More diversity in the #environmental community means more wide ranging perspectives + better engagement with the change that needs to happen to improve #Rivers We’re committed to improving diversity in our field or should I say ‘on our waterways!’ 🐟💧💙💚👍 @EnvAgencyNW

What to do with failing water companies like Thames Water and why special administration wouldn't cost the customers anything. Talking to @wrobinson101 today (13' 15") @BBCRadio4 #youandyours. https://t.co/7IUzBmTt45

Our views are sought on how to shape how council services in Lancashire are developed in future. That'll include delivering nature's recovery across the county. Currently, there's 1 county, 2 unitary, & 12 district councils, 1 combined authority, & no metro-mayor. #LancashireLGR

Can we build new roads without threatening biodiversity? Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring environmental impacts of major road developments, including pollution from run-off and whether schemes such as biodiversity net gain are fit for purpose.

📢 New podcast episode! We’re tackling sewage💩How does it end up in our rivers? Why might treated sewage pose an even bigger problem than the raw stuff? How do we map, monitor, and repair the broken system? Spotify: https://t.co/gF96B2JHWx Apple: https://t.co/rSi1NrevTc

📢 It's September & Big River Watch is back! Download the Big River Watch app & get ready to survey your local river between the 19th & 25th September. Every observation helps us fight for wild, healthy, natural rivers. 👀 What will you see this time? https://t.co/DAGw2pfWZG

The Festival of Light returns to Rivington Terraced Gardens this October & it's going to be more spectacular than ever! Tickets on sale now. So make sure you secure your spot for this unforgettable event before they're sold out. You can get tickets here 👇 https://t.co/c2EzmOqYgN

Members of #TeamEA will be at this year's Environmental Services and Solutions Expo to highlight the work we do to protect people and the environment. From keynote speeches to drop-in sessions, find out what the team will get up to: https://t.co/gjsTpDcEgC

📢 Public drop-in on reducing flood risk in #Hindley. Have your say on the potential options as part of the Hindley, Platt Bridge and Abram Proposed Flood Risk Management Scheme. 📅 Wednesday 3rd September ⌚ 3.30pm to 7pm 📍 Hindley Community Association, WN2 3HU

Ready for a fresh start? Our FREE #RootsToWellbeing course helps you gain skills & lasting friendships. It is for people aged 19+, in #wigan & #leigh who are currently unemployed). Read how it changed Eric & Andrew's lives!✨ https://t.co/a4hTlpx8mR #NewBeginnings #Wigan #Leigh

Aerial shots captured the reinstatement of the entrance to Miller Park, undertook by the #Preston and #SouthRibble Flood Scheme. The resin-bound surface says 'Welcome to Miller Park'. Two new floodgates have been installed here to help reduce the risk of flooding. @TheFloodHub

☀️ Rivers are running low and wildlife is struggling after England’s driest January–June since 1976. Learn about drought’s impact on rivers and wildlife and the solutions we need in our latest blog 👇 https://t.co/FzY9k6lmgG

https://t.co/idBZLCagq4 Our friends at @Paddle_UK @ATFreshwater @TheGreenBlue @RYA have developed lots of handy videos to help you #CheckCleanDry your kit. Find more below👇 ⛵️ https://t.co/vnYhL2ZcIe 🎣 https://t.co/b8JqxdIzAQ 🛶 https://t.co/VNTOOCL4YC

MORE NEWT ACTION TODAY!!! This morning we were at the Damselfly Wetland conducting our pond dipping surveys and water quality monitoring. We had some fantastic results. All data collected is sent to the @RibbleTrust for analysis.

Huge well done to all the volunteers, experts & partners (including @GroundworkCLM colleagues) who made the @TawdFriends Bioblitz a huge success at the weekend. 300 different species were identified. Your commitment to conservation is truly remarkable! (pics c/o @TawdFriends)

Glorious Tawd Valley Park BioBlitz with many Douglas friends travelling to join in! Here’s Sam⁩ ⁦@GroundworkCLM⁩⁩ explaining what we were up to! ⁦@TawdFriends⁩ ⁦⁦@Westlancsbc⁩ ⁦Check out the app that we use to log wildlife data ⁦@inaturalist⁩

Killer shrimp are tiny but aggressive. They attack and kill native species including fish eggs. Help prevent the spread of these and other invasive species, remember to #CheckCleanDry your kit after you leave the water. https://t.co/r4zUj0fE51

⚠️ Hot weather increases KHV risk – but you can help protect fisheries. Warm summer water temperatures create the perfect conditions for outbreaks of disease, such as Koi Herpesvirus (KHV). This devastating disease affects common and mirror carp and can cause significant losses.

@GroundworkCLM & @BpoolCouncil are amongst 19 partnerships to receive funding today, as part of Nature Towns and Cities, a new UK-wide mission to enable millions more people to enjoy nature and green space close to home. (2/3) https://t.co/ii8lBwAXhX #NatureTownsAndCities

Closing date September so still time to apply!

“People assume that brownfield sites are very low value for biodiversity – until they see what a brownfield site really can do…”