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8 Easy Actions to Save Water
Check out this short video from the United Nations with 8 actions to inspire us all to save more water! "Every drop counts and your...
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Water Wisdom: Opting for a Watering Can to Save Water
Water is becoming increasingly scarce in our warmer, drier summers, however simple changes to our daily habits can make a world of...
Jun 6, 20241 min read


How can our driveways improve water sustainability?
In the UK, where heavy rainfall and flooding are becoming more and more common, new solutions are needed. One way to do this is permeable...
Jun 5, 20241 min read


The Awful Impact of Litter on our rivers
Our rivers may look lovely, but they are under continuous threat from litter. Many pieces of plastic, cigarette butts, or food wrappers...
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Helping wildlife through changing river levels!
Across the Warwickshire Avon Catchment, we are looking to restore rivers and streams to flow more naturally. Many organisations and...
May 28, 20241 min read


The Challenges with Water Resourcing in the Warwickshire Avon Catchment
A lot of the work of charities and NGOs working on UK rivers focuses on Natural Flood Management, or 'Slow the Flow' initiatives. Given...
May 20, 20242 min read


Water Saving Week 2024
From 13th - 17th May 2024 it's Water Saving Week, hosted by Waterwise. Throughout the week, embrace the opportunity to take up water...
May 13, 20241 min read


Learn about flood management
Take a look at these videos created by Warwickshire County Council on flood risk, with some information and advice about various aspects...
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Save Water, Save Wildlife
So how does using less water help to save wildlife? It feels like it has been raining for ever! However, despite the long periods of rain...
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Water-wise Washing
Surely one load of washing won't make a difference...! In fact, it can. By running your washing machine only once it's full, instead of...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Fancy a cuppa?
I love a hot drink... but how can a cup of tea help us save water? Be water wise – take care when filling the kettle by only boiling as...
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Be a water saver... in the shower!
I like a long shower – doesn’t everyone? Most people shower for about seven to eight minutes. But can you try the six-minute shower...
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Can brushing your teeth save water?
Do we need to run the tap whilst brushing our teeth? The simple answer is 'no'! Water Savers do this: Moisten toothbrush, fill a beaker...
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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