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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…
Natural Course discuss long-term solutions for the water environment with new Defra minister
In September, Natural Course Programme Manager Dave Marshall joined colleagues from the Environment Agency and the Canal and Rivers Trust to meet with Trudy Harrison MP – the newly appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in Defra. The meeting took place at Toddbrook Reservoir (the site where, following intense heavy…
Natural Course hosts international visit to Greater Manchester
Natural Course and the Estonian LIFE Project Urban Storm have a common interest in sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in urban settings and began sharing case studies with each other back in 2019. After a few years of networking remotely, it was our pleasure to welcome partners from Urban Storm to…
Blog: EU Life Integrated Projects – What did we learn?
Natural Course attends workshop on LIFE Integrated Projects in Helsinki We caught up with Daniel – who attended on behalf of Natural Course – to find out more. As Project Manager for Natural Course, I am fortunate to be part of a fantastic community of LIFE Integrated Projects, so it…
Taking a Natural Capital Approach: New video published by Natural Course
Using a natural capital approach to understand and value the benefits to society from the natural environment has gained momentum and grown in prominence over the past few years. It has been a significant area of focus for Natural Course over both Phases 3 and 4 of our work, and…
Natural Course at the River Restoration Centre Annual Network Conference
Members of the Natural Course team and our partners recently had the opportunity to attend and present about our work at the June 2022 River Restoration Centre Annual Network Conference. The conference theme ‘making river restoration mainstream’ aligned perfectly with our projects, and so we were extremely pleased to have…