Published on: 27 November 2018
What would a third dry winter mean for wildlife and habitats? Worryingly low water flows are of major concern to much wildlife, particularly salmon which rely on flowing rivers to travel to estuaries to spawn.
Read More...Published on: 7 November 2018
Tough standards, protections, and investment resulting from our strong water laws might have saved the striking Orange-spotted emerald dragonfly from extinction in the UK, but these protections for our rivers and streams are now under threat.
Read More...Published on: 6 November 2018
Our rivers, lakes and wetlands are vital habitats for many of the UK’s iconic wildlife species such as kingfishers and otters. Yet our efforts over the last 20 years to improve the quality of our aquatic habitats could be compromised.
Read More...Published on: 11 October 2018
Ofwat is bringing the customer voice to the heart of the water industry. We know people care about their rivers and environment, and we must make sure that the environment is not a victim of the customer engagement process.
Read More...Published on: 9 October 2018
How do you like a cold beer in summer, a wee dram in winter, or even a vodka or a gin? Clean and plentiful water has a very important role to play in our taste and enjoyment of such beverages.
Read More...Published on: 21 September 2018
So it’s official, Summer 2018 was the hottest ever recorded in England. It was also one of the driest summers in living memory, and our rivers withered in the heat.
Read More...Published on: 14 September 2018
Customers tell us they want the best service at a price they can afford, and they also expect us to play our part in protecting our region’s environment.
Read More...Published on: 13 September 2018
The Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) promotes collaborative working at a river catchment scale to realise a range of environmental, social and economic benefits. Key to the success of these partnerships has been the availability and sharing of ‘open’ data.
Read More...Published on: 12 September 2018
A legacy of environmental damage caused by over-abstraction from rivers and aquifers is being addressed. Blueprint and the companies will work to support the principles and deliver obligations enshrined in the Water Framework Directive.
Read More...Published on: 11 September 2018
Environmental groups and the water industry have something major in common: the desire for a sustainable supply of clean water – and a healthy natural environment can provide this, for both people and wildlife
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