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    Water and Society

    CREW supports the Scottish Government and its delivery partners to inform and steer water policy, by delivering objective and robust water research at the science : policy interface.

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    Hydrological Extremes, Coasts and Risk Management

    CREW research focuses on improving understanding of climate-water-human interactions from source to sea, flooding and water scarcity, nature based solutions, and resilience and adaptation.

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    Land and Water Resource Management

    CREW research focuses on providing high quality science knowledge on land use and soil management, diffuse pollution, natural capital, net zero, circular economy and blue-green infrastructure.

  • Water running over rocks, Glen Etive. Photo credit: Jeremy Walker. Source: Getty Images

    Water Quality and Health

    CREW research focuses on improving understanding of the interrelationships between water quality, human and environmental health, considering drinking water, wastewater, drainage, epidemiology and contaminants in the environment. 

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Arable Futures: New guidance supports Scottish farmers to plan for water scarcity

20th March 2026
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CRW2025_09 The use of large wood structures in river restoration in Scotland

12th May 2026
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