Online Learning at Cranfield University

May 18, 2020

Rebecca and Eleanor have begun their 'Nature-Based Solutions for Water and Land Management' course. But why are Nature-Based Solutions important?


This week Rebecca and Eleanor begin their eight-week course on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and how these can contribute to delivering sustainable land and water management within urban and rural areas.



NBS are changes that support and improve nature in response to societal challenges. These are based on the knowledge that by creating a healthy and balanced ecosystem, human wellness will be improved due to the range of services we depend on from that ecosystem.


Examples of Nature-Based Solutions

Restoring wetlands within catchment areas can manage water supplies and help protect built environments from flooding and soil erosion.

Creating green roofs and walls and planting trees can capture and intercept rain and floodwater and improve mental health.

Coastal habitat restoration can protect infrastructure from storm events and erosion.


About Rebecca and Eleanor

Rebecca is a Senior Hydrologist with 4 years’ experience working in Environmental Consultancy. She brings invaluable knowledge on 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling with experience in HEC-RAS, Causeway Flow and Flood Modeller, supporting flood risk assessments, drainage design and planning applications in numerous sectors including agriculture and the built environment.


Eleanor is our Senior Geoscientist with over 4 years’ experience in water treatment. This work includes wastewater treatment through activated sludge processes, submerged aerated filters, activated carbon, bioaugmentation and chemical treatment processes. Eleanor previously completed her Ph.D. in the “Biological treatment of coke making wastewater” whilst working within the steel industry conducting research and consultancy.


The Envireau Water team wishes them well as they begin their course at Cranfield University today.



If you require assistance with a project get in touch with info@envireauwater.co.uk to see how we can help.

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