Water Net Gain

Project Outputs

Willingness to Accept Study

This Water Net Gain (WNG) farmer survey was conducted between September 2025 and January 2026 to understand farms’ water resilience challenges and opportunities, and to assess farmers’ attitudes toward participating in a Water Net Gain scheme.

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Visual summaries have been created to provide a snapshot into the results. There are summaries that focus on questions most relevant to the interests of the different Water Net Gain Stakeholders and there are summaries for each of the local Rivers Trust areas that took part in the study.

Summary for the Farming community
Summary for Rivers Trusts
Summary for Water Companies
Summary for Westcountry Rivers Trust
Summary for Mersey Rivers Trust
Summary for Trent Rivers Trust
Summary for Essex & Suffolk Rivers Trust

Tax and Legal Implications Report

This report outlines what arrangements might form part of the WNG pond installation as well as operation of the scheme and how they might be accepted by the various stakeholders. As every case will be different, bespoke accountancy, legal and planning advice must always be sought before any implementation.

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Smart Pond Design Report

This report, produced by the Water Net Gain project, provides comprehensive guidance on integrating ponds into farmland for water resource management. Designed as a visual, accessible resource, it covers:
• Planning and site selection
• Design principles
• Construction methods
• Biodiversity enhancement
• Maintenance and management
• Links to further resources and case studies

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Water Net Gain FAQs

Please click on this link to access the FAQs Water Net Gain FAQs.

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