22 Jul 2020
RAPID: Regulators’ Alliance sets out forward work programme for 2020-21
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its forward work programme for 2020-21. Made up of the three water regulators – Ofwat, Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate – RAPID was set up in 2019 to identify and address issues relevant to the development of joint infrastructure projects and to analyse the […]
20 Jul 2020
Freeports initiative and ‘build, build, build’ deregulation threaten a return to the ‘bad old days’ for Port development in estuaries
Guardian on impact of Freeports ‘The looming cranes of the Humber’s four ports are surrounded by wildlife, from bitterns and marsh harriers to grey seals, lounging on the mudflats and hunting for fish in the estuary waters. Despite the steady flow of cargo ships in and out of the ports, wildlife has thrived – testament […]
20 Jul 2020
Our MMO Story – the Next 10 years
MMO ‘The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched its vision: ‘Our MMO Story – the Next Ten Years’. This sets out the MMO’s aims and how it will achieve its bold ambitions for a prosperous future for our seas, coasts and communities. The seas have never been more important to the future of the planet […]
20 Jul 2020
Marine and coastal areas linked with better health and well-being – Defra led review
A new study suggests that exposure to coastal environments can play a significant role in boosting human health and well-being, due to the ‘therapeutic effects’ marine and coastal landscapes have. In England, 271 million recreational visits are made to coastal environments annually and more than 22 million people live within 5 miles of the coast. The […]
20 Jul 2020
Plastic microfibre pollution: Plymouth study investigates different washing machine filters
A study undertaken by the University of Plymouth to test the effectiveness of a number of prototype washing machine filters on their ability to reduce the volume of microfiber plastics reaching our oceans, features today in The Times, METRO, Daily Mirror and Engineering & Technology. The study tested six different products, all designed to filter out microfibers that […]
20 Jul 2020
Mapping Sea Angling – MMO Report provides insights into spatial distribution of recreational angling
MMO ‘Introduction: Mapping Sea Angling This report provides insights into the spatial distribution of recreational sea angling in England. The research was commissioned to support the development and implementation of marine plan policies, and to assist the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) to manage impacts on Marine Protected Areas and […]
14 Jul 2020
Defra sets out flood management policy
From Defra This policy statement sets out the government’s long-term ambition to create a nation more resilient to flood and coastal erosion risk. The statement has been informed by the: Environment Agency’s consultation exercise on the updated National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy results of the government’s flood and coastal erosion: call for evidence in […]
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