Additional Resources

You will find further information on this page, which may be useful in relation to the project.

Similar projects

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“Ghost ponds” – How to resurrect in-filled farmland ponds to assist aquatic biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/831859v1.full

New study by Atkins reveals farm winter water storage can ease summer drought

https://www.atkinsrealis.com/en/media/trade-releases/2023/2023-06-22

Guidance on good practice in the management and creation of small waterbodies in Scotland (2000)

https://www.sepa.org.uk/media/151336/ponds_pools_lochans.pdf

Glasgow’s Smart Canal – A pioneering new digital surface water drainage system

https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/about-us/maintaining-and-developing-the-canals/our-projects/glasgows-smart-canal

Ponderful EU

https://ponderful.eu/

 

 

 

 

Useful Reports

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NECR490 Agricultural Ponds Review TEP Report (NECR490)

https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6117029934006272

Water Resource Benefits of Working With Natural Processes – EA

https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/water-resources/water-resources-priority-catchments/supporting_documents/CETJBAXXXXRPZ0019A6C02WRB_WWNP_final%2010catch.PDF

 

 

Data & Mapping

The Water Net Gain project is one of 16 solutions being awarded a share of £40 million via Ofwat’s Innovation Fund Water Breakthrough Challenge 3.