I am delighted to announce that Professor Phil Haygarth, Director of the Graduate School for the Environment, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK, will be presenting our the WCWC January webinar on Tuesday 21st January 2025 6.00pm to 7.15pm titled “Transfer of nutrients in runoff and other pathways from agricultural land to water: A future problem still in waiting?”.

This webinar will consider the transfer of nutrients and related polluting substances from agricultural land to our waterways. It will consider the UK position but also put this into a global perspective and there will be a special focus given to phosphorus. Phosphorus is a nutrient that has worked wonders for global food production, yet it is only a matter of a few decades since we started accelerating the global phosphorus cycle by moving fertiliser around the world to help food production. In some parts of the world, substantial quantities of phosphorus are now accumulating in our soils and our river catchments that pose a longer-term threat to water quality, yet to be realised.

Please note that to attend the webinar you will need to register first via the Eventbrite link, attendance is free. You will then receive a return email from Eventbrite with the zoom joining instructions. Any problems contact rob.casey1@hotmail.com

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