02 Jun 2014
The Water Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014. The purpose of the act is to: reform the water industry to make it more innovative and responsive to customers and to increase the resilience of water supplies to natural hazards such as drought and floods to bring forward measures to address […]
02 Jun 2014
This is our second newsletter giving you an update on the latest developments in the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA), what is happening nationally and what we in Defra have been working on: · 2014/15 CaBA funding · Ministerial catchment visit · Ministerial support for catchment working at CIWEM conference · Other CaBA news · ConnectRight […]
02 Jun 2014
Project Report: On 5th and 6th December 2013 the largest storm surge in 60 years hit the East Coast of England, causing extensive damage to property and habitats. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts with confidence that in the 21st Century sea levels will rise, the rate at which sea levels continue to rise […]
02 Jun 2014
This two-page note captures our emerging thoughts on four aspects of the planning process where we think change is needed. We are publishing this note with the aim of promoting discussion in this important area. The 2010-2012 drought event was remarkable in its severity and duration; and in its conclusion, as a result of the […]
02 Jun 2014
As families flock to the seaside this bank holiday weekend, the Environment Agency has started its annual water quality tests at England’s beaches. Over 400 beaches and inland bathing sites are tested every week between May and September. Improvements this year will help more beaches to pass new water quality standards. Next year England will […]
27 May 2014
Call For Proposals – May 2014 The Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a research and development project in the following area: SARF106 – A risk/benefit analysis of mariculture as a means to reduce the impacts of terrestrial production of food and energy with particular regard to […]
27 May 2014
Today the Shark Trust launches its No Limits? campaign in response to the crisis posed by unlimited and escalating shark fishing pressure. With no catch limits set for many shark species, landings have soared over the past decade, placing huge pressure on shark populations. The Trust’s No Limits? campaign highlights the urgent need to introduce […]
27 May 2014
RE: ABPmer have been leading the way with their work on coastal management – this article covers both the recent success of the Selsey managed realignment but also ‘advance the line’/reuse of sediments. ABPmer: ‘The 2013/14 winter brought the issue of coastal flooding and management into particularly sharp focus in the UK. The large storm-induced […]
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