seepage system to preserve fresh groundwater resources from sea level rise.
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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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