Hydrological Extremes, Coasts and Risk Management

💧 The Autumn Edition of CREW NEWS is now available! 🍂

From understanding the impacts of drought on Scotland's rivers to planning for future water demand, our latest newsletter highlights the research, events and collaborations helping to inform Scotland's water policy and practice.

In this edition:

🦠 New research exploring how modelling can help identify sources of faecal pollution in Scotland's waters

🌿 Expert discussions on the ecological impacts of drought and freshwater recovery

Experts from across the UK recently came together to share knowledge and evidence on a growing environmental challenge: understanding how prolonged drought affects Scotland’s freshwater ecosystems and how they recover when flows return.

The recent spell of dry weather across Scotland and the rest of the UK, accompanied by periods of high temperatures, has brought water scarcity into sharp focus. However, water scarcity is not limited to hot weather and can occur at any time of year during periods of low rainfall. While periods of low rainfall are nothing new, climate projections suggest they are likely to become more frequent, longer lasting and more severe, placing increasing pressure on water resources, businesses and the natural environment. 

💧 The Summer Edition of CREW News is now available ☀️

From climate change, flooding and mental health, to valuing the benefits of protecting and improving Scotland’s water environment, the latest edition of the CREW newsletter highlights recent projects, opportunities and events supporting water policy and practice across Scotland.

In this edition: 

A CREW project is calling for natural capital to be placed at the heart of River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) in Scotland, helping to better connect water management with climate resilience, biodiversity recovery, public health and sustainable land use.

Welcome to the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, CREW NEWS! In this edition we reflect on the launch of Planning for Water Scarcity: Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers and Growers, share a new call for proposals and hear from our Project Manager, Aniska Cameron.

We'd love to hear what you'd be interested in reading in future issues of CREW NEWS.