Project News
Project update – using Local Nature Recovery Strategies to deliver Water Framework Directive
Case study developed in the lower River Bollin and Sinderland Brook catchment now online. This project took a holistic and place-based approach to look at potential interventions that deliver multiple benefits, integrating water quality and quantity improvements into habitat quality and connectivity. It developed guidance on how to use Local…
The Natural Course Grand Finale!
After eight and a half incredible years, Natural Course is reaching its conclusion. To celebrate the occasion, we invited friends and colleagues to join us at our Grand Finale as we looked back on our highlights, achievements and what we learned along the way over four phases of work consisting…
The Ripple Effect: Integrated decision-making and sustainable finance to deliver improvements to our water environment at scale
Natural Course is hosting ‘The Ripple Effect’ conference on 30 – 31 January 2024 at the Clayton Hotel in Manchester. Hear from people working to improve the water environment and explore the future direction and ambition that will ensure the health and resilience of rivers for the future. This two…
Introducing: The LIFE Integrated Project Collaborative Forum
Natural Course launches informal online Collaborative Forum for LIFE Integrated Projects and water-related projects The forum creates a new space to for projects to network, collaborate and share Natural Course is proud to announce the launch of the LIFE Integrated Project (IP) Collaborative Forum for water-related projects. The Collaborative Forum…
Natural Course Presents: The Integrated Ecological Network Tool
We are pleased to announce our next ‘Natural Course Presents’ webinar An Integrated Ecological Network Tool for Lowland Wetlands and Woodlands in Northwest England Taking place Wednesday 11th August, 12.30 – 13.30 (BST) you are invited to join guest presenter Tom Smart (Natural England) to learn more about the integrated…
Natural Course features in important State of the Urban Environment report
The Environment Agency has published the State of the Urban Environment report (20 July 2021) Natural Course case study features in ‘urban water’ section The launch of the Environment Agency’s State of the Urban Environment report took place this week (20 July) at a virtual event, hosted by Global Action…
Natural Course Presents: Natural Flood Management
We are pleased to announce the first in a series of ‘Natural Course Presents’ webinars. Natural Flood Management: Does nature have the answers? How do we attract private investment to help fund nature recovery? Taking place Wednesday 7th July, 12.30 – 13.30 (BST) you are invited to join Dan Turner…
Natural Capital User Guide launch
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Natural Course launches new Natural Capital User Guide It is designed to be the ‘go to’ reference point for all things natural capital across Greater Manchester. Natural capital tools give decision makers at all levels the tools and evidence to make more informed, joined-up decisions.…
Communicating the importance of natural flood management to a global audience
US Army Engineer Research and Development Centre host virtual book launch for Engineering with Nature: An Atlas, Volume 2 Book features a Natural Course supported case study about natural flood management initiatives at Smithills and Low Leighton (New Mills) A case study showing the benefits of natural flood management interventions…
Blog: Reconnecting with water so we protect it (Yvonne Rees, Eunomia)
Natural Course is working closely with Eunomia to find ways to better manage water locally. On the week the world celebrated World Water Day, we asked their water guru Yvonne Rees what this vital resource means to her. Feeling disconnected Water to me means joy, whether it’s a refreshing drink,…