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The Water Conservators have a very successful Cutter and Crew, which for several years have been winning almost every race. We had great hopes for The Port of London Challenge,…

Picture courtesy of the BBC Following the publication of the report of the Independent Water Commission chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe this morning, Professor Carolyn Roberts, Master of the Worshipful…

The Report from the Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, has been publised and is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/roadmap-to-rebuild-trust-in-water-sector-unveiled-in-major-new-report The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators contributed to the work…

The Company has responded to recent consultations by Defra on Biodiversity Net Gain, putting forward some radical suggestions for a more integrated and less fragmented approach. The full response can…

Last week, Past Master Peter Matthews attended the NWG Innovation Festival in Newcastle as a panellist in the Bioresources Dragons’ Den, at the invitation of AtkinsRéalis. The event provided him…

Water Conservators joined the Caversham Princess at Reading for the annual cygnet count on the River Thames known as ‘Swan Upping’. Swan Upping is an annual ceremony that these days…

On 16th July 2025, The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators had the honour of meeting The Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alastair King and Lady Mayoress Florence King at Mansion…

Members of the Company were welcomed at the impressive Lincoln’s Inn Hall by the City Livery Club for a Civic Banquet with the Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alistair King…

The new Immersive Room at Treloar School and College has become a focal point for students’ curriculum learning. It allows them to get up really close to the environment they…

The Company and Trust have supported Treloar School and College for many years, through collections at Company Lunches, and in response to direct appeals to The Water Conservation Trust CIO.…