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Professor Alan MacDonald presented with Presidents’ Award at 2026 World Groundwater Congress
The BGS Head of Groundwater has been recognised with this prestigious award by the International Association of Hydrogeologists for his extensive contributions to groundwater science.
Delving deep into mountains for future water security
A BGS-led project is using new water-tracing investigation methods, geophysics and modelling to understand how water moves from mountains to the lowlands, helping to improve water security for billions of people.
New geological maps of Berwick-upon-Tweed to help future-proof natural water supply
Scientists have mapped the geology under the town to better understand the groundwater system to inform decisions around abstraction.
New research could help provide a more reliable water supply for millions in rural Africa
A new BGS-led study has revealed crucial insights into the longstanding challenges affecting the reliability and performance of rural water supply infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa.
Extensive freshened water confirmed beneath the ocean floor off the coast of New England for the first time
BGS is part of the international team that has discovered the first detailed evidence of long-suspected, hidden, freshwater aquifers.
Hole-y c*@p! How bat excrement is sculpting Borneo’s hidden caves
BGS researchers have delved into Borneo’s underworld to learn more about how guano deposited by bats and cave-dwelling birds is shaping the subsurface.
New geological maps of the Yorkshire Wolds to better inform groundwater management and policy decisions
The new mapping provides crucial data on localised geological issues that may assist in protecting water supplies.
New 3D model to help mitigate groundwater flooding
BGS has released a 3D geological model of Gateshead to enhance understanding of groundwater and improve the response to flooding.