Beavers to be re-released in first-ever UK flood reduction trial
Beavers are set to be released in the Forest of Dean in plans confirmed by the Environment Secretary and the Forestry Commission - scientists believe the beavers may be able to hold back enough water to help with flood alleviation for Lydbrook by quickly constructing natural dam structures and creating new habitat.
£19m Medway Flood Action Plan launched
The Medway Flood Partnership has launched the Medway Flood Action Plan, outlining how it will reduce the risk of flooding to 9,000 properties in communities along the River Medway in Kent.
£100m Boston Barrier flood defence gets Government go-ahead
The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier – which will better protect more than 14,000 properties from tidal flooding – has been given the green light by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Michael Gove, and HM Treasury.
Green infrastructure: restoring floodplains and wetlands offer value-for-money solution to river flooding
A new report says that investing in ‘green infrastructure’ like restoring floodplains or wetlands to bolster flood prevention not only generates more environmental and socio-economic benefits, but also lowers the amount of financial investment needed to defend against damaging floods.
Environment Agency consults on Medway Estuary flood defence strategy
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the proposed Medway Estuary flood defence strategy to protect areas of the north Kent coast over the next century.
Dutch-made tidal flood barrier gate arrives in Ipswich as part of £70m scheme
A 200 tonne tidal gate engineered and constructed in Holland has arrived in Suffolk, ready to be installed at Ipswich’s new flood barrier.
Environment Agency progresses Arne coastal change project
The Environment Agency, RSPB and Natural England are working together to adapt approximately 150 hectares of the Moors at Arne in Poole into a diverse wetland habitat.
£27 million Anchorsholme flood scheme opens in Blackpool
A £27 million scheme to reduce flood risk to 4,800 properties at Anchorsholme in Blackpool has been officially opened by the Chair of the Environment Agency Emma Howard Boyd.
Environment Agency publishes databank on natural flood management to reduce flood risk
The Environment Agency has published a significant amount of data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management in reducing flood risk.
Yorkshire Water launches pioneering plans for reducing flood risk
Yorkshire Water has launched an ambitious and innovative pilot to reduce flooding in Calderdale.
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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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