27 Nov 2017
South-west Bottlenose Dolphin Population – time for conservation measures?
South-west Bottlenose Dolphin Population Collating existing evidence and co-ordinate bottlenose dolphin research in Cornwall and Southwest England Rebecca Dudley – ‘We are incredibly lucky here in the Southwest of England to have bottlenose dolphins in our waters and to regularly see them from land and boat. Sadly however, there is currently no specific protection offered […]
27 Nov 2017
Tuna feeding frenzy – think Blue Planet – off Fowey, Cornwall
Amazing experiences off Fowey West country kayaker and adventurer Rupert Kirkwood got lucky just two miles off Fowey in Cornwall during a trip with companions Jeremy and Jane. Having glimpsed a breaching tuna here a couple of days previously, I was absolutely set on making the effort to get one on camera,” Rupert said. They […]
21 Nov 2017
Outputs from latest international climate change conference
The latest shindig to progress international action on climate change has concluded in Bonn. According to the official website, the event was a “launch pad for higher ambition”. You can read about specific commitments made, relating to finance, coordinating action, corporate commitments and government ratifications. There is good analysis in the Guardian, including the 19 […]
21 Nov 2017
Welsh Government pushes ahead on SuDS
The Welsh Government (WG) wants your views on the draft statutory instruments and National Standards needed to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 for the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) on new developments. The administration is consulting on proposed regulations and orders which provide the detail of how the […]
21 Nov 2017
Restoring floodplains and wetlands offer value-for-money solution to river flooding
Investing in ‘green infrastructure’ like restoring floodplains or wetlands to bolster flood prevention not only generates more environmental and socio-economic benefits, especially in the long term, but also lowers the amount of financial investment needed to defend against damaging floods. This is the conclusion of a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report, which assesses the […]
21 Nov 2017
Defra announcements – safeguarding water resources, and more
Last week saw a number of new announcements from Defra. These included: UK and Welsh governments sign water powers agreement. UK Government introduces measure to safeguard water supply for England & Wales; Protocol to safeguard water resources, water supply and water quality for consumers in England and Wales. This “will safeguard water resources, water supply […]
21 Nov 2017
Examples of water companies addressing resilience
Utility Week has rounded up some of the innovations water companies have developed to help deliver the resilience Ofwat wants to see in AMP7 and beyond. They include: Northumbrian Water – Rainwise Severn Trent – Satellites Southern Water – Target 100 Welsh Water – Reducing discolouration and blockages Wessex Water – The Optimiser Yorkshire Water […]
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