Dr Kerry S (She/Her)
@drkerrys.bsky.social
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Interests: emerging chemicals, ecology and all things water
Water Monitoring Manager, Environment Agency
#nature | #photography | happiest in, near or under #water
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kerry-Sims-3
Interests: emerging chemicals, ecology and all things water
Water Monitoring Manager, Environment Agency
#nature | #photography | happiest in, near or under #water
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kerry-Sims-3
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Public data We own and publish a wealth of data which can be accessed by the public. Bathing water data Water quality at designated bathing water sites in England is assessed by the Environment Agency...
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I’m now investing more time here than on X, so in true community spirit I thought I’d crowdsource opinion on upcoming content for my posts…
Is there anything you’d want to learn more about on water monitoring in England?
#WaterQuality #WaterQuantity #Rivers #Lakes #Seas
Is there anything you’d want to learn more about on water monitoring in England?
#WaterQuality #WaterQuantity #Rivers #Lakes #Seas
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In the early 1990s, only about 1,300 manatees remained in Florida’s waters.
Today, their population has grown to more than six times that – all thanks to laws like the Endangered Species Act and people taking action to protect them. 💙
Learn more: https://oceana.ly/440kWh7
Today, their population has grown to more than six times that – all thanks to laws like the Endangered Species Act and people taking action to protect them. 💙
Learn more: https://oceana.ly/440kWh7
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In the early 1990s, only about 1,300 manatees remained in Florida’s waters.
Today, their population has grown to more than six times that – all thanks to laws like the Endangered Species Act and people taking action to protect them. 💙
Learn more: https://oceana.ly/440kWh7
Today, their population has grown to more than six times that – all thanks to laws like the Endangered Species Act and people taking action to protect them. 💙
Learn more: https://oceana.ly/440kWh7
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We have been described as "THE BEST NGO THAT NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT"
Please help by following us & reposting!!!
Please help by following us & reposting!!!
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We have been described as "THE BEST NGO THAT NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT"
Please help by following us & reposting!!!
Please help by following us & reposting!!!
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THANK YOU to everyone who got involved in our latest #BigRiverWatch! 💙
More than 4,100 of you got outside, spent time by your local rivers, and became citizen scientists.
Together, you submitted over 2,300 surveys and spent an incredible 43 days watching our rivers. 👏
🧵
More than 4,100 of you got outside, spent time by your local rivers, and became citizen scientists.
Together, you submitted over 2,300 surveys and spent an incredible 43 days watching our rivers. 👏
🧵
September 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who got involved in our latest #BigRiverWatch! 💙
More than 4,100 of you got outside, spent time by your local rivers, and became citizen scientists.
Together, you submitted over 2,300 surveys and spent an incredible 43 days watching our rivers. 👏
🧵
More than 4,100 of you got outside, spent time by your local rivers, and became citizen scientists.
Together, you submitted over 2,300 surveys and spent an incredible 43 days watching our rivers. 👏
🧵
Fantastic to have joined the Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell with Sasha Woods and Alison Matthews on Saturday morning to be part of these great citizen science initiatives- look forwards to seeing the results and continuing our journey of integrating citizen science data!
#CitizenScience #River
#CitizenScience #River
💧 The Chair of the Environment Agency and our friends @theriverstrust.bsky.social joined us for #CitizenScience on the River Itchen yesterday. This collaboration is a huge step towards integrating citizen science into national monitoring efforts.
Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
September 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Fantastic to have joined the Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell with Sasha Woods and Alison Matthews on Saturday morning to be part of these great citizen science initiatives- look forwards to seeing the results and continuing our journey of integrating citizen science data!
#CitizenScience #River
#CitizenScience #River
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💧 The Chair of the Environment Agency and our friends @theriverstrust.bsky.social joined us for #CitizenScience on the River Itchen yesterday. This collaboration is a huge step towards integrating citizen science into national monitoring efforts.
Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
September 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💧 The Chair of the Environment Agency and our friends @theriverstrust.bsky.social joined us for #CitizenScience on the River Itchen yesterday. This collaboration is a huge step towards integrating citizen science into national monitoring efforts.
Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
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You can help Hedgehogs this summer... by doing absolutely nothing! Leaving a section of your garden wild and undisturbed can provide a hog haven, and support countless other species. 🦔
You can record these areas to help monitoring at the link below ⬇
buff.ly/e6MVQJa
#GoWildForHedgehogs
📸© BHPS
You can record these areas to help monitoring at the link below ⬇
buff.ly/e6MVQJa
#GoWildForHedgehogs
📸© BHPS
July 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
You can help Hedgehogs this summer... by doing absolutely nothing! Leaving a section of your garden wild and undisturbed can provide a hog haven, and support countless other species. 🦔
You can record these areas to help monitoring at the link below ⬇
buff.ly/e6MVQJa
#GoWildForHedgehogs
📸© BHPS
You can record these areas to help monitoring at the link below ⬇
buff.ly/e6MVQJa
#GoWildForHedgehogs
📸© BHPS
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Here is some fun news! This fancy lady spider with a shiny mirrorball for a booty is a newly described species as of yesterday! I heard from the scientist who described her and my photos will be running in a local paper in Ecuador!
(Chrysometa chuchaqui) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
#invert
(Chrysometa chuchaqui) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
#invert
May 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Here is some fun news! This fancy lady spider with a shiny mirrorball for a booty is a newly described species as of yesterday! I heard from the scientist who described her and my photos will be running in a local paper in Ecuador!
(Chrysometa chuchaqui) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
#invert
(Chrysometa chuchaqui) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
#invert
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Fantastic to see the #CitizenScience results out on UK rivers… wholly recommend taking part- you can express early interest for the September blitz!
💧 Our April #GreatUKWaterBlitz report is out! 📋
A huge thank you to the 8,000 people who tested their local rivers, streams, ponds and lakes between 25-28 April, collecting over 4,000 data points.
Read the full report 🔗 https://org.pulse.ly/n4fg6dejqd
A huge thank you to the 8,000 people who tested their local rivers, streams, ponds and lakes between 25-28 April, collecting over 4,000 data points.
Read the full report 🔗 https://org.pulse.ly/n4fg6dejqd
May 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Fantastic to see the #CitizenScience results out on UK rivers… wholly recommend taking part- you can express early interest for the September blitz!
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💧 Our April #GreatUKWaterBlitz report is out! 📋
A huge thank you to the 8,000 people who tested their local rivers, streams, ponds and lakes between 25-28 April, collecting over 4,000 data points.
Read the full report 🔗 https://org.pulse.ly/n4fg6dejqd
A huge thank you to the 8,000 people who tested their local rivers, streams, ponds and lakes between 25-28 April, collecting over 4,000 data points.
Read the full report 🔗 https://org.pulse.ly/n4fg6dejqd
May 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
💧 Our April #GreatUKWaterBlitz report is out! 📋
A huge thank you to the 8,000 people who tested their local rivers, streams, ponds and lakes between 25-28 April, collecting over 4,000 data points.
Read the full report 🔗 https://org.pulse.ly/n4fg6dejqd
A huge thank you to the 8,000 people who tested their local rivers, streams, ponds and lakes between 25-28 April, collecting over 4,000 data points.
Read the full report 🔗 https://org.pulse.ly/n4fg6dejqd
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"Mind blowing".....
May 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"Mind blowing".....
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Born on this day, 1907:
"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone or weary of life.”
- Rachel Carson
"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone or weary of life.”
- Rachel Carson
May 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Born on this day, 1907:
"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone or weary of life.”
- Rachel Carson
"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone or weary of life.”
- Rachel Carson
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Thread on new paper by @wilsonchan.bsky.social et al: Climate variability conceals emerging hydrological trends across Great Britain ⬇️
📢 Excited to share our new paper on how climate variability impacts river flows and drought extremes in the UK!
Short hydrological records and strong variability makes it hard to detect long-term trends. This study using large ensemble climate models shows... (1/3)
Short hydrological records and strong variability makes it hard to detect long-term trends. This study using large ensemble climate models shows... (1/3)
Redirecting
doi.org
May 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Thread on new paper by @wilsonchan.bsky.social et al: Climate variability conceals emerging hydrological trends across Great Britain ⬇️
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It happened in a blink of an eye, but this encounter with a family of river otters cruising the creek behind the resort on Hecla Island like a team of Navy Seals was pretty amazing. My camera settings weren't ready for this evening moment, but I managed to capture a fraction of the experience. 🌿🦊
May 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It happened in a blink of an eye, but this encounter with a family of river otters cruising the creek behind the resort on Hecla Island like a team of Navy Seals was pretty amazing. My camera settings weren't ready for this evening moment, but I managed to capture a fraction of the experience. 🌿🦊
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🎉 The latest Big River Watch results are in!
This spring, 2,261 surveys were submitted across the UK & Ireland, packed with river observations.
Our tech team has combed through all the data & we're delighted to be able to share the results of your efforts 👇
theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
This spring, 2,261 surveys were submitted across the UK & Ireland, packed with river observations.
Our tech team has combed through all the data & we're delighted to be able to share the results of your efforts 👇
theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
May 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎉 The latest Big River Watch results are in!
This spring, 2,261 surveys were submitted across the UK & Ireland, packed with river observations.
Our tech team has combed through all the data & we're delighted to be able to share the results of your efforts 👇
theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
This spring, 2,261 surveys were submitted across the UK & Ireland, packed with river observations.
Our tech team has combed through all the data & we're delighted to be able to share the results of your efforts 👇
theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
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Shimmering water-reflected light on bare rock adds to a scene of utter wonder in Marble Arch, Fermanagh.
The magic of an Irish rainforest
🌍
The magic of an Irish rainforest
🌍
May 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Shimmering water-reflected light on bare rock adds to a scene of utter wonder in Marble Arch, Fermanagh.
The magic of an Irish rainforest
🌍
The magic of an Irish rainforest
🌍
🌊 Start of the 2025 Bathing Water Season! 🌊
National Monitoring Field Team samplers are collecting Bathing Water samples up & down the country
More info in the blog- vital information for water users: lnkd.in/eH37p7iP
🏄♂️ 🏊♀️🚣
#Water #WaterQuality #Monitoring #Monitor #Science #Surf #Swim #Paddle 🧪
National Monitoring Field Team samplers are collecting Bathing Water samples up & down the country
More info in the blog- vital information for water users: lnkd.in/eH37p7iP
🏄♂️ 🏊♀️🚣
#Water #WaterQuality #Monitoring #Monitor #Science #Surf #Swim #Paddle 🧪
May 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌊 Start of the 2025 Bathing Water Season! 🌊
National Monitoring Field Team samplers are collecting Bathing Water samples up & down the country
More info in the blog- vital information for water users: lnkd.in/eH37p7iP
🏄♂️ 🏊♀️🚣
#Water #WaterQuality #Monitoring #Monitor #Science #Surf #Swim #Paddle 🧪
National Monitoring Field Team samplers are collecting Bathing Water samples up & down the country
More info in the blog- vital information for water users: lnkd.in/eH37p7iP
🏄♂️ 🏊♀️🚣
#Water #WaterQuality #Monitoring #Monitor #Science #Surf #Swim #Paddle 🧪
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🪧 London billboard exposes how our habits can lead to #river pollution!
In 2024, The Rivers Trust partnered with the London College of Communication to work with photography students on a project connecting our everyday habits with the health of UK waterways.
theriverstrust.org/london-colle...
In 2024, The Rivers Trust partnered with the London College of Communication to work with photography students on a project connecting our everyday habits with the health of UK waterways.
theriverstrust.org/london-colle...
May 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🪧 London billboard exposes how our habits can lead to #river pollution!
In 2024, The Rivers Trust partnered with the London College of Communication to work with photography students on a project connecting our everyday habits with the health of UK waterways.
theriverstrust.org/london-colle...
In 2024, The Rivers Trust partnered with the London College of Communication to work with photography students on a project connecting our everyday habits with the health of UK waterways.
theriverstrust.org/london-colle...
Have you heard about the latest science undertaken by the Environment Agency? 🧪
If you’ve missed out so far, hot off the press - the Chief Scientist’s Annual Review 2024 has just been published this week - more here… assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681354...
If you’ve missed out so far, hot off the press - the Chief Scientist’s Annual Review 2024 has just been published this week - more here… assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681354...
May 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Have you heard about the latest science undertaken by the Environment Agency? 🧪
If you’ve missed out so far, hot off the press - the Chief Scientist’s Annual Review 2024 has just been published this week - more here… assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681354...
If you’ve missed out so far, hot off the press - the Chief Scientist’s Annual Review 2024 has just been published this week - more here… assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681354...
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'Mocking the sunshine in their glittering wings' (John Clare).
Mayflies and all things ephemeral celebrated in my piece for this week's Country Life mag.
Mayflies and all things ephemeral celebrated in my piece for this week's Country Life mag.
May 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
'Mocking the sunshine in their glittering wings' (John Clare).
Mayflies and all things ephemeral celebrated in my piece for this week's Country Life mag.
Mayflies and all things ephemeral celebrated in my piece for this week's Country Life mag.
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Want to turn raw data into impactful reports and visuals for your citizen science projects? Sign up now: 🔗 www.mba.ac.uk/learn-with-us/.
This training is EXCLUSIVE to MBA members. Not yet a member? Use code ROCKPOOL_20 for 20% off! 🤩
This training is EXCLUSIVE to MBA members. Not yet a member? Use code ROCKPOOL_20 for 20% off! 🤩
April 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Want to turn raw data into impactful reports and visuals for your citizen science projects? Sign up now: 🔗 www.mba.ac.uk/learn-with-us/.
This training is EXCLUSIVE to MBA members. Not yet a member? Use code ROCKPOOL_20 for 20% off! 🤩
This training is EXCLUSIVE to MBA members. Not yet a member? Use code ROCKPOOL_20 for 20% off! 🤩
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Is this the end of greenwashing as we know it? theecologist.org/2025/apr/24/...
April 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Is this the end of greenwashing as we know it? theecologist.org/2025/apr/24/...