
Leading-edge farm trials show early promise for protecting groundwater and environment
New and innovative farming methods that build resilience to climate change and protect a precious aquifer are being trialled by TAP.
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Adur and Ouse Catchment Partnership launch new website
Gareth Williams of the Environment Agency introduces the work of the Adur and Ouse Catchment Partnership.
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SuDS to Safeguard Groundwater
With ecosystem services now being a core element of the Local Plan, Susie Howells, TAP’s Partnership Development Manager, looks at the emerging benefits of sustainable drainage – using plant power to help naturally cleanse polluted water.
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Groundwater Home School
Bring groundwater to life with unique and fun activities – making an edible aquifer, creating a wearable water cycle or sketching out a stygiobite!
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Let’s champion the importance of soil
Aimee Felus, who manages The Aquifer Partnership project, marks World Soil Day on 5 December by digging deeper into why soil is so important.
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Southern Water Pesticide Amnesty
Southern Water is launching a pesticide amnesty today on the Brighton and Worthing Chalk Blocks.
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Soil and Nutrient Workshop
Thirty five farmers, land managers and environmental specialists came together to learn about the links between good soil health and crop yields.
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Trialling innovative farming methods with The Aquifer Partnership farms
The water stored in the chalk around Brighton is a resource, supplying drinking water to the residents and businesses of Brighton and Hove.
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Interactive model of aquifer is a hit with visitors
Partners came along to the Wild Chalk event at East Brighton Park, a free family event.
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Grant schemes to support farmers in protecting groundwater quality
The Aquifer Partnership is a collaboration between key authorities.
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A win-win for all
The Aquifer Partnership project ran a workshop for farmers, land managers and advisers from the Brighton Chalk Block.
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The importance of rainscapes
Rainscapes are an innovative and cost-effective way of reducing water pollution caused from highway run-off.
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Healthy soils give healthy yields and lead to better water quality
Thirty five farmers, land managers and environmental specialists came together on Thursday 15 November.
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Cover Crop Study
TAP has been trialling the use of cover crops over winter 2017-2018 in the Brighton area.
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