Research and analysis

INVEST: Investigating the vulnerability of estuarine water quality to climate change

This project used hydrological models and climate projections to investigate how the water quality of English estuaries may be impacted by climate change.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
27 February 2026

Applies to England

Documents

INVEST: Investigating the vulnerability of estuarine water quality to climate change: summary

Ref: SC230019/S

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INVEST: Investigating the vulnerability of estuarine water quality to climate change: report

Ref: SC230019/R1

PDF, 6.05 MB, 77 pages

INVEST: Investigating the vulnerability of estuarine water quality to climate change: annex

Ref: SC230019/R2

PDF, 32.6 MB, 405 pages

Details

This project used hydrological models and climate projections to investigate how the water quality of English estuaries may be impacted by climate change.

As estuaries are important from both ecological and economic perspectives, this project will help inform adaptation strategies to ensure estuaries remain healthy and productive.

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Published 27 February 2026

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