A set of draft Voluntary Guideline on marking fishing gear have been adopted by countries to monitor the use of fishing gear which is predominant made from plastic. Approximately eight million tonnes of plastic litter, up to 10 per cent of which is estimated to come from the fisheries sector, ends up in oceans every […]
This has come from a reader who wants to remain anonymous … but I’m happy to run with corrections ‘I clicked on the whale shark shot in this week’s CMS news & was really disappointed it was a photo from Oslob in the Philippines. The sharks are baited there, which explains why there are so many […]
Marine Conservation Grants – Applications Invited If you are planning a marine conservation project, you may be eligible to apply for a grant from Sea-Changers. We give a number of small grants (generally under £1,000) and tend to support grass roots and community based projects. The projects funded will achieve one or more […]
A few weeks ago there was an exchange of letters between Michael Gove and the chairman of Ofwat. In his short letter Michael Gove highlighted a number of points he found unacceptable in the privatised water industry. A new report from the Social Market Foundation think-tank assessing the likely costs associated with nationalising the water and sewerage […]
Scottish Water unveils new storm water strategy to address long-term sewer flooding risk Flooding incidents in Scotland could be significantly reduced by managing storm water on the surface rather than in the country’s sewers. A new strategy launched by Scottish Water highlights that more effective ways of dealing with storm water above ground will substantially reduce […]
Environment Agency – Oxford flood scheme moves a step closer Full funding for the scheme has now been secured by the Oxford flood alleviation The £120m Oxford flood alleviation scheme, which will reduce flood risk to homes, businesses, and transport in Oxford and the surrounding area, has moved a step closer. The Oxford flood alleviation […]
SuDS Awards Have you delivered a great SuDS scheme, or do you know a SuDS Champion who deserves recognition? Why not enter the 2018 susdrain SuDS Awards? The Awards invite leaders from across the construction industry to showcase outstanding and innovative SuDS schemes, with a focus on projects that deliver multiple benefits and people who […]