A new Freshwater Natural Capital report by The Rivers Trust finds that England’s rivers, canals, lakes and ponds provide annual economic benefits in excess of £1.7 billion, plus numerous wider health and biodiversity benefits.
Natural CapitalResearchRiver Restoration & WildlifeEngaging StakeholdersUsing Data & Evidence
A decision support tool to help identify where the creation or improvement of publicly accessible green and blue spaces could have the greatest benefits for health and wellbeing.
Health & WellbeingApps & ToolsTechnical Support & TrainingUsing Data & Evidence
This literature review outlines findings from 60 documents and interviews with nine experts on existing knowledge around pro-water campaigning and behaviour change.
This website provides information on priority river (including streams) and lake habitats in England, how you can get involved in their protection and restoration.
River Restoration & WildlifeLakesApps & ToolsUsing Data & Evidence
The guide gives an overview with links to the range of natural capital tools available, with step by step instructions on how to use them.
Case Studies & ProjectsDelivering ImprovementsNatural CapitalApps & ToolsUrban Water Management
Benefits Report of the Catchment Based Approach for 2019-20
ResearchDelivering Improvements
Delivering sustainable urban water management through local action.
Urban Water ManagementTechnical Support & Training
The Chalk Stream Restoration Group has been working on a draft Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy.
Guidance on designing wetlands to improve water quality.
Delivering ImprovementsApps & ToolsWater QualityClimate ChangeUrban Water Management
A series of online video tutorials to help CaBA partnerships get started with using GIS.
Technical Support & TrainingUsing Data & Evidence
The Fund has been set up to support farmers and landowners in the implementation of measures that work with natural processes to reduce flood risk to the major road network (‘A’ roads and motorways). The Fund is being piloted in parts of the Little Don, River Etherow and River Irwell catchments.
Flood ResilienceDelivering Improvements