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Ecological Network Tool expanded to cover the whole of the Northwest
New data release for the Ecological Network Tool Spatial extent expanded to cover all catchments in the North West River Basin District We’re pleased to announce that the development of Natural Course Ecological Network Tool for lowland wetlands and woodlands has been completed, and we have finally received the appropriate…
Natural Flood Management in the Wyre Catchment – new video published by Natural Course.
When Natural Course was first initiated, natural flood management (NFM) was an emerging topic. It was not well tested or implemented in the UK, and there were significant evidence gaps. Natural Course has played a critical role in developing the knowledge base, addressing evidence gaps and influencing future ways of…
Natural Course hosts international conference on trialling a Natural Capital approach to fund and deliver environmental benefits
Last week (25-26 April, 2023), Natural Course hosted a successful international engagement event that connected a wide range of over 40 key stakeholders from across Europe. Delegates from LIFE Projects in Austria, Belgium, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, Sweden and Wales attended to network and learn from Natural Course about…
Improving our rivers through stronger collaboration
Water governance arrangements are considered by many to be a significant barrier to implementing improvements to the water environment. Across the Northwest, the situation is complex as there are multiple political boundaries to consider, plus many stakeholders and organisations with responsibilities. Water governance is a key theme for Natural Course,…
Working together to make decisions
Natural Course hosts new training workshops for Catchment Partnerships. We’ve all been in meetings where we haven’t felt very engaged, perhaps you left without having a chance to input, or frankly, it’s just felt like a waste of your time. So how can we ensure meetings have an inclusive, participatory…
Findings from the invasive, non-native species survey of the River Irwell released
Invasive, non-native species (INNS) of plant are a major threat to the health of our rivers and are also damaging to the wider environment and economy. Between June and October 2022, we conducted the largest and most comprehensive survey of INNS plants of the Irwell catchment. Greater Manchester Combined Authority…
Understanding our catchments – new video published by Natural Course
Natural Course has brought organisations and stakeholders together from across the whole of the North West. In doing so, we have combined experience and expertise, knowledge, data and resources resulting in a much more holistic understanding of what is happening in our catchments. We are learning what the challenges are…
Natural Course invited to take part in international conference
In early November 2022 Mark Turner, the Natural Course Greater Manchester team leader, was invited to the ‘storm water systems in the context of climate change adaptation conference’ at the Viimsi Artium in Estonia. This international conference provided an opportunity for partners to present the findings and outcomes of two…
Natural Course – Official partner of the Greater Manchester Green Summit 2022
Natural Course was very proud to be one of the official partners of the fifth Greater Manchester Green Summit which was hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. The theme of the summit was ‘taking climate action today, tomorrow, together’ and featured interactive sessions around the natural environment,…
Natural Course presents at the International Water Association World Water Congress in Copenhagen
The International Water Association World Water Congress and Exhibition is described as the ‘global event for water professionals’ and took place in September 2022, with participants from 102 countries and 160 technical sessions. Natural Course were delighted to have been accepted for an oral pitch and presentation contributing to the…