Poor health scores for rivers mask biodiversity improvements, experts tell Defra
The system for assessing the health of England’s rivers states just 14% are in good ecological health but an independent report for Defra says this masks improvements in freshwater biodiversity – and has proposed an alternative monitoring standard.
New report warns vanishing wetlands put $39 trillion in global benefits on the line
A new report by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Global Wetland Outlook 2025: Valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands (GWO 2025), warns that without urgent action, one fifth of the world’s remaining wetlands could vanish by 2050.
South West Water celebrates World Bog Day after successful peatland restoration at Crowdy Marsh
South West Water celebrated World Bog Day yesterday after successful peatland restoration at Crowdy Marsh - where wildlife is now thriving.
United Utilities restores 3,000 hectares of peatland in AMP7 and targets another 1,500 in AMP8
United Utilities is bringing bogs back to life on its land and in the last five years has already improved over 3,000 hectares – or 4,200 football pitches – of peatland across the North West.
Government consults on extending ban on destructive bottom trawling in vulnerable areas of English seas
The government is proposing to extend the ban on destructive bottom trawling in vulnerable areas of English seas - the fishing method involves dragging large nets along the sea floor.
Scottish Water completes Afton Reservoir 500 hectares peatland project ahead of schedule
Scottish Water has completed its Afton Reservoir peatland project - the peatland project has seen over 500 hectares of peatland restored around the reservoir.
Environment Agency and Affinity Water funded project returns chalk stream to its natural course
The River Gade has returned to its natural course in Gadebridge Park, following an ambitious river restoration project delivered by the Environment Agency, in collaboration with Affinity Water, Dacorum Borough Council and contractors BAM Nuttall.
England’s peatlands mapped for first time – and around 80% are in dry and degraded states
England’s peatlands have been mapped for the first time showing the extent, depth and condition of our peatlands - the scientific first has been made possible by satellite imagery, AI and in-depth data analysis.
South West Water installs state-of-the-art eel screens at Lopwell Dam
South West Water is protecting one of nature’s most remarkable yet endangered creatures – the European eel – at Lopwell Dam on the River Tavy near Plymouth.
Work starts on Lustrum Beck project as part of £30 million Tees Tidelands Programme
Work has started on a project at Lustrum Beck in Stockton-on-Tees, which will improve 1.5km of river for fish, invertebrates and plants - the project is part of the £30 million Tees Tidelands Programme.
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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. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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