Clean Water South 4

Clean Water South 4 - Feb 4th! Explore quick wins, roadmaps from the 6 key topics shaping water in the Central South, plus a special guest!

It’s that time of year again! We’re delighted to invite you to Clean Water South 4, taking place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 4th February, back at the Future Towns Innovation Hub.

Building on our successful event in the summer, in which we focused on co-production and collaboration and received a great amount of input from the network, we’re developing a policy brief. With the current political uncertainty in the Central South (including the delay of devolution), we want to ensure it reaches the right audience to maximise impact.

This session will focus on building a roadmap for collective action:

• What can we achieve in the next six months with minimal funding?

• What will take longer and require more resources?
• How can we work together to explore funding opportunities?

Key Topics & Speakers:
This event will focus on taking forward the six themes and priorities that emerged from our previous event:

1. Data Monitoring and Citizen Science
   Exploring how community-driven data collection can enhance water quality monitoring and inform decision-making.

1. Tackling Emerging Pollutants
   Addressing the growing challenge of pollutants and identifying practical steps for mitigation.

1. Integrated Catchment Management
   Looking at holistic approaches to managing water resources across entire catchments.

1. From Monitoring to Action: Making Data Count
   Turning insights into tangible actions that drive measurable improvements.

1. Water Demand, Access and Efficiency
   Strategies for balancing supply and demand while improving efficiency and accessibility.

1. Planning & Road Run-Off
   Understanding the impact of urban planning and road infrastructure on water systems.

We’re also thrilled to welcome Shaun Stevens from EPS Water, and Chair of the Business South Energy and Utilities Action Group. Shaun will share insights from a State of the Region paper on water in the Central South, focusing on infrastructure and its impact on business and the economy.

There will also be time for networking and informal discussions, so come ready to share ideas and connect with peers across the sector.

We look forward to seeing you there! Agenda will be updated in January! Lunch and refreshments will be served.