Welcome to CREW

CREW, Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters, connects research and policy. We deliver objective and robust research and expert opinion to support the development and implementation of water policy in Scotland. CREW is a partnership between the James Hutton Institute and all Scottish Higher Education Institutes. The Centre is funded by the Scottish Government.

CREW works closely with the Scotland’s Centre of Expertise on Climate Change, ClimateXChange.

Featured Publication

The Scottish Rivers Handbook

‘The Scottish Rivers Handbook’ produced by the James Hutton Institute and the University of Stirling for CREW, is an accessible, fully illustrated 36 page book that gives an overview of the physical character of Scotland’s rivers. The book aims to educate people on working with river processes and natural forms in a sympathetic manner through explaining their natural forms, functions and benefits to society.

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