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Thomson Environmental Consultants appointed to Environment Agency EcoSF4 Framework

Thomson Environmental Consultants, experts in environmental compliance, have been appointed to the Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework (EcoSF4) as an approved contractor to carry...

Signs placed next to rivers to help people report pollution

Signs to tell people how to report suspected river pollution have been placed across parts of Wales. The number of pollution incidents reported to Natural...

Major diesel spill in London’s River Wandle branded “environmental disaster”

Liberal Democrat MP, Bobby Dean, has warned of an “environmental disaster” after around 4,000 litres of diesel leaked into the River Wandle from a...

University of Birmingham and WMCA join forces to combat multi-billion-pound impact of climate change in West Midlands

University of Birmingham experts are working with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to significantly enhance the West Midlands region’s capacity to adapt to the...

Nature can play major role in improving resilience to flooding and coastal erosion, updated research from Environment Agency underlines

The Environment Agency has published a new Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory, updating the internationally recognised product first released in 2017. Informed by significant...

NRW changes waste sheep dip disposal methods for cleaner rivers

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is implementing changes to waste sheep dip disposal permits in an effort to safeguard Welsh rivers. While sheep dipping is important...

Every wetland counts on World Wetlands Day

Northern Ireland Water has marked World Wetlands Day this year by helping to increase understanding of these critically important systems. World Wetlands Day is celebrated...

Wetland restored and 55km of river opened at Billingham Beck

Work on a project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and introduce natural flood management measures at Billingham Beck...

Work to reduce metal mine pollution complete in Upper Teesdale

The latest phase of an innovative £900,000 project to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is complete. The creation of over three hectares...

Shifting Shoreham shingle to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk

Bulldozers are back on the beaches again to carry out vital shingle replenishment work throughout January between Shoreham and Lancing. This work will help...

Turning the tide on saltmarsh loss in the River Dart

The work to repair and revive rare intertidal habitat is being done by several organisations including the Environment Agency, Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC), Dart...

Work progressing on Scottish Water’s largest peatland restoration project to date

Scottish Water is restoring over 500 hectares of peatland in East Ayrshire as part of its bid to protect water quality and cut carbon...

NRW publishes interim State of Natural Resources Report

Urgent and collective action is needed now if Wales is to redress the balance between the degradation and protection of its natural resources given...

Quharity Burn returned to natural state to boost biodiversity and local flood resilience

A 500-metre stretch of the Quharity Burn has been restored to return the river to its historical course using nature-based solutions implemented on the...

Using nature-based solutions to support water quality improvements in Pembrokeshire

A Natural Resources Wales (NRW) project on the Western Cleddau river in Pembrokeshire is harnessing the power of trees to reduce nutrient pollution and...

Humber defences project reaches new milestone

The Environment Agency’s £29m Stallingborough 3 sea defence improvements project between Immingham and Grimsby has reached a significant milestone. 90,000 tonnes of rock amour protecting...

SEPA end of year success with ‘first of its kind’ weir removal in Scotland

A river which has been inaccessible to fish for over 100 years has been reopened after an innovative approach was taken to remove a...

Scottish Water partners with Rhizocore Technologies to pioneer innovative approach to woodland creation

Scottish Water is piloting an innovative approach to woodland creation through the use of fungal pellets which aim to produce more resilient forests, increase...

Environment Agency publishes major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment

The Environment Agency has published new data showing 6.3 million properties across England are based in areas at risk of flooding from one or...

Water experts say that major collaboration will be critical to improve flooding in Yorkshire and Humber

Discussion at the joint ICE/CIWEM flooding and water conference has resulted in broad agreement on the urgent need for wider collaboration on flooding. The conference...

Major river restoration project completed to boost biodiversity in the Vale of Glamorgan

Approximately 750m of habitat for wildlife such as salmon, eels and otter has been improved on the Nant Dowlais in the Vale of Glamorgan,...

Leaky dams installed in landmark Natural Flood Management partnership project for South Pennines

As we move into another winter in the UK, after one of the wettest summers on record, many people will be worrying about the...

Storm Bert causes significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England

Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England over the weekend, especially in the South West, the West...

Water industry launches world-first interactive storm overflows map

In a world first Water UK has launched an interactive map showing the operation of every single storm overflow in England. From today anglers, kayakers...

Record number of Excellent Bathing Waters in Scotland for 2025

In 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications....

OEP launches investigation into lawfulness of government guidance on water pollution from agriculture

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into the government’s Statutory Guidance on applying the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW). These regulations...

The Environment Agency is helping increase the number of trout and eels in the New Forest

The Environment Agency has improved access for sea trout, and eels in the upper reaches of the New Forest’s Highland Water ecosystem. A bespoke structure...

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