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MSc Studentship Award Scheme 2017

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The British Hydrological Society, JBS Trust and Environment Agency are delighted to announce that the MSc Studentship Award Scheme will be open for applications again in 2017. Now in its seventh year, the award scheme supports talented students wishing to pursue development of their academic experience and qualifications in hydrology and catchment management. Graduates of MSc courses play a vital part in the future management of the water environment.

Consider a Catchment-Based Approach to Alleviate Erosion

Thursday, May 25, 2017

There has been much discussion recently about soil health, and soil erosion has been part of that debate. A catchment-based approach to mitigate water runoff that carries away soil particles, nutrients and pesticides from land, is being encouraged.

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Wild Trout Trust Conservation Awards 2017

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Wild Trout Trust Conservation Awards, supported by Thames Water and the River Restoration Centre, seek to recognise and encourage excellence in wild trout habitat management and conservation and celebrate the efforts, ingenuity and imagination of all those involved.

Wales Moves to Mandate Sustainable Drainage

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) may become mandatory for all large new developments in Wales.

The Welsh government launched a consultation on its proposals, which apply to all developments that cover an area of 100 square metres or more, on 22nd May.

Over 500 Children Take Part in the Ribble Rivers Trust 'Rivers in the Classroom'

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Over 500 children across 17 schools have taken part in the 'Rivers in the Classroom' education programme this school year. This forms part of the Ribble Rivers Trust's Ribble Life Together project and other ongoing schemes.

New Study Shows that Natural Flood Management Could Reduce Flooding

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

A new modelling study, commissioned by The Rivers Trust, shows that extensive and appropriately located Natural Flood Management (NFM) could make a significant difference to flood flows which would compliment traditional engineering measures.

The Rivers Trust has been working with JBA Consulting, Lancaster University and United Utilities to investigate how extensive NFM in large recently flooded catchments could have reduced flood flows in extreme storms, such as Storm Desmond in December 2015, which caused an estimated £500million of damage.

River Trusts Expand Across Ireland

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

We now have a total of 14 rivers trusts across the island of Ireland.

In Northern Ireland, the rivers trust network stretches from the Lagan River in the east to Erne system in the west, with a total of 8 trusts across the Province. Two of these rivers trusts, the River Blackwater Catchment trust and Erne Rivers Trust are cross-border, making them the first international rivers trusts.

Environmental Photographer of the Year

Friday, May 19, 2017

Open to all professional and amateur, national and international photographers of all ages, the CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year is an international showcase for the very best in environmental photography. The competition encourages entries that are contemporary, creative, resonant, challenging, original and beautiful, but most of all, pictures that will inspire people around the world to start taking care of our environment.

New Guidance Published for Integrated Flood Management

Thursday, May 18, 2017

The Associated Programme on Flood Management has published new guidance to support the design of integrated flood management strategies.

Developed in cooperation with Deltared, the document outlines how to develop balanced strategies to reduce flood risk.

BioHaven Projects Create New Areas of Floating Wetland

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Over 1000m² of BioHaven floating islands will be installed this spring in a range of diverse habitat creation and water treatment projects. Floating islands are starting to become mroe mainstream with a hugh increase in BioHaven projects since the product was first introduced to the UK in 2011.

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