theguardian.com/environment/20…

Water + sport = low hanging fruit in water re-use

Feels like this land could usefully store water every winter - perhaps for reuse later, as a reservoir, or simply for nature. We have the payment mechanism for this now, under ELMS

This is the moment to incorporate #bluegreeninfrastructure

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Invitation to provide feedback on Natural England’s #GreenInfrastructure Framework of Principles and Standards for England
survey closes on 21 March
icfconsulting.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9K…
#greenspaces

. Water UK's storm overflow plan. Claims to double progress required by govt + cld go faster if govt *actually* implement a handful of measures - wetwipes ban, end auto right to connect, etc. Wld like to see backing 4 single social tariff as costs only small part of total impact.

... rainwater re-use offers biggest potential reduction in potable water-use.

Sobering thread on the urgent reality of global water shortages

We're going to have to get better at living with water

Beavers and NFM

1. With significant flooding affecting parts of the country, we're getting asked about the D word.

A short 🧵on #dredging , #flooding , #climatechange and solutions.

But to start with, dredging is not the solution to major flooding. See:

ciwem.org/assets/pdf/Pol…

Looking forward to a day @Floodex. Give me shout if you're going too

This system works really well to save water. Kudos to SDS Water Source for Business and Devon and Cornwall Police

This consultation closes on Friday so do be sure to get your response in. Plastic wet wipes clog pumps and are foundational in building #fatbergs . consult.defra.gov.uk/wet-wipes-1/we…