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Jun
01
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Defra has published its Water Abstraction Plan 2017. This sets out how the government will reform the way it manages water abstraction, to protect the environment and improve access to water.

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Jun
01
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The first major report on water resources in England, published by the Environment Agency states that climate change and demand from a growing population are the biggest pressures on the availability of water. Without action to increase supply, reduce demand and cut down on wastage, many areas in England could see significant supply deficits by 2050 – particularly in the south east.

 

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May
25
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Arup have published their 2017-18 Global Water Annual Review which provides an overview of Arup’s water business activities over the past year

They say, "this year we have incorporated future gazing thought pieces covering diverse topics including climate bonds, digital disruption and the circular economy to cast a light on key issues facing the industry."

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May
24
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A new report from the Environment Agency tells us, "rivers and wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use and wastage"

The first major report on water resources in England states that climate change and demand from a growing population are the biggest pressures on the availability of water. Without action to increase supply, reduce demand and cut down on wastage, many areas in England could see significant supply deficits by 2050 – particularly in the south east.

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May
21
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The one- and three-month outlooks for river flows are for normal to above normal flows in the English lowlands and flows within the normal range elsewhere.  The outlooks for groundwater levels over both the one- and three-month timeframes are for above normal levels in southern Scotland, north-east England and central southern England, with normal to above normal levels most likely elsewhere.

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Nov
13
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The outlook for November is for river flows to be within the normal range across the UK, except in the south-east where flows are likely to be below normal for November and the next three months. Groundwater levels in the Chalk aquifer of the south-east are likely to be below normal for the next three months, whilst groundwater levels elsewhere across the UK are likely to be normal to above normal.

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Oct
11
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Closing date (Notification of Intent): 16:00 GMT on 4 December 2017

Closing date (Full Proposals): 16:00 GMT on 21 February 2018

Proposals are invited to five research programmes to improve understanding of the impacts of hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts, landslides and storm surges, in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.

The calls are being launched in collaboration with the following countries and funding partners:

  • Indonesia - The Ministry of Research, Technology & Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia (Ristekdikti), NERC and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)
  • Philippines - The Department of Science & Technology's Philippine Council for Industry, Energy & Emerging Technology Research & Development (DOST- PCIEERD) and NERC
  • Viet Nam - National Foundation for Science & Technology Development (NAFOSTED), NERC and ESRC
  • Malaysia - Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), NERC and ESRC
  • Thailand - Thailand Research Fund (TRF), NERC and ESRC.

This collaboration is supported by the Newton Fund.

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Oct
10
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River flows are likely to be normal to above normal across most of the UK during October, with above normal flows most likely in the north-west of the UK. Only in parts of south-east England are flows likely to be normal to below normal in October, and in this area flows are likely to remain in this range for the next three months. Elsewhere there is considerable uncertainty concerning river flows over the next three months. Groundwater levels are likely to be normal during October with the exception of parts of south-east England, in which below normal levels are most likely, and in southern Scotland, where above normal levels are likely to continue in October.

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Sep
15
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The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) has used the latest satellite technology to launch a new digital map which reveals the variability in the character of the UK countryside, from the arable heartlands of East Anglia to the grassy expanses of Wales and Cumbria, and the uplands of Scotland.

CEH’s latest Land Cover Map 2015 – using Landsat-8 (optical) satellite data – is the most rigorous and up-to-date digital land cover map to chart the face of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s rural and urban landscapes.

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Sep
14
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The one month outlook is for river flows to be normal to above normal across the UK, and a similar situation is most likely over the next three months, except in some localised parts of central southern England where flows may be below normal. The one month and three month outlooks for groundwater suggest a continuation of above normal levels in some northern aquifers, and below normal levels in parts of the Chalk of south-east England, suggesting the recharge season will commence from a below normal baseline in some areas.

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Sep
05
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The National River Flow Archive, which is hosted by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), has contributed to a river flow dataset from over 4,000 river flow monitoring stations in 38 countries as part of a new study which suggests climate change has a real impact on flood events in some regions across Europe.

This is the first time a link with climate change has been shown at a large, continental scale using observations alone, as opposed to using computer simulation models.

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Jul
25
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The aim of the project is to deliver scientific evidence of the benefits of trees and other measures of ‘natural flood management’ to flood peak reductions for Lancaster city through a combination of innovative field measurements and a range of modelling techniques.

The PhD is a collaborative research project between Lancaster University, The Centre for Ecology & HydrologyThe Lune Rivers Trust and The Woodland Trust.

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is a world-class research organisation focusing on land and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere.

The Lune Rivers Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the River Lune throughout its whole length and its associated tributaries. Their aim is to protect and improve the riverine habitat to encourage the biodiversity of the River Lune and its tributaries.

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Jul
03
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The RiverWiki has recently been updated in now holds more than 1000 river restoration case studies from around Europe. The RiverWiki is an interactive online source of information on restoration schemes from around Europe. You can search the database to find for example; all case studies from England; natural flood management schemes in Scotland; projects with monitoring or how much it cost to carry the works out.

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Jun
26
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Leading environmental organisation WWF has published a new report setting out an integrated framework for flood management, drawing on policy, green infrastructure and conventional engineering to help communities adapt and better manage growing flood risk. 

Introducing the report “Natural and Nature-Based Flood Management: A Green Guide”, the NGO said that worldwide, flood risk will continue to rise as cities grow larger and rainstorms become more intense, making conventional engineering insufficient as the sole approach to flood management.

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Jun
22
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This is a free dissemination workshop for the Urban Flood Resilience: Property Flood Resilience Database project. Three workshops will be taking place across the UK over a series of dates in September. Workshop locations include, Liverpool, Watford (England) and Ravenscraig (Scotland) – see below for dates and booking.

With 6 million UK homes already at risk of flooding, property owners facing difficulties getting adequate insurance, and property level flood resilience currently going undocumented there is a wide scope for improving on the current situation.

A collaboration between BRE, Lexis Nexis, AXA and Liverpool City Council on urban flood resilience data integration has resulted in the Property Flood Resilience Database (PFR-d); a means for quantifying property level resilience based on the building and the resilience measures taken.

A full summary of the project and booking details please click here.

 

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Jun
19
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The chief executive of Bristol Water has warned that climate change will play a key role in the future transformation of the water sector, calling it a “huge threat” to resilience.

Speaking at Utility Week Live in Birmingham, Mel Karam said companies need to ask themselves “How do we respond to massive issues around the resilience of our networks in the face of climate change?”

He also admitted that, although the UK is “not known for being a dry country” some areas are “already under what we call drought watch” following low rainfall this winter. Karam said this should serve as a “reminder” to water leaders that “we can never be complacent”.

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Jun
15
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With above average rainfall in the south-east in May after a prolonged period of below average rainfall, the outlook is for normal to above normal river flows across the UK for June. However, this period is expected to be short-lived, and river flows over June-July-August as a whole are likely to return to being normal to below normal.  Groundwater levels in the south-east of England are likely to be below normal to notably low over the next one to three months, whilst levels in southern Scotland are likely to be above normal or higher over this period.

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Jun
12
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Business investment in sustainable landscapes can help to develop collaborative solutions to address issues like water scarcity, deforestation or ecosystem services, according to a new report released at the Forest and Landscape Investment Forum.

The report, underscores the numerous benefits that business can realise by investing in landscapes – from reducing their environmental and social risks to protecting their assets or sourcing area by supporting vital ecosystems, such as forests, rivers and freshwater.

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Jun
06
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The British Hydrological Society, JBA Trust and Environment Agency are delighted to announce that the MSc Studentship Award Scheme will be open for applications again in 2017.  Now in its seventh year, the award scheme supports talented students wishing to pursue development of their academic experience and qualifications in hydrology and catchment management.  Graduates of MSc courses play a vital part in the future management of the water environment. 

The studentships will be awarded to a small number of British students to help towards Master’s degree tuition costs at UK Higher Education Institutions. Awards are anticipated to be between £1,500 and £2,500 depending on the number and quality of applicants. 

Applications should be made using the dedicated online application website: http://BHS-studentships.jbatrust.org 

The closing date for application is 16 July 2017.  

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May
18
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Most human activities that use water produce wastewater. As the overall demand for water grows, the quantity of wastewater produced and its overall pollution load are continuously increasing worldwide. Over 80% of the world’s wastewater – and over 95% in some least developed countries – is released to the environment without treatment.

Once discharged into water bodies, wastewater is either diluted, transported downstream or infiltrates into aquifers, where it can affect the quality (and therefore the availability) of freshwater supplies. The ultimate destination of wastewater discharged into rivers and lakes is often the ocean with negative consequences for the marine environment.

The 2017 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report, entitled “Wastewater: The Untapped Resource”, demonstrates how improved wastewater management generates social, environmental and economic benefits essential for sustainable development and is essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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