The Scottish Government Hydro Nation Strategy is committed to making Scotland a 'Hydro Nation' where water resources are developed to bring the maximum benefit to the Scottish economy.
SAVE THE DATE
22nd March 2023
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), with live stream.
Free hybrid event is hosted by the Hydro Nation International Centre and supported by the Scottish Government and the James Hutton Institute.
Accelerating Change for a Water Sustainable Future
CREW is delighted to announce we are officially a member of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP).
The OHBP was founded in 2017 and is a collaboration between scientists, utilities, regulators, public health specialists and policymakers, working together to tackle the interconnected challenges impacting the health of humans, nature and the environment. OHBP aims to sustainably balance and optimise health outcomes for all, leading to global health security and integrity of ecosystems.
CREW welcomes applications from Scottish Higher Education Institutes and Research Institutes on two capacity building projects:
CRW2022_01: Developing risk assessment approaches for watch list parameters under the recast Drinking Water Directive
CRW2022_02: The effect of shellfish, kelp and sea grass beds on flood risk and coastal erosion in Scotland
Call dates: Monday 28th November 2022 - noon Wednesday 18th January 2023.
Summary details are provided below.
Project status: This project has been completed.
Please view project publication page here.
CREW Code: CRW2022_01
Theme: Water Quality & Health
Project status: Complete. Please click here to visit the publication page to view the project outputs.
Type of project: Capacity Building
This project evaluated the current status of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Scotland’s waters and identified emerging monitoring approaches and potential technological solutions. The project involved a literature review and elicitation of expert opinion via the use of a questionnaire survey of academics, industry and regulatory stakeholders, and a follow-up workshop. Findings were synthesised into a policy briefing on “Technologies for monitoring and treatment of antimicrobial resistance in water” and a Policy Note on “Antimicrobial resistance in Scotland’s waters”.
Private small sewage systems, such as septic tanks, if not properly managed, can lead to a number of issues including pollution of the water environment and nuisance issues such as ponding and odour. These issues can have significant negative impacts on local communities and are difficult for these communities to address.