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08 Sep 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Robert Reid   A massive volunteer-led effort to restore California’s devastated kelp forests has achieved remarkable success, with 5.8 million purple sea urchins removed from coastal waters and kelp canopy coverage increasing by 20-50% in restoration sites. The unprecedented community-driven intervention has begun reversing a decade-long ecological crisis that saw purple sea urchin populations explode […]

04 Sep 2025

NewsWater

Image description: Aerial view of sewage treatment works. Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash   Thames Water has unveiled a £20.5 billion investment plan as part of a rescue strategy aimed at stabilising the company and addressing longstanding infrastructure and environmental issues. The plan, outlined in documents seen by creditors, includes significant upgrades to water […]

04 Sep 2025

NewsWater

Image description: a water vole nibbling on river vegetation. Image by  Jonathan Ridley on Unsplash   150 water voles have been released in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire along the River Wey as part of plans to return the animals to the area, having not been seen in about 20 years. The voles were released at […]

04 Sep 2025

NewsWater

Image description: An outstretched hand holding out a glass filled with water. The water glass is in sharp focus while the person is blurred. Image by  engin akyurt on Unsplash   Exclusive analysis by the Ends Report and the Guardian of the responses submitted to the parliamentary committee revealed major chemical producers, from UK-based companies […]

04 Sep 2025

NewsWater

  Major river restoration projects are proposed at two sites in Devon. A project is proposed for land adjoining the River Yeo at Mornacott Farm, near South Molton, in a bid to restore natural floodplain processes, boost biodiversity and improve water quality. A separate scheme initiated by the National Trust is moving forward with plans […]

04 Sep 2025

NewsWater

  The Environment Agency is delivering the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS), which will provide improved flood protection for around 5,000 homes and businesses. While Ribble Rivers Trust is not directly responsible for constructing the defences, the Trust is supporting the scheme by delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and ensuring that […]

03 Sep 2025

Jobs

Specialist Coastal Habitats Advisor Team: Renewable Energy Advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Closing date: 21/09/2025 Salary: Grade 6: £41,132 – £44,988 per annum Location: Flexible Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 […]

02 Sep 2025

Jobs

Technical Manager (MDE Heritage Accelerator) Employment Type: Full time Fixed-Term Contract until March 2027 Location: Hybrid · United Kingdom (multiple locations) Manchester · Birmingham · Newcastle upon Tyne · Swindon · York · Bristol, City of · Portsmouth We offer hybrid working where you will be based in the office and from home Salary: £39,590 […]