New inter-tidal habitat planned for Poole Harbour
The Environment Agency is working with the RSPB and Natural England to explore how to adapt approximately 150 hectares of the Moors at Arne in Dorset into a diverse wetland habitat.
New £4.5m flood alleviation scheme opens in Somerset today
Somerset’s newest flood alleviation scheme will be officially opened by the chair of the Environment Agency today.
Yorkshire Water & partners in new initiative to make Hull a world leader in flood resillience
Leading water management experts from across the globe are gathering in Hull today to kick off an ambitious project which could see the city transformed into a world leader in flood resilience.
Phase two plans of £50m Leeds flood defence to go on show
Proposals for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme are going on show this month to communities upstream of the city centre.
Northumbrian Water progresses sustainable flood initiative
Northumbrian Water is progressing with its plans for a sustainable flood scheme to invest nearly £900,000 in Northumberland as part of an innovative green initiative to help manage surface water and reduce flood risk naturally.
£6m scheme to reduce flood risk on Ribble estuary opens
A new scheme that will improve flood protection, boost wildlife habitats and create 160 hectares of new saltmarsh on the Ribble estuary has been opened today.
Welsh Assembly announces £2m+ flood funding for Porthcawl beach
Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths has announced more than two million pounds in new funding to help reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to homes and businesses at Porthcawl Town Beach.
Environment Agency appoints flood resilience engagement officers
The Environment Agency has appointed a new team of engagement officers to help communities be more resilient to flooding in the North East.
Environment Agency sets out options for £5m+ Guildford flood scheme
The Environment Agency has published a paper setting out the possible options for the proposed £5 million-plus Guildford flood alleviation scheme.
Hurricane Harvey: catastrophic flooding continues
The National Hurricane Centre is warning that ongoing catastrophic and life threatening flooding will continue across south eastern Texas and situation could continue to worsen - the worst of floods are expected on Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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