New research study finds trees and woodlands provide over £400 million each year in fight against flooding
A new research study published today by Forest Research finds Great Britain’s trees and woodlands contribute over £400 million annually in terms of flood defence benefits.
Environment Agency partnership completes river reset project to eliminate 117 tonnes+ of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a river restoration partnership project which will eliminate more than 117 tonnes of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding.
Water UK warns Government proposals to tackle nutrient pollution will force water companies to rebuild concrete-intensive sewage treatment works
Water UK is warning that a new Government proposal to tackle nutrient pollution in rivers will have the unintended consequence of forcing water companies to rebuild sewage treatment works with solutions that must (without exception) use new concrete and steel – rather than creating woodlands, reed beds and wetlands that can be faster, more effective, and cheaper.
Cumbrian rivers restoration project awarded prestigious European Riverprize
The Cumbrian River Restoration partnerships programme to restore and improve rivers in the Lake District has beaten competition from across Europe to win the prestigious European Riverprize.
Climate change impacts - first ever UK guide to managing forests and woodland to mitigate flood risk published
A new United Kingdom-wide guide outlining how forests and woodlands can reduce the damaging effects and financial impact of flooding has been published today by the Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, Scottish Forestry and Northern Ireland Forest Service.
Ofwat tells wastewater CEOs to do more on draft Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans - likely “to require considerable work”
Ofwat has written to wastewater company chief executives saying that more work is needed on their draft Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs) submitted to the regulator in June, including further development of their proposals for reducing combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges.
Climate change and growing flood risk – upcoming event highlights need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration
An upcoming event to be held in London in November is set to highlight the need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration to tackle growing flood risk in the face of the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Thames21 launches new Five Year Plan with call for more collaborative action to get rivers ‘climate-ready’ for impacts of floods and droughts
Thames21 has launched its Five Year Plan (2023-2028) with a call for more collaborative action to get the River Thames and its tributaries ‘climate-ready’ to tackle the impacts of floods and droughts.
United Utilities funds new woodlands planting in Lancashire to improve water quality
Ribble Rivers Trust has been funded by United Utilities to create new woodlands at Sabden, Samlesbury, and the Forest of Bowland as part of the company’s innovative Catchment Systems Thinking (CaST) approach which promotes a holistic approach to managing the company’s catchment land.
United Utilities starts process for multi-billion pound AMP8/9 capital programme procurements
United Utilities has launched the procurement process for its forthcoming multi-billion pound AMP8 capital programme for 2025-30 with a call for pre-market engagement from the supply chain.