WSP Binnies joint venture appointed to Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework
WSP, a multidisciplinary professional services consultancy, and Binnies, a whole lifecycle water and environmental services provider, have announced their appointment to the Environment Agency's...
Risen from the Ashes: 25 years of conservation success at Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve
This year is a special milestone anniversary for the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve - marking 25 years since it was first established -...
DS Smith Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to The Nature Conservancy to help conserve waters and biodiversity globally
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable, fibre-based corrugated packaging, has announced a $1 million donation to global environment NGO The Nature Conservancy (TNC)...
New study reveals carbon-rich peatlands are dangerously under-protected
A new study has revealed that peatlands are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial...
Businesses should be required to report on their nature risks, says new report
A new report by think tank Green Alliance calls for the government to set a timeline for mandatory reporting by companies to motivate them...
Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visits North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding
The North Cave Wetlands nature reserve was the final location on the nationwide ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ water tour by Defra Ministers.
Minister for...
New research finds that Wildlife Trust natural flood management schemes deliver £10 of benefit for every £1 invested
A new report commissioned by RSA Insurance, an Intact company, and The Wildlife Trusts shows that every £1 invested in natural flood management (NFM)...
Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming
As part of this first shake-up to our bathing waters since 2013, the government is developing plans to expand the definition of ‘bathers’ to...
Floating reedbed launched in Wanstead Park to help improve water quality
A floating reedbed has been launched on Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park, on the East London-side of Epping Forest, to create additional habitat for...
Minister Muir makes new CNCC appointment
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has appointed Sara McCracken as the new Deputy Chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
The CNCC...
How can we help our rivers? New study shows problems and opportunities in the protection of river biodiversity
An international research team led by Senckenberg scientist Prof. Dr. Peter Haase has evaluated the results of global measures to protect biodiversity in rivers....
Government to allow reintroduction of beavers into the wild after centuries of absence in a huge boost for nature conservation
Nature’s original master builder – the Eurasian beaver – is set to return to England's waterways after centuries of absence, following a government decision...
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...
Major £8m upgrades to Southampton wastewater site take shape
More than £8m of improvements to a Southampton wastewater treatment works are helping to protect the River Itchen and its salmon population.
Work began last...
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...
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...
Muir announces fund to support Nature Recovery environmental projects
A new fund to support Nature Recovery environmental projects, the first of its kind, across Northern Ireland has been launched by Environment Minister Andrew...
Yorkshire company fined for polluting river with bleach
Specialist packing company Liquipak Ltd, based in Huddersfield, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 9 January 2025, where it pleaded guilty to an...
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...
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...
OEP launches investigation into a suspected failure by Defra to take the necessary measures to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of marine waters
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into Defra in relation to a suspected failure to take the necessary measures to...
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...
AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers
Artificial intelligence can provide critical insights into how complex mixtures of chemicals in rivers affect aquatic life – paving the way for better environmental...
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...
OEP investigation concludes Defra, EA and Ofwat failed to comply with environmental law in relation to sewage discharges
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded that there have been failures to comply with environmental law by the Department for Environment, Food...
Scottish Water delivers £1.4m solar scheme near Edinburgh
Scottish Water has completed work on a £1.4m solar scheme at a site near Edinburgh which is set to save 221 tonnes of carbon...
SEPA unveils new method to detect chemicals in water environment
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has introduced an innovative new approach to water sampling to improve the identification and monitoring of chemicals in...
Planning system overhaul to accelerate housebuilding must enable not limit acceleration of climate resilience, says CIWEM’s Alastair Chisholm
This month the government announced an update to its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – the headline set of guidance to planners and developers.
Billed as a means...
Anglian Water fined £300,000 for sewage pollution in Norfolk
Following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency, Anglian Water has been fined £300,000 for illegally discharging sewage into a watercourse that feeds into...
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,...
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...
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