[ July 2026 ]

A year of weather whiplash

The newly published State of the UK Climate report for 2025, which included input from UKCEH hydrologists, reviewed a record-breaking drought bookended by persistent rainfall. We reflect on a year of 'weather whiplash'.

Royal visit to UKCEH stand at Groundswell

We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to our stand at the Groundswell regenerative farming festival, where we showcased the breadth of our scientific research, data and digital tools.

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UKCEH's far-reaching economic benefits

An independent report found that UKCEH generates at least £440 million in annual economic and social value, or £6.80 of value for every £1 of public funding.

Helping business meet nature-positive targets

UKCEH has been working with the Green Finance Institute and WWF-UK to develop and evaluate Nature-Positive Transition Pathways for the UK economy.

NEMC 2026 opens call for presentations and posters

UKCEH, BES and UKEOF are inviting submissions for presentations and posters for the National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC), which will be held on Monday 14 December at the ICC Birmingham.

FDRI innovation session at BHS2026

Do you have an idea or prototype for how we can advance hydrological monitoring? Bring your ideas to FDRI's Innovation Session at the National Hydrology Symposium on 2 September.

Latest Hydrological Summary for the UK

The transition to hot, dry weather in June has continued through July in many areas, increasing water demand and accelerating declines in river flows and soil moisture. Check recent conditions via the UK Water Resources Portal.

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Next steps for developing positive futures for lakes

Heather Moorhouse reports from the mid-term PLURALAKES meeting in the Frisian Lake District of the Netherlands, reflecting on key similarities and differences between there and the English Lake District.

Share your data science expertise

Contribute to the Environmental Data Science Toolbox, a shared open resource designed to make environmental data science methods easier to find, access and reuse.

[ UK Saltmarsh Finance Day ]

How do we unlock the finance needed to restore UK saltmarshes at scale? 

UKCEH, The Crown Estate and Athena Blue brought together experts from finance, business, science, land management and policy to explore how to accelerate private and blended investment into UK saltmarsh restoration. Watch our short video for key insights.