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,…

One area that we know can impact on waterbodies meeting good ecological status is water governance. Water governance arrangements across the North West River Basin District vary considerably, and as part of a wider package of work we commissioned a consultant (Eunomia) to take a closer look at the governance arrangements…

Natural Course publishes its latest findings as part of the ‘reviewing the model for water management in the North West’ project The latest report is an in-depth study of Cumbria, providing a more detailed understanding of governance arrangements across the county Following on from the high-level study of water governance…

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,…