Natural solutions for freshwater ecosystem resilience.
Regeneration for all in the face of climate change.
Natural solutions for freshwater ecosystem resilience.
Regeneration for all in the face of climate change.
Let's live well with water
🌱 Living freshwater ecosystems need our help to thrive and we need them for a sustainable future 🌱
At Natural Water, we aim to build resilience in natural ecosystems, to use robust science to appraise them when at risk, and to aid regeneration when their condition is poor.
We want to encourage adaptation to the challenges of climate change through integrating nature’s water needs with our own, in policy and practice.
We want to support everyone to reconnect with the natural water cycle. We know this will benefit our daily lives, our community cohesion, our wellbeing, our livelihoods and our water and food security for the future whilst also protecting the natural world on which we depend and of which we are a part.
So, take your time, look around this site, think about what you might need and then be sure to drop me a line.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Gillian Branson 🌱💧🌍
How can we help?
Scientific investigation, research and assessment
Scientific investigation, research and assessment
Scientific investigation, research and assessment
Gathering a robust evidence base and using science to underpin decision-making on the ground
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- Aquatic and catchment ecology survey and assessment
- River Condition Assessments
- Investigation of river nature climate corridor (river buffer)
- Diffuse pollution investigation and assessment
- Point source investigation and impact assessment
- 'Green' water assessment
- Nutrient neutrality assessment
- Regulatory assessments in the freshwater or marine environment (HRA, WFD, Eels Regs)
- Scientific case-making and expert witness
Freshwater restoration and ecosystem regeneration
Scientific investigation, research and assessment
Scientific investigation, research and assessment
Regenerate freshwater ecosystems by improving lateral and longitudinal connectivity, habitat condition, livelihoods and awareness
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- Whole catchment integrated resilience planning and restoration strategies
- In-channel, riparian and floodplain habitat restoration
- Floodplain reconnection and managing water on your land
- Create a river nature and climate corridor, or river buffer
- Stage zero opportunity identification, assessment and trial
- Local nature recovery opportunities along water network
- Weir removal and fish pass design support and appraisal
- Nature-based solutions for diffuse and point pollution
- Natural capital and ecosystem services - dependencies and business resilience
Living with water
Management and facilitation
Management and facilitation
Both urban and rural areas are within the river ecosystem and we use water for drinking, washing, manufacturing, food production etc. We're all involved in the solutions
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- Blue-green town opportunity assessment
- Active travel connection with water
- Water retention or redirection
- Engagement / education through community action, town waterscape regeneration and citizen science
- Water use awareness and reduction
- Rain water retention and harvesting
- Water neutrality facilitation and innovation
Management and facilitation
Management and facilitation
Management and facilitation
Teamwork, collaboration, partnership working and strategic management are needed for us all to succeed
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- Environmental project management
- Programme management
- Strategic planning and integrated design
- Partnership working
- Creative direction and project concepts
- Facilitation and support
- Research and engagement
- GIS presentation, analysis and story-telling
- Presentations and talks
Our Ethos
Natural Water supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Natural Water considers the 3 permaculture ethics of earth care, people care and fair share throughout its development and uses the 12 permaculture design principles within all its activities.