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...
Wessex Water fined £500,000 for sewage killing thousands of fish
Wessex Water has been found negligent after sewage leaks killed thousands of fish - with the company failing to report incidents to the Environment...
Country’s largest fish pass officially opened in Nottinghamshire by Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency
The Environment Agency’s £12m flagship project in the Colwick Country Park was officially opened last week by Chair of the Environment Agency, Alan Lovell.
It...
Why is tackling invasive species so important and how can we stop the spread?
South West Water’s Invasives Training and Awareness Officer, Marcus Brown, explains why tackling invasive non-native species is so important and how we can help...
Plant eating beetle helps to improve river in West Wales
A project to restore the Cleddau River SAC in Pembrokeshire has been using a herbivorous beetle to control an invasive species.
The Azolla weevil (Stenopelmus...
UK takes leading role at UN Biodiversity COP16 conference announcing ambitious international package to protect and restore nature across the world
The UK has taken a leading role at the UN Biodiversity COP16 conference announcing an ambitious international package to protect and restore nature across...
South West Peatland Partnership scoops gold in global awards for its positive impact on the environment
A group of forward-thinking organisations, including South West Water, has won gold in the 2024 Global Good Awards for its work to restore peatlands...
Restoring migratory fish routes on the Afon Dulais
A project to restore the River Dulais near Llanwrda and open up spawning grounds for migratory fish has been completed.
Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Four...
Ruth Davis has been appointed the first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature. This landmark announcement is being is made as the...
Domestic action needed to get UK back on track as international nature leader at COP16
With the doors soon to open at COP16, nature groups are warning in a new progress tracker that inadequate action from the previous Government...
Environmental benefits in the pipeline as Northumbrian Water plans biodiversity enhancements
Northumbrian Water is set to transform an area of poor quality grassland in County Durham into a thriving habitat for flora and fauna.
With work...
Environmental Industries Commission publishes One Crisis report
The Environmental Industries Commission has published its report from its flagship event about ‘The One Crisis’, a term coined from the United Nations (UN),...
Nature is thriving at former clay pit on Bodmin Moor thanks to South West Water’s biodiversity works
An old clay pit on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and diverse plant species thanks to biodiversity...
New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature
An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete.
The project at Chellow Dene...
Biggest improvements for salmon and sea trout in Galloway Dee in almost 100 years
Following a successful trial to improve fish migration combining an industrial dam and modern hydropower, work is now underway to make those changes a...
Environmental Standards Scotland says Scotland’s soils should be protected in law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.
A report published by ESS, The Risks to...
South East Water exceeds an industry environmental average by more than 50 per cent
South East Water has announced an important milestone in its environmental stewardship, with 73 per cent of its company-owned Sites of Special Scientific Interest...
Calstock flood risk cut and new habitat created
The Environment Agency has reduced flood risk to the Cornish village of Calstock while creating 11 hectares of intertidal habitat.
Over 600 metres of new...
Plans to create one of Europe’s biggest new woodlands gets green light at Loch Katrine
A scheme to create one of the biggest new woodlands in Europe at an iconic Scottish loch - and protect water supplies for generations...
Celebrating Salisbury’s new River Park
The Environment Agency, Wiltshire Council, Salisbury City Council, partners and local representatives are celebrating phase 1 of the Salisbury River Park project, which is...
DAERA Minister welcomes approval of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Improvement Plan
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the Executive’s approval of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which will act as their first Environment Strategy.
“I...
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