Tag Archives: World Water Day

How many lakes are there in Scotland?

Posted on March 22, 2021 by NatureScot

A trick question perhaps?! On World Water Day, our freshwater advisory officer Ewan Lawrie takes a closer look at the answer. Similar to “how long is a piece of string?”, how you measure and define a body of water can … Continue reading →

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#YCW2020: A spotlight on our freshwater and wetland habitats for World Water Day

Posted on March 20, 2020 by NatureScot

This year’s message for World Water Day – Water and Climate Change – Everyone Has a Role to Play – stresses the need for us to use water wisely and care for our watery habitats and species. With increasingly extreme … Continue reading →

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Celebrating World Water Day with Peatlands

Posted on March 22, 2018 by NatureScot

Since 2012, over 10,000 hectares of peatlands have been set on the road to restoration through the Scottish Government-funded Peatland ACTION initiative, coordinated by Scottish Natural Heritage. On World Water Day, Fiona Mann, Peatland ACTION Communications Officer, explains the importance … Continue reading →

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