Recent scientific work outlines the severe consequences the practice of bottom trawling has on loose sediment on the ocean floor. Bottom trawling is a widespread industrial fishing practice that involves dragging heavy nets, large metal doors and chains over the seafloor to catch fish. Although previous studies documented the direct impacts of bottom trawling on […]

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I often miss interesting news, but was there a consultation on this? Given that many sites are attracting ongoing controversy – such as Rame Head – a consultation process could be useful input to this work. ‘The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is nearing the conclusion of a review of all disposal sites in England. The […]

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Access to an array of FRM planning reports for each of the River Basin Districts Defra & Environment Agency   Flood risk management plans (FRMPs) set out how organisations, stakeholders and communities will work together to manage flood risk. Flood risk management plans explain the risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water, groundwater and […]

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Two sets of information on public dialogue and participation. Getting the ‘people’ part right of any project can transform outcomes and perceptions. The first on the outputs of a major EA funded project on flooding.  The second reflects principles that Involve – an organisation specialising in participation – have used for many years but which […]

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Environmental Audit Committee EAC: Flooding Co-operation Across Government Following another winter of severe UK floods, EAC is launching an inquiry into Government policy and action on flooding. We will be focusing on whether the Government’s approach is ‘joined-up’, and the extent to which cooperation across Government on this matter is successful. As part of the […]

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Susdrain and Hydro International both produce interesting newsletters on SuDS; sign up here. Five Update items 1.  Life with SuDS – a view from a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) susdrain David Edwards Blog: It has nearly been a year since the government included SuDS for major new developments in the National Planning Policy Framework. […]

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Despite being regarded as a country of fairly inclement weather, the UK has less water available per person than most European nations. Using water more efficiently will help ensure that bills remain affordable and water supplies are reliable now and in the future. Reducing pressure on water resources is necessary, not only by developing new […]

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