21 Sep 2021
The Rivers Trust’s State of Our Rivers Report will, for the first time, allow every reader in England to understand the health of their local river and what they can do to improve it. Rivers are fundamental to our food and water security, the recovery of nature, and our resilience to the climate crisis. It is […]
21 Sep 2021
Good afternoon I’m delighted to announce that today the water sector innovation centre of excellence – Spring – has launched. This is a soft launch of the name, branding and the four main functions that will go live in December. We’re immensely grateful for the support we’ve received from water company colleagues as Spring has […]
21 Sep 2021
Fishing and aquaculture – using public money to deliver public goods. Fishing and agriculture subsidies can have negative environmental outcomes. Having exited the EU an opportunity exists to reflect on how public money can be used to deliver benefits for society and the fishing/aquaculture sectors. A discussion paper considering the extent to which the concept […]
21 Sep 2021
From Hansard and the Fisheries APPG newsletter. This response by Lord Goldsmith to questions in the Lords about offshore wind illustrates that the Government are thinking: The noble Baroness asked a number of specific questions. The first was again in relation to the tension between inshore fisheries and offshore wind farms. Defra is working closely […]
21 Sep 2021
The MMO is introducing the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Habitat Protection Strategy. This strategy will protect the designated features of the MCZ and ensure that marine activities can continue in a sustainable way. The strategy includes a voluntary no anchor zone which will be introduced to protect the seagrass habitat and the species that […]
21 Sep 2021
MMO – ‘Bluefin tuna in the UK Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters. Status of bluefin tuna Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a highly migratory species which for several years appeared to be absent from UK waters. Scientific surveys and sightings by members of the public suggest […]
14 Sep 2021
Tender Opportunity – Offshore Wind Evidence and Knowledge Hub Delivery Partner As part of the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change programme The Crown Estate has identified a need for coordinated knowledge management within the Offshore Wind industry to facilitate more proportionate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), streamline the consenting process, and ultimately contribute to […]
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