England waterways

  • England’s Drought Crisis: Water Shortages Could Continue Into Spring 2027

    England’s Drought Crisis: Water Shortages Could Continue Into Spring 2027

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    ENGLAND’S waterways are under mounting pressure, with almost three-quarters of the country still in drought. Fresh modelling suggests every region may need 120% of its usual rainfall to escape drought by April 2027. The National Drought Group is meeting weekly, bringing together ministers, regulators, water companies, farmers and environmental organisations. Suppliers have been ordered to…

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  • Expanding citizen science on England’s waterways

    Expanding citizen science on England’s waterways

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    A pilot project testing a digital tool that lets you report on the health of your local waterways in real time, directly from your phone, ends next month. BluePrint, developed by the Environment Agency in partnership with Hello Lamp Post, follows WaterWatch, a year-long pilot that gathered public observations at five bathing water sites. The…

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