Discover new flooding resources, designed for primary schools by SEPA
Flooding is becoming more frequent in Scotland, making it more important than ever for young people to understand what causes it and how it affects our communities. SEPA has announced (August 2025) new engaging, free curriculum-linked resources to help turn this serious subject into an inspiring learning experience.
Join the Great UK WaterBlitz!
The next Great UK WaterBlitz will be taking place over the weekend of 19-22 September. Join Earthwatch Europe and add your data to the call for change. To take part, sign up and claim your water testing kit. There’s only a limited number of kits available. Why not take part [...]
Staying safe from Bloomin’ Algae
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) share information about Bloomin’ Algae, a citizen science app for reporting the presence of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. The app helps speed up public health warnings about harmful algal blooms and can help teach you how to recognise the risks to you, [...]
Sign up for your Great WaterBlitz testing kit!
Earthwatch have announced their Great UK WaterBlitz will be taking place over the weekend of 25-28 April. To take part, sign up and claim your water testing kit. There’s only a limited number of kits available.
The next Great UK WaterBlitz is announced!
Take action for your local river, lake, stream or pond and help Earthwatch build a picture of freshwater health in the UK. Join the Great UK WaterBlitz over the weekend of 25-28 April 2025.
Results in for the Great UK WaterBlitz 2024!
During 20-23 September, Earthwatch UK received over 2,300 data points from over 4,500 citizen scientists. The Guardian (21 October 2024) also shared this story. The key findings: 61% of data points showed poor water quality with significant regional variation Data show the Anglian and Thames river basin districts have the [...]
Fish migration trial a splashing success
Ever wondered how fish manage to navigate through hydro schemes? Watch this SEPA video to find out more about this innovative project to help fish migration along the River Dee.
Explore the depths of aquatic adventures
As global leaders gather for World Water Week, the Children & Nature Network share stories and statistics on how aquatic adventures at an early age can foster a life-long connection to the outdoors — and even change students’ lives. Read their feature article (August 2024) BOUNDARY WATERS TRANSFORMATIONS: How time [...]
