Groundwater is a critical water resource in the UK and globally. Its effective management and protection depend on robust hydrogeological judgement supported by scientific calculations that quantify the water budget and simulate groundwater flow. Recharge is the primary driver of hydrological models and a parameter that must be defined at the very start of any […]
This Foundation for Water Research (FWR) webinar will provide an overview of United Utilities’ approach to rainwater management. It will include the drivers for taking a different approach to how rainwater is captured and managed where it falls, with the aim of replumbing the North West of England. The webinar will cover what this looks like in […]
Reporting is essential in environmental science roles – but how do you know you’re doing it well? Is your reporting clear to those outside your field? In this event we’ll go back to basics, exploring the fundamentals of good reporting across the environmental sciences, leaving attendees with a clear picture of the methods used by […]
Join us for our upcoming event that will bring together experts to explore the growing issue of microplastics in our aquatic and marine environments, and the implications for sustainable wastewater management. The event will feature lightning presentations from experts, exploring topics including the scale of microplastic pollution in our watercourses, key sources of microplastics, and […]
The next FWR event will bring together speakers to discuss the critical relationship between agriculture and water resources. Through a series of short, lightning presentations the expert speakers will highlight the latest insights on the impact of agriculture on water resources, experience of managing this in practice, and potential future challenges for this relationship. Presentations […]
In January 2025 the Chancellor reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor to help kickstart economic growth, highlighting the potential of the corridor to unlock £78 billion for the UK economy by 2035. Capitalising on the region’s excellence in science and innovation will ensure that world-class research translates to commercial success. […]
This discussion meeting will bring together experts on nature-based solutions to discuss how they can support a healthy and resilient water environment, whilst delivering multiple benefits for people and nature. Each speaker will provide a short presentation exploring their views on the role of nature-based solutions in delivering multiple benefits and how these can be […]
Climate change is predicted to drive changes in the distribution of water across the UK, and combined with our increased usage of water, is projected to lead to increased water scarcity in England by the end of the century. This will have repercussions on the supply and demand of water across the country and will […]
This webinar will present a review of the economic provisions of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) by an informal group of independent European water economists, who in 2000 worked together to develop the Wateco Guidance for the economic analysis for the WFD. It documents their 25 years practical experience with WFD implementation. Jonathan will first […]
Join us for the launch of CIRIA’s new guidance, Enabling community maintenance for local flood risk management (C821), to explore approaches to empowering local community groups to maintain flood risk infrastructure and improve their local environment if they wish to do so. Header image: © sunakri | Adobe Stock
Farmers and land managers have a huge influence on Britain’s rural environment, but there is only so much that an individual, acting in isolation, can achieve on their own. By working together, aided by an advisor or ‘facilitator’, farmers and land managers can work more cohesively together in their locality. This enables them to collectively […]
Flooding is the number one natural hazard in the UK (CCC, 2021). The risks and associated costs of flooding are growing due to climate change, but the planning system in England has not yet adapted accordingly. The Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation came into effect in England from February 2024 and represents a significant shift […]
