by Tom McNamara | Feb 27, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Solutions
What is a scrape A scrape is a technique used in river and wetland management that involves creating shallow areas in a body of water to mimic natural processes and promote biodiversity. The technique is typically used in areas where the water has become too deep due...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 6, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Potable Water, Science, Waste Water
Sensor clusters by another name A sonde is a type of instrument that is used for environmental monitoring. It typically consists of a sensor or set of sensors that are used to measure various parameters, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity....
by Tom McNamara | Feb 3, 2023 | Outdoor Water, Potable Water, Science
What is swarm logic Swarm logic is a concept that is inspired by the behavior of certain natural systems, such as ant colonies, bee hives, and flocks of birds. These systems exhibit a high level of coordination and cooperation among their members, and can accomplish...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 2, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Science
What is river monitoring? River monitoring refers to the ongoing observation and measurement of physical, chemical, and biological parameters in rivers. The purpose of river monitoring is to gather data on the health of rivers and streams, identify trends over time,...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | Asset Management, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Waste Water
Different methods There are various ways to measure the health of a river, including both physical and biological methods. Some of the most common ways to measure the health of a river include: Water quality monitoring: This involves measuring various physical and...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | Asset Management, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Waste Water
Bioindicators Bionicators are living organisms that indicate the health of an ecosystem are are ideally abundant and easy to collect. Certain aquatic organisms are considered good indicators of water quality, with the ideal organism being dependent on the specific...
