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Alan Smith Oliver Grievson Insightful points, which is the inspiration for my simple 3-point “LOBBY YOUR FUTURE INCUMBENTS” campaign. This is my wish list, and what I’m feeding through to my local potential incumbents. 1. DELAY the PR24 Final Determination to allow time for a well-balanced technical, environmental, scientific and financial (bills) scrutiny before approving. Incoming government shouldn’t adopt the lazy approach of just signing off what’s already been proposed as it will lead to continued “regrets” solutions of concrete-pouring to achieve a senseless reduction in average spills per year. 2. RESHAPE the instructions for the water industry on how to develop the business plans to adopt a truly CATCHMENT SYSTEMS approach with recognition of the multi-stakeholder approach required to truly achieve river health (align with statutory DWMPs to also address flooding and growth requirements?). 3. Identity a LEADERSHIP authority that the public and river health warriors can hold to account. Give the leading authority the mandate to convene and hold to account the multi-disciplinarity of all the other authorities with a stake and responsibility in achieving river health (agriculture, highways, contaminated land, trusts and local interest groups etc..).

The 5 Florida Water Management Districts all report #waterloss a little differently which makes this program so interesting. The Florida Water Loss Program introduces a standardized methodology for estimating #waterloss and assessing #datavalidity. As a result, those utilities in the state that want to control #waterlosslikeaboss are taking full advantage of the opportunity. 💧 💪 Northwest Florida Water Management District Suwannee River Water Management District St. Johns River Water Management District Southwest Florida Water Management District South Florida Water Management District

Amidst the #WaterCrisis, let's shine a light on the often overlooked #NatureBasedSolutions: our #wetlands! 🌱💧 Tomorrow marks #WorldWaterDay 💧, a perfect time to recognize the vital role wetlands play in sustaining our water supply. Serving as nature's reservoirs, they store and gradually release freshwater back into the ground, replenishing vital sources for cities and rivers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Vm84i1 An infographic by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

Laudible but narrow view (apart from the non-achievable, safe, designated river bathing water stretches proposal). Reminiscent of many idealistic demands from all quarters over recent years, prompting recent verbal diorreah rhetoric from Labour and Liberal Party posturing, including the former painting itself into an embarrassing corner, and yet still aiming to keep in place a current, deeply unpopular, broken water model in England. THE BIG MISSING QUESTION? who and how are we going to pay for this shopping list? Sorry, no good coming up with the gossamer-thin line "out of water company profits." Not under the present system. More profits = more improvements (and more for shareholders). Less profits etc...but all funded from the water bill payer. Like it or not, that's how it works. Until someone with grown-up long trousers puts their foot on the ball and says, hold on, lets have a grown up debate about rivers, like consulting real independent environmental & economic experts, deciding on priority, timing, cost, affordability, an appropriate, properly funded vehicle (EA?) to monitor and police the water environment, appropriate vehicles (WC's) to deliver improvements, etc we will continue to have this merry-go-round of demands which take us absolutely nowhere and delivers headlines and shopping lists only. The public wants to stop sewage, agricultural, road run-off, and other pollutants discharging into rivers. Politicians have to end shameful one liners despite having months to think through a coherent strategy and plan. The post election Ofwat announcement PR24 (25-30) of billing increases v size of investment will set the scene. Presumabley, Kier, Reed, and co could not and would not politically tolerate an annoucement of big billing increases from the ‘bad guys’ who they have lampooned so much. I am hearing on the grapevine that Ofwat WILL announce huge capital investment (similar to that in the water company Business Plans (BP's)... BUT... with much smaller allowed billing increases than those demanded in the BP’s. Triggering a wholesale march by all companies to the CMA. That scenario in itself may generate, by default, a restructuring of the industry, as well as, politically, kicking the can down the road.....bizarre but feasible when you take into account twisted and devious political logic.

Very interesting suggestions for how a new government should immediately re-shape water regulation by Jacqueline Diaz-Nieto. Interested to hear others’ views …. I’m not sure how realistic it would be to reframe requirements within a brief pause. Thoughts?

Our environment is in crisis. From raw sewage dumping in our waters to dirty air. It’s not just nature at risk, but the health of our communities too. Everyone, no matter where they live, should have the right to a clean and healthy environment. Please sign this petition if you care about our environments. #sewagescandal #waterscandal #biodiversitycrisis

💧 Water scarcity isn't just an environmental concern; it's a catalyst for social and political unrest. From triggering conflicts to becoming a weapon in armed disputes, understanding water's crucial role in stability is vital. Let's advocate for equitable access to water resources and foster transboundary cooperation for a more sustainable and peaceful world. #ChooseIntegrity #WorldWaterDay #AqualabPH #WaterForAll #GlobalStability

In the latest edition of The Water Report US, Alta’s own Dr. Robin Nimmer weighs in with fellow experts on the important subject of keeping Washington's waters "Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable" (page 12). In Section 4, Dr. Nimmer touches on the specific lessons to take from communities who have faced the serious, wide-spread repercussions of contaminated groundwater. Check out the full article below! Thank you to The Water Report US for leading these critical discussions. We also look forward to furthering this topic and many more at next week's American Water Resources Association - Washington Conference! Details here: https://lnkd.in/g2vYWy_c #watermanagement #waterprofessionals #sustainability #groundwater #waterquality

In an unprecedented environmental concern, reports are showing that water companies have caused a record number of raw sewage spills into English rivers and seas in 2023. Environmental rules may allow for limited discharges due to heavy rain, but the instances of "dry spills" suggest a deeper issue at play. With over 3.6 million hours of sewage spills recorded this year, the numbers have alarmingly doubled from 2022.   Read more about the impact and the possible solutions in this eye-opening BBC report: #waterreuse #wastewatertreatment #wastewater #genwatertech #UK  

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! In honor of today, we would like to recognize the incredible importance of Indigenous contributions to the environment and the water industry. Incorporating Tribal knowledge and ensuring participation in water-related decisions is essential. The October issue of The Water Report (being released on 10/15) shares excerpts from a recent report describing the climate adaptation barriers and unmet needs identified by participants in listening sessions with government staff, citizens, and elected officials from Northwest coastal Tribes in Washington and Oregon. If you aren't yet a subscriber but want to see some more Tribal related news and funding opportunities, check out these recent blog posts! 1. https://lnkd.in/g969PYHP 2. https://lnkd.in/gkAzC9hj 3. https://lnkd.in/gYu74NTX