The Link Blog is a space for members, and others, to express their views about the natural environment.
It includes our 
year plan and Agriculture Bill 
series, as well as our Blueprint for Water focused blogs.
If you would like to contribute a blog, please contact Emma Adler..
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: 22 November 2018
Action on the very real threats posed by climate change is not only necessary but unavoidable in order to safeguard the countryside, communities and planet we depend on.
Read More...Published on: 19 November 2018
Attempts to weaken our nature laws are nothing new. The recent Red Tape Initiative review shows that the problem lies not with our nature laws but with the enforcement and implementation of them. We must use this information to ensure our governments listen and take the action recommended.
Read More...Published on: 9 November 2018
Sturgeons are one of the most threatened animals in the world. But protecting, and enhancing the use of, our water protection laws could bring these creatures back from the brink and perhaps even back to the UK.
Read More...Published on: 8 November 2018
Wildlife is in crisis. According to the Living Planet report, published recently by Link member organisations WWF and ZSL, the world has lost 60% of its wild animals since 1970.
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: 25 October 2018
Philip Hammond received a record response to the Treasury consultation on tackling plastic pollution earlier this year, but will he deliver on his promises for action in the Budget next week?
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.
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