Ian Barker

Water regulation, management, governance and the environment. And geology, history, archaeology, architecture & collecting old stuff

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Delighted that @jezthomasart has trusted us to become custodians of this monumental painting - 40” by 50” - and to be able to appreciate it every day at home. A tough choice though between this and others in the series!

[jeremy thomas-artist @jezthomasart]

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'Pentecost'. This was the last image of the 'Human One' series ... number 30. It is made up of hundreds of 'icthys' symbols flowing towards the light of the Resurrection. The inclusion of the Lord's Prayer in Aramaic felt like the perfect way to end the series (for now)🙏

[jeremy thomas-artist @jezthomasart]

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'Pentecost'. This was the last image of the 'Human One' series ... number 30. It is made up of hundreds of 'icthys' symbols flowing towards the light of the Resurrection. The inclusion of the Lord's Prayer in Aramaic felt like the perfect way to end the series (for now)🙏

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

A really thought provoking @InstWater conference in Lincoln, and delighted to do my bit in a double act with Caroline Pilat @Arup to explore why what people feel about water should matter to decision makers and water companies

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

Our flagship Annual Conference took place this week in beautiful Lincoln.

On the morning of Day 1, we were joined by:

🌊 @PeterSimpsonAW, Former @AnglianWater
🌊 Alex McCluckie, @DJSResearch
🌊 @droughtandflood, @InstWater
🌊 Caroline Pilat, @ArupGroup

Stay tuned for more! 💧

[Society for the Environment @SocEnv_HQ]

We have deep concerns re the green policy announcements made by the PM earlier this week.

The policy changes raise significant questions about the government’s commitment to delivering the UK’s #netzero and #adaptation targets.

Our statement➡️ https://t.co/umdDyLHXUq

[Centre for Aquatic Environments @AquaticBrighton]

@AquaticBrighton @InstWater @droughtandflood @WRcGroup @brwncald @Stantec @Arup @JacobsConnects @SouthernWater @WIRCBath @Water_UofExeter #A2C2023 Programme now published early bird ends 28 February register now https://t.co/9fmC38Q6ay

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

This is the best insight into #innovation I have ever read. Thanks to @InstWater and Tony Conway for sharing. Read it and weep!

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

At our Annual Conf, Prof Tony Conway gave a tongue-in-cheek presentation on “How NOT to Collaboratively Innovate”.

Tony with his research partner has now converted his presentation into a pamphlet, looking through the same humourous alternative lens.

🖱️ https://t.co/N753heU02M

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Delighted to be back @Water_UofExeter talking about #sewagepollution. Will catch up with the football later...

[Albert Chen @AlbertChen_CWS]

Great pleasure having @droughtandflood coming back to @Water_UofExeter talking at our seminar, co-hosted by @Gw4Water on the topic #sewegepollution

@BristolUniWater
@CUWaterResearch
@WIRCBath

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Next Monday 21st November online: Why are England’s rivers and seas polluted by #sewage? It’s a long story, abbreviated to 40 minutes!

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Few people are better placed than Trevor Bishop to talk about #watersecurity risks and how we can tackle them. Join @Water_UofExeter on 17 October in Exeter or online

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

With a great line up of panellists!

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

The panellists who are helping to answer that question:@DaveHintonwater, CEO of @sewateruk; Alan Sutherland, CEO of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland; Ben Roche, Wastewater Director at @YorkshireWater; Dr @robintprice, Director of Quality and Environment at @AnglianWater

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Which I’m very pleased to be chairing!

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

Prof. Ian Barker, @droughtandflood, will lead a panel discussion to explore what water companies are doing to protect & improve the environment. And, if we could ask the environment how it thinks we are performing, whether it would agree that the companies are ‘doing their duty’.

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

The @InstWater Annual Conference includes a session on the environment

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

On Day 2 of the Institute of Water Annual Conference, our opening session is titled “The environment expects that every water company will do its duty”...

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

The #CWSseminar series is well worth a visit to @Water_UofExeter - though I may be a little biased...

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Thanks @MarkAvery for the feedback on my piece on @BBCr4today this morning. We need to move on from end of pipe solutions and think about multiple integrated benefits in water management

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Keeping surface water out of the sewerage network through sustainable management will reduce storm overflows and urban flood risk. A challenge to get all that across in 5 minutes on R4 Today prog!

[Liz Sharp @SharpLiz]

‘We need joined up management of surface water by Defra, DoT and Dept of levelling up’ (paraphrase). Well said Ian Barker (formerly of EA) on R4 just now.

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

And if you’ve never been to Llangwm #Pembrokeshire here it is at sunset. See it for yourself @llangwmlitfest1

[Llangwm Lit Fest @llangwmlitfest1]

Great article on superb #Pembrokeshire talent at August's literary festival in Llangwm. Thanks to the @PembsHerald @ThomasHSinclair featuring @d_wilson_photo @reallywildjulia @graffeg_books @philippada @honno @BirdEyeBooks @Darrencricket
https://t.co/EIrHA1y7CE

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Delighted and honoured to have been invited by @SocEnv_HQ to deliver the HonFSE lecture this Wednesday. And there will be dinosaurs!

[Society for the Environment @SocEnv_HQ]

At our free virtual event on Wednesday, as well as the #SocEnvAwards winners reveal, Ian Barker #CEnv will deliver the HonFSE Lecture, calling for change to the way in which we are using a fragile and uncertain resource: water.

Book your place: https://t.co/UbaQEt5TrP🌍

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

Last week, the Institute of Water’s ‘Cry Me a River’ Environment Conference, highlighted why our freshwater environment is in such a poor state.

Professor Ian Barker @droughtandflood, now asks the question - “so what do we need to do?"

Read more here: https://t.co/e4ev5RKO4k

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

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The 'Cry Me a River' 💧 Environment Conference Event Programme is HERE!

You are invited to join us for our 'Cry Me a River' Webinar as Professor Ian Barker, Environment VP, hosts our 4th Environment Conference. @droughtandflood

Register using the QR Code below

[Ian Barker @droughtandflood]

Always topical: @InstWater conference in two weeks with @HugoSAS of @sascampaigns and many more exploring the state of the UK’s rivers.

[Institute of Water (IWater) @InstWater]

Join us on May 24th when Dr Hugo Tagholm @HugoSAS , CEO of @sascampaigns will talk about the history of Surfers Against Sewage and current campaigns to tackle sewage pollution and protect recreational water users, including their latest petition for River Bathing Waters.