On 12th February 2020
In Ecology, Research and Development, Water Management
By Izaak

Exo Environmental have recently started working on a new flat oyster research and development (R&D) project, funded by CEFAS as part of their Seafood Innovation Fund which aims to promote and develop technologies and methods to reinvigorate aquaculture production within British maritime waters. CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science) have given the green […]

Feb

06

Water Framework Directive Assessments (WFD)

On 6th February 2020
In Ecology, Sediment Management, Water Management
By Jack

Water is essential for life. Whether it is for drinking, cleaning or sustaining the ecosystems which we live in, water is arguably one of the most important resources to us. However, since the industrial revolution, our rivers, lakes, reservoirs and boreholes have seen a major change from their natural state or water quality. Environmental issues […]

Sep

16

What are Nature Based Solutions?

On 16th September 2019
In Ecology, General, Research and Development, Sediment Management, Water Management
By David

Nature based solutions is a concept you might have come across, but in many cases, other than knowing they have something to do with nature, it can be difficult to imagine what they actually are. Nature based solutions or NBS, can be implemented in almost any infrastructure project to make use of the various ecosystem […]

Jun

01

Plastic in the Environment

On 1st June 2019
In Ecology, Sediment Management, Water Management
By Luke

Plastic pollution has reached global epidemic proportions; however, consumerism and convenience still demand single-use plastic products. It is a global challenge that has recently become more visible to consumers through television programmes like Blue Planet and terrifying discoveries by Vescovo’s Five Deeps Expedition who found plastic even in the most remote part of the ocean, […]

May

22

RSPB Little Tern Nests Planted

On 22nd May 2019
In Ecology, Engineering, Research and Development
By Luke

Following on from our previous blog posts, our little tern (Sternula albifrons) nest trial with the RSPB went ahead with great haste in order to arrive at nesting sites before the birds, who were very early this year due to the mild winter. The little tern numbers have seriously declined in recent years as they […]

Mar

04

RSPB Little Tern Nests Concept

On 4th March 2019
In Ecology, Engineering
By William

Our company policy is Working with Nature and focus on ecology. This is why we are working with the RSPB to support the endangered Little Tern population in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex by combining our innovative GeoBlock Research and Development experience with the RSPB’s knowledge of Little Tern Conservation work to create innovative tern nests. […]

Nov

19

Sediment Surveys – Nottingham Sediment and Mussels

On 19th November 2018
In Ecology, Sediment Management
By William

As part of an exciting new development, a series of weirs on the river Soar and Trent in Nottinghamshire are considered for renewable energy generation. This development brings prospects for renewable energy, but great care needs to be taken to avoid impact on the local geomorphology and ecology. Exo Environmental was appointed to carry out a […]

Oct

19

Topographic Survey – RSPB Colne and Blackwater

On 19th October 2018
In Ecology, General
By William

At the beginning of October, most people start to get ready for the winter months ahead and typically the idea of spending these days outside in typical British weather is rather off putting. Luck has struck though, and we spent several days in beautiful sunshine out on the saltmarshes and islands in the Blackwater and […]

Sep

28

Sediment Sampling – Boston Manor Park, London

On 28th September 2018
In Ecology, Sediment Management, Water Management
By William

At the end of September, Exo Environmental was called out to complete sediment sampling at Boston Manor Park in London. When we arrived on site, we were a bit surprised to see a completely green pond and it was immediately obvious why some work is needed. The complete covering of the water surface with common […]

Jan

26

Habitat Restoration – Howland’s Marsh Brushwood

On 26th January 2018
In Ecology, Engineering, Sediment Management
By William

As part of the Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners (BHC) four year dredging and restoration project supported by the Interreg 2 Seas initiative, ‘Using Sediment As a Resource (USAR)’, Exo and harbour staff have been busy out on our floating pontoon system and working across the intertidal mudflat installing the brushwood fascine retaining structures in preparation for […]

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