01 Jul 2020

The latest newsletter from CaBA (Catchment Based Approach) outlines a new initiative to drive citizen science forward. The Rivers Trust and its partners have launched the new Catchment Monitoring Cooperative Consultation Hub which we hope will create a radical step-change in the contribution of citizen science and community monitoring. This is the first stage of […]

01 Jul 2020

Guardian investigation into US water poverty: read the full analysis Guardian US commissioned the economist Roger Colton, an authority on the affordability of utilities, to analyse the cost and affordability of water and sewage services in 12 diverse American cities. The objective was to investigate the extent of water poverty in the US over the […]

01 Jul 2020

The Environment Agency is warning people of the dangers of swimming near or jumping off its locks, weirs, and bridges after police were forced to clear around 300 swimmers and sunbathers from a single site, amidst soaring temperatures and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Top tips for river safety: Don’t jump or dive in as […]

01 Jul 2020

The shortlist for the susdrain 2020 SuDS awards has been announced. The 2020 SuDS Champion will be decided via public vote, so please vote now for the individual you believe has gone the extra mile to inspire, inform and influence the delivery of SuDS. The winning Award submissions and new SuDS Champion will be announced […]

24 Jun 2020

1. Outline This is the Committee’s 2020 report to Parliament, assessing progress in reducing UK emissions over the past year. This year, the report includes new advice to the UK Government on securing a green and resilient recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends that Ministers seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into […]