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October 24, 2024
In line with the Scottish Government's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045, a new CREW project carried out by researchers at the University of Glasgow and CBEC eco-engineering is shedding light on sediment management in hydropower operations. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the impact of sediment delivery to hydropower structures and explore the potential economic implications of these changes, particularly in the face of climate change. Background and Scope
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August 20, 2024
A recent CREW project led by The James Hutton Institute, in collaboration with Scotland’s Rural College, the University of Aberdeen, and the British Geological Survey, highlighted a pressing issue for Scotland: the increasing likelihood and duration of water scarcity events due to climate change. This project, focused on the impact of these changes on three critical sectors—crop production, livestock farming, and distilleries.
July 22, 2024
The Crucial Role of Healthy Soils in Scotland's Economy: Costs and Mitigation Strategies Healthy soils are the backbone of many sectors within the Scottish economy, playing a vital role in improving crop yields, storing water to mitigate drought and flooding, and regulating water flow to rivers and lochs. However, when these soils are degraded, the impacts, both direct and indirect, can lead to significant costs for individuals, society, and the broader economy.
June 14, 2024
Scotland's lochs have long been cherished for their natural beauty, providing habitats for diverse wildlife and acting as beneficial recreational spaces for locals and tourists alike. However, these iconic water bodies face serious challenges such as climate change and nutrient run-off that threaten their ecological integrity and public health.
June 13, 2024
CREW has initiated Science Policy Fellowships aimed at bridging the gap between scientific research and policy implementation. These fellowships enable Scotland's research community to advocate for critical, evidence-based science that addresses water-related policy, regulatory, and industry needs.
Water scarcity occurs when access to sufficient water, both in quantity and quality, becomes limited. This can happen due to increased demand or reduced supply, such as during more frequent and severe droughts. Scotland’s climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, exposing the country to climate-related risks that were previously deemed insignificant.
May 27, 2024
Scotland’s freshwater lochs are complex ecosystems teeming with life. They are home to an array of fish species, which are crucial to the ecological health of these habitats. Effectively monitoring these fish populations in such vast water bodies poses a challenge that requires innovative solutions and effective collaboration. As pressures from human activities such as large-scale hydro-electric developments mount, the monitoring, understanding and safeguarding of Scotland’s freshwater fish is increasingly important.
5th International Workshop on High Temporal Resolution Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland 17th-19th of June 2024
Your Planet Your Future Sowing Seeds for the Next generation Careers for People and the Environment Posted on behalf of Rachel Helliwell and Lorna Dawson
February 26, 2024
The Hydro Nation International Centre's World Water Day event, 'Leveraging water for a just transition' is fast approaching. On 22nd March 2024, this hybrid event with live streaming will take place at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. The programme for the event and Eventbrite link to register are available here: 2024 | Hydronation International Centre (hnic.scot)