Natural England’s Post

We have secured a record number of commitments from water companies to improve the environment. They must take more than 24,000 actions over the next five years as part of the Water Industry National Environment Programme. This is a rolling five-year plan, developed in collaboration with Ofwat, Natural England and water companies. Actions include: 💙 Protecting and enhancing rivers 🌧️ Upgrading storm overflows 🏊 Improving bathing water sites 💧Reducing water abstraction This represents £22bn of investment in England to benefit the water environment and customers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq_HarQx

We welcome this news from the Environment Agency, which formed part of our record investment package for the water sector announced in our 2024 price review. This quadrupling of investment provides water companies with an opportunity to turn around their environmental performance and regain customers’ trust by improving their services. Along with the Environment Agency, we will be monitoring companies and hold them to account for their pledges to deliver on their plans.

It's been an incredibly busy year at Natural England on water and a large part of that is the incredible work we have been driving forward for better outcomes in PR24. As we start this year we are already thinking about PR29 and our aspirations but for now time to reflect on some great things we achieved. 🌍💧 New Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) Data Released – What It Means for Nature 🌿🐟 The latest WINEP data release marks another crucial step in understanding how the water industry is investing in our environment. This multi-billion-pound programme sets out the commitments water companies must deliver to improve water quality, restore freshwater habitats, and protect biodiversity. So, what does this mean for nature? ✔️ More investment in catchment-based solutions – Working with nature, not against it, to tackle pollution at its source. ✔️ Strengthening freshwater habitats – Addressing the pressures on our rivers, lakes, and wetlands, ensuring they remain vibrant ecosystems for wildlife. ✔️ Tackling water scarcity and climate resilience – Nature-based solutions play a key role in making our water systems more sustainable, in the right places. However, delivering these ambitions requires collaboration. Regulators, water companies, conservation groups, and local communities must work together to ensure that WINEP drives real ecological improvements, not just meets compliance targets. As we face increasing environmental pressures, how do we make sure this programme delivers lasting benefits for nature? By strengthening partnerships and working collaboratively to turn commitments into real, on-the-ground impact. #WaterIndustry #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Rivers #WINEP #WaterQuality #CatchmentManagement #Lakes #Wetlands #WaterQuantity

According to the latest U.N. report, 2 billion people or 26% of the world's population lack access to safe drinking water. Delve deep into the latest data on Europe's water stress, its impact on local ecosystems and communities, and the need for a more comprehensive water resilience strategy. By adopting nature-inspired approaches to water management and preserving the water cycle, we can safely handle stormwater runoff, reduce flood risks, and replenish groundwater reserves at the same time. Find out more about sustainable stormwater management practices and the role they can play in safeguarding our water resources for generations to come - https://lnkd.in/dPMjKM_Z

The consultation deadline for the new national water agreement has been extended until 5:00pm AEST Friday 10 May. A new national agreement will build on the sound water management principles that were established in the 2004 National Water Initiative to address new water management challenges: • help address the impacts of climate change • help increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ influence in water resource management • help improve access to safe and secure drinking water • take a strategic approach to groundwater management. Find out how you can help secure Australia’s water future https://brnw.ch/21wJq3r. #NaturePositive #Water #ausgov

The River Liffey currently supplies 85% of the water for the Greater Dublin Area. Our dependence on this single source leaves the region exposed to risks of drought and contamination. In addition to this, increasing demands fuelled from housing needs and climate change means that by 2044, our water demand is projected to rise by 34%.   The GDA’s growing water supply deficit is not sustainable - we need a new source of water along with better wastewater treatment systems. If investment in water and wastewater treatment is not made urgently, the city will be without water within a decade. Read our full priorities here - https://bit.ly/40dsagy #VoiceofDublinBusiness #GeneralElection

Our California Water Plan includes an important roadmap to water resilience with seven critical objectives presented: 1. Support watershed resilience planning and implementation. 2. Improve resilience of State, federal, and regional “backbone” built water infrastructure. 3. Improve resilience of “backbone” natural infrastructure. 4. Advance equitable outcomes in water management. 5. Support and learn from Tribal water and resource management practices. 6. Increase support for regulatory programs and enhance regulatory flexibility to address a changing climate. 7. Provide guidance and support continued resources for implementing actions toward water resilience. Read more about the California Water Plan and how we will achieve these goals at https://lnkd.in/gxvKW2BV #California #WaterPlan #ClimateChange #Objectives

An insightful conversation between Josiah Cox, CEO of our portfolio company CSWR, and Antoine Walter from the (don't) Waste Water podcast! Their discussion highlighted the critical need for innovative solutions to address our global water challenges. Don't miss the full interview on how we can actively invest and save the water world: https://lnkd.in/ecQXf2rH   #RethinkingWater #Sustainability #Innovation

💧𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 – 𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 💧 𝖮𝗎𝗋 𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗄𝗅𝗒 𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽 𝗎𝗉 𝗈𝖿 𝗐𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍: 🚒 🔥When water scarcity collides with wildfires – and politics: The California wildfires have put demands on the regional water supply that cannot be met, and the result is further destruction https://lnkd.in/eiQr52V3 🇪🇺‘The private sector should create more sustainable practices in accessing and consuming natural resources’ – landmark EU report urges the bloc to radically transform water policy https://lnkd.in/eHd7-WAk 🇬🇷 Authorities in Crete have approved a water management plan for the region, which which as well as reservoir infrastructure includes measures to support hotels and encourage the use of water-saving technologies  https://lnkd.in/eFtqwJdw #WaterManagement #WaterPositive #WaterScarcity #Wildfires #Watertech

Is the Water Infrastructure Crisis Here to Stay? Josiah Cox (CEO & Founder of CSWR) explores the alarming state of water infrastructure, highlighting instances of lead contamination and failing systems. #WaterCrisis #InfrastructureProblems #SafeDrinkingWater #LeadContamination #WaterQuality #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalIssues #SustainableSolutions #CommunityImpact #WaterManagement