Author Archives: Charlotte Stannard

State of the water environment: long-term trends in river quality in England: 2024

This report presents the results of an analysis of trends in water quality at a set of long-term river monitoring sites in England. The characteristics considered are the concentrations of nutrients (orthophosphate, nitrate, nitrite), ammonia, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and selected metals/metalloids (afterwards referred to as metals) – arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel andContinue reading “State of the water environment: long-term trends in river quality in England: 2024”

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fund for Nature

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fund for Nature has been created by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and is overseen by Natural Cambridgeshire, the Local Nature Partnership for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We will soon by issuing a second call for projects. The Fund will support projects that attract external investment, that can create a streamContinue reading “The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fund for Nature”

The Charter for Small Waters

Around 75% of England’s freshwaters are small waterbodies including streams, ponds, small lakes, springs, flushes and ditches. These habitats support over 70% of our freshwater species and provide essential resources and connectivity across the wider landscape. Small waters represent a significant opportunity to take efficient and effective measures to drive environmental improvement and argues forContinue reading “The Charter for Small Waters”

Tidal River Thames Citizens’ Jury on Rethinking Water

The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was organised by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group, working with the Involve Foundation; an independent charity, who acted as the main point of contact for jury members throughout the process. The jury, which took place in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspectsContinue reading “Tidal River Thames Citizens’ Jury on Rethinking Water”