{"id":925,"date":"2021-01-29T15:59:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T15:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/water\/?p=925"},"modified":"2021-01-29T15:59:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T15:59:37","slug":"ipr-event-reflections-on-uk-rivers-and-aquatic-ecosystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/water\/2021\/01\/29\/ipr-event-reflections-on-uk-rivers-and-aquatic-ecosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"IPR event: \"Reflections on UK rivers and aquatic ecosystems\""},"content":{"rendered":"

Hosted by the Institute for Policy Research<\/a>, and chaired by WIRC's Prof Jan Hofman<\/a>, a panel of water experts will discuss the current state of UK rivers, and the challenges and choices we face to protect and improve them.<\/p>\n

The event is will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 3rd February. To register please visit the event's Eventbrite page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About this Event<\/h3>\n
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Our rivers and water systems are vital for life. They provide water for us to drink and grow crops, power our industries, and provide us with tranquil places to explore and enjoy. Today though, our rivers are under threat - and so is the wildlife that inhabits them. The climate crisis; a growing population; and intensive farming, development and industry needs are perpetually adding to the over abstraction of our water environments. It is vitally important that we find the right balance between our daily water needs and nature. Our water environment is a precious resource that we must preserve for the future prosperity of wildlife, people and businesses.<\/p>\n

To debate these issues we are delighted to welcome a panel of water experts to the University of Bath. The panel will look to discuss the current state of UK Rivers and the levels of biodiversity loss that we are witnessing; and the challenges and choices we face to protect and improve our rivers. How do we find a better balance that protects people and nature? What role should water companies play?<\/p>\n

Speaker biographies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ruth Barden<\/strong> is Director of Environmental Strategy at Wessex Water. She has over 20 years\u2019 experience in the water industry, particularly focused on environmental and wastewater aspects.<\/p>\n

David Dangerfield<\/strong> is Director of Water, Land and Biodiversity at the Environment Agency, responsible for leading their work on water quality, water quantity, farming, contaminated land, wildlife and fisheries.<\/p>\n

Richard Higgs<\/strong> is the Programme Manager of Riverlands at the National Trust, a \u00a313 million programme of catchment work at 12 projects in partnership with Environment Agency.<\/p>\n

Dr Rose O\u2019Neill<\/strong> is Natural England\u2019s Principal Specialist for People and the Environment. Rose leads social science in Natural England, and specialises in behaviour change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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