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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.
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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)
January 23, 2024
CREW will be hosting a workshop in collaboration with three CREW Science Policy Fellowship projects:
January 17, 2024
December 12, 2023
The consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s proposed principles and considerations in developing policy for the future of the water industry in Scotland in response to the climate emergency.