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House of Lords Urges Investment for Sustainable Water Solutions

2/22/2026

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Lords Urge Water Investment

The House of Lords debated water management and called for urgent infrastructure investment to support sustainable food production.
Baroness Hayman urged sustainable water storage solutions, highlighting benefits for farmers.
Baroness McIntosh cited Pickering’s Slowing the Flow project as a successful reservoir model.
Agricultural land covers about 70% of the UK and could host small-scale reservoirs to reduce flooding.
Farmers face planning hurdles and a lack of investment schemes, underscoring the need for policy changes.

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Lords Urge Water Investment

The House of Lords debated water management and called for urgent infrastructure investment to support sustainable food production.
Baroness Hayman urged sustainable water storage solutions, highlighting benefits for farmers.
Baroness McIntosh cited Pickering’s Slowing the Flow project as a successful reservoir model.
Agricultural land covers about 70% of the UK and could host small-scale reservoirs to reduce flooding.
Farmers face planning hurdles and a lack of investment schemes, underscoring the need for policy changes.

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