Freshwater Quality Programme Webinar 15 July 2026 - PACIFIC project update.

A presentation on the PACIFIC project from its lead investigator Dr Daniel Read, UK Centre of Ecology & Hydrology, and Dr Amy Thorpe UKCEH. Project webpage: https://water.leeds.ac.uk/fwq-program... The PACIFIC project is one of the 6 projects which make up the UK Freshwater Quality Programme funded by the National Environment Research Council and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This is the 27th in a series of webinars being held as part of this programme. Currently most UK rivers fail to meet good ecological status. Freshwater ecosystems are facing multiple pressures from a cocktail of pollutants, including chemicals, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, invasive species and land management practices. Five projects from across the UK are taking part in this research programme, and are being supported by the Freshwater Quality Champions team, to ensure findings are shared with stakeholders and deliver impact through freshwater quality improvements. The Freshwater Quality Champions team will be bringing together a series of speakers to present webinars throughout the length of this programme. These will be on a different themes, providing a platform for scientist and stakeholders to share knowledge and experience. These webinars will provide an opportunity for the projects to present their findings, understand the current challenges stakeholders face, learn from other programmes both within the UK and abroad. Visit our webpages: https://water.leeds.ac.uk/fwq-programme Email us: Freshwater@leeds.ac.uk