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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.

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    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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River with surrounding woodland. Photo credit: Lorna Cole.

Highlighting the Role of Natural Capital in Protecting Scotland’s Water Environment

18th June 2026
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A village flooded by high water, with streets and buildings partially submerged, leafless trees standing in floodwater, and wooded hills in the background under a grey sky. Photo Credit: Ian McCourt - Callander Flood Group

Reducing the mental health and wellbeing impacts of flooding: Informing cross-policy action in Scotland

28th May 2026
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