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28 Jun 2021

Investigating marine citizenship and its role in creating good marine environmental health

Dr Pamela Buchan’s PhD thesis entitled “Investigating marine citizenship and its role in creating good marine environmental health” is an interdisciplinary and holistic investigation of marine citizenship has been published. The research used mixed methods to survey, interview and ethnographically observe marine citizens undertaking marine citizenship activities. The data was used to update the definition […]

24 Jun 2021

Government to hear evidence about unlawful discharges of raw sewage – Rebecca Pow responds

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Work by Professor Peter Hammond published in a scientific journal is covered in the Guardian. It has prompted a meeting between him and Rebecca Pow, the Defra Minister responsible. Water Briefing ‘Government to hear evidence that unlawful discharge of raw sewage into rivers at least 10 times greater than prosecutions suggest. The Government is due to […]

24 Jun 2021

Ofwat tells water companies to meet “growing expectations” on storm overflows

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Ofwat David Black 18 June 2021 ‘Dear Chief Executive, Improving performance on the use of storm overflows In my new role as Ofwat’s Interim CEO I have been keen to meet with companies and stakeholders to hear more about the steps the sector is and will be taking to meet the challenges and ambitions of […]

24 Jun 2021

Water sector can lead the way in helping delivering green recovery & net zero – more ambition needed

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Thames Water has appointed a new Director to its Executive team to expand its renewable energy business and open-up more green spaces for customers to enjoy across London and the Thames Valley. Tony Vasishta will start on July 6 as CEO of Ventures, a new business unit that will unlock further benefits to its customers, […]

24 Jun 2021

Urban constructed wetlands guide to reduce water pollution – Rivers Trust

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The Rivers Trust have produced a guide to practical advice on the design and maintenance of constructed wetlands for the purpose of mitigating urban diffuse pollution. See: Urban Wetland Design Guide – CaBA (catchmentbasedapproach.org) The aim of this guide is to provide comprehensive and practical advice on the design and maintenance of constructed wetlands for […]

24 Jun 2021

Paying NGOs to compensate for pollution from Water Companies and others – Enforcement Undertakings (Civil Sanctions)

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This mechanism has been around for a number of years, and the Environment Agency report on the use of this annually. The example below of Anglian Water shows how this works. EA ‘Environment Agency approach to enforcement undertakings (EUs) An EU is a voluntary offer made by an offender to: put right the effects of their offending […]

24 Jun 2021

Alternative sources of funding, the SWEEP Investing in Nature for Health project

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Alternative sources of funding, the SWEEP Investing in Nature for Health project Responding to our partners’ needs to understand and secure alternative sources of funding, the SWEEP Investing in Nature for Health project developed this report. It provides a concise summary of the breadth of funding mechanisms available for green infrastructure and the activities provided […]

24 Jun 2021

Landmark £15 million woodland creation grant opens for applications

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Forestry Commission ‘Landmark £15 million woodland creation grant opens for applications Scheme offers greater flexibility and recognition of the benefits woodland can provide for people and wildlife. The Forestry Commission has opened a new multimillion tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer – to provide greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers […]