UK WaterLANDS artists exhibit ‘Tenderbog’ in Estonia

Pictured: Big Felt and Bog Pool, from Tenderbog by Laura Harrington and Feral Practice (Image Credit: Juri Vlassov) Two UK artists Laura Harrington and Feral Practice (Fiona MacDonald), who work together as part of the WaterLANDS artists in residence, took part in an exhibition ‘Unbounded within – Symbiotic Subjectivities’, in Pärnu, Estonia. The exhibition, which was … Read more

WaterLANDS artist invited to help reshape an international agreement to protect peatlands

Pictured: Dunga Swamp in Kisumu, Kenya courtesy of the Venice Agreement Laura Harrington, one of the two UK WaterLANDS artists-in-residence, was invited to take part in the Third Biannual Global Workshop of the Venice Agreement (VA) on peatlands in Kisumu, Kenya (2 – 5 June 2026). She was representing her work with peatlands in the UK … Read more

Will you take part in a new study examining the impact that flooding can have on your mental health?

Pictured: Downsteam of Methley Bridge, River Calder. Have you been flooded or do you live in a West Yorkshire community that is at risk of flooding? If so, please take just 10 minutes to complete this survey and share it with anyone you know who may be interested before the end of January 2026. It … Read more

New research to examine how flooding affects the mental health of communities

Hundreds of people across West Yorkshire who live in communities at risk of flooding are being urged to take part in new research to help reduce the impact on the mental health of flood victims and provide them with the vital support they need. A large-scale online survey is being carried out by researchers at … Read more

New research to examine what impact flooding can have on the mental health of at risk communities

Picture courtesy of Dave Connolly, Calderdale Council Hundreds of people across West Yorkshire, who live in communities at risk of flooding, are being urged to take part in new research to help reduce the impact on the mental health of flood victims and provide them with the vital support they need. A large-scale online survey … Read more

Successful funding bid for Blue Green Demonstrator site

The plan to develop a Blue Green Demonstrator site at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm (MVUF) in Leeds to demonstrate the many benefits of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) is now one step closer to becoming a reality. Yorkshire Resilience Flood and Coastal Committee approved a £97,000 Local Levy bid from the  West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme Board to … Read more

🎬 Summer BogFilmFest 2025: Experience the Magic of Peatlands

 🎬 📍 Across Northern England | iCASP, WaterLANDS and Great North Bog Partners A Bog Film Festival is being held across the north of England to encourage people to discover why peatlands matter and learn about the crucial work being undertaken to restore them. Three exciting events are being held in the lead-up to International … Read more