British Hydrological Society
The British Hydrological Society was formed in 1983 to advance interest and scholarship in scientific and applied aspects of hydrology and encourage member involvement in relevant national and international professional activities, drawing its membership from academic and operational sectors. It is a learned 'Associated Society' of the Institution of Civil Engineers, based in London, and a registered charity.Activities
The BHS publishes a newsletter and has adopted an international peer-reviewed publication as its journal. In the UK the BHS is organised into five regional groups and holds regular local and national meetings, including the National Hydrological Symposium.
Its expertise on issues such as flooding and water supplies is sometimes quoted by journalists - for example, its Chronology of British Hydrological Events, going back to 1800, was cited by the BBC in relation to the Cockermouth floods of November 2009.
