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FBA represents citizen science at Scottish Freshwater Group
The FBA joined other organisations in presenting its citizen science projects at The Scottish Freshwater Group’s 109th meeting.
Big Windermere Survey, August 2023 results
The Freshwater Biological Association and Lancaster University are delighted to share the results of the August 2023 Big Windermere Survey.
FBA appoints new Priority Habitats Project Officer
The Freshwater Biological Association has appointed Josie Niemira as its new Priority Habitats Project Officer.
Freshwater pearl mussels included in new Natural England publication
The FBA is thrilled to have contributed information about our work on the freshwater pearl mussel in Natural England’s newly published selection of case studies.
Head of Science co-authors new freshwater mussel research paper
The FBA’s Head of Science, Dr Louise Lavictoire, is a leading author on a newly published paper concerning captive breeding freshwater mussels.
Big Windermere Survey Thank You Event report
Emma Kelly, Windermere Project Officer, reports on the Big Windermere Survey ‘Thank You Event’ with local citizen science volunteers.
Executive Director reflects on SEFS13
Simon Johnson, Executive Director of the FBA reflects on this years Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences.
FBA Fellow involved in bringing rare stonefly back from the brink
Invertebrate specialist and Fellow of the FBA, John Davy-Bowker, has been involved in saving the critically endangered Yellow Sally Stonefly after it had been declared extinct.
Clean Water Campaign founder fundraising for FBA
Clean Water Campaign founder, Harrison Hunter, is to attempt to swim the length of Windermere on Saturday 19 August in order to raise awareness about water quality and money for charity - including the FBA.
Big Windermere Survey secures funding from Lake District Foundation and National Trust
The FBA is delighted to announce that it has secured funding from the Lake District Foundation and National Trust to continue with the Big Windermere Survey.
The fourth Big Windermere Survey results (Jun, 2023)
The Freshwater Biological Association is delighted to share the results of our fourth Big Windermere Survey.
Hot weather triggers algal blooms in Windermere
Recent hot and dry spells in the Lake District have brought on expected returns of algal blooms in several water bodies, including Windermere.
The third Big Windermere Survey results (Apr, 2023)
The Freshwater Biological Association is delighted to share the results of our third Big Windermere Survey.
FBA partners with Institute of Environmental Sciences to develop training programme
The FBA has entered into partnership with The Institute of Environmental Sciences to develop a modularised training programme based on the new Biology and Ecology Handbook.
FBA to host Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences
The Freshwater Biological Association is delighted to announce that it will be hosting SEFS13 from 18th - 23rd June 2023 in Newcastle.
FBA secures major grant for the Riverfly citizen science programme
The Freshwater Biological Association has recently developed and secured a £300,000 grant to develop the Riverfly Partnership nationally over the next three years.
The second Big Windermere Survey results (Jan, 2023)
The Freshwater Biological Association is delighted to share the results of our second Big Windermere Survey.
FBA calls on world leaders at COP to recognise the value of freshwater ecosystems
The Freshwater Biological Association calls on world leaders at COP to urgently recognise the critical value of freshwater ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands.
The first Big Windermere Survey results (Sep, 2022)
The results of the biggest ever citizen science survey examining the water quality of Windermere – England’s largest natural lake are now available.
Cyanobacterial blooms on Windermere: Statement by FBA
Statement by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University, and Freshwater Biological Association on cyanobacterial blooms on Windermere.