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Land and Water Resource Management

Protecting Scotland's Lochs: Addressing the Threat of Algal Blooms

Scotland's lochs have long been cherished for their natural beauty, providing habitats for diverse wildlife and acting as beneficial recreational spaces for locals and tourists alike. However, these iconic water bodies face serious challenges such as climate change and nutrient run-off that threaten their ecological integrity and public health. 

Global temperatures are now approximately 1.5ᵒC higher than pre-industrial levels. Rising air and water temperatures, alongside shifting rainfall patterns, are changing our planet’s ecosystem.

Your Planet Your Future

Your Planet Your Future

Sowing Seeds for the Next generation    Careers for People and the Environment

Posted on behalf of Rachel Helliwell and Lorna Dawson

Register of Expertise for the water sector

CREW's Register of Expertise

Connecting opportunity and capability in water science and policy

Visit register.crew.ac.uk

 

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Reach out to colleagues and share your work
Explore skills and find solutions
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CREW's water sector Register of Expertise was launched on World Water Day March 22nd 2023. 

Learn all about it here!