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Collaboration across water planning, policy and practice

Published on: 10 September 2018

By working together and fostering a collaborative relationship, water companies and environmental organisations can help protect and restore our aquatic environment.

Water environment objectives and ambition under threat

Published on: 25 June 2018

We believe the problem doesn’t lie with the legislation, which is progressive and fit for purpose. The problem lies with its patchy and inadequate implementation, particularly in the agriculture sector. It is this that needs to be urgently addressed.

Using water wisely: England's water infrastructure challenge

Published on: 25 May 2018

The National Infrastructure Commission’s role is to advise the Government on infrastructure needed up to 2050 in order to sustain economic growth, improve competitiveness and enhance our quality of life...

A blueprint for future water resources

Published on: 27 April 2018

The Government has recently set out its proposals for a national policy statement (NPS) for water resources. The statement will underline the criteria for large-scale nationally important water resources schemes (aka large reservoirs, transfer pipes and desalination plants) to undergo a facilitated planning process to enable delivery. While for-thought is necessary, any schemes must add value for people and nature.

Water Saving Week 2018

Published on: 16 March 2018

Waterwise set up Water Saving Week, to get the nation #TalkingWater, and most importantly helping people to take action to save water. This year it will run from Monday 19th March to Friday 23rd March. Below, Hazel Lewis explains more about the importance of saving water, and what you can do each day this #WaterSavingWeek.