Landing Obligation 2019 – Rules and regulations The landing obligation (‘discard ban’) applies to quota species and is being phased in over the period 2015 to 2019. Suite of 15 reports deals with how to address the issues around implementing the landing obligations. Topics range from general guidance to specific gear related topics, e.g. Nephrops. […]
Non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels To understand the interactions between seals and fishing and explore non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels To understand the interactions between seals and fishing and explore non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels Interactions between seals and fishing […]
New analysis confirms Scottish wind farm provided enough power last month for nearly five million homes Scotland’s fleet of onshore and offshore wind farms set another record last month, providing enough clean power for nearly five million homes. According to a new analysis from WWF Scotland, wind turbines delivered power over the course of the […]
The following JNCC Reports have been published: JNCC/Cefas Partnership Report Series No. 21: CEND0917 Cruise Report: North-West of Jones Bank and The Canyons Marine Conservation Zones’ Monitoring Survey JNCC Report No. 625 A review of the distribution and ecological importance of seabed communities in the deep waters surrounding Scotland JNCC Report No. 624 UK Marine […]
Speech from Rachel Fletcher – A greener water sector: How can our water companies leave a positive legacy for future generations? Institute of Water Environment Conference, 7 November 2018 Thank you very much for the opportunity to come and speak today on such a vitally important topic and one which is so very close to […]
At Anglian Water we celebrated last week’s #WorldTownPlanningDay by publishing a new guide to preparing Local Plans from a water perspective, including policy wording to ensure developers build the high quality, resilient homes needed with climate change. The Anglian region is the fastest growing area of the UK after the south-east and so it is […]
£16 million Teesside flood scheme complete The Environment Agency has completed a vital new Teesside flood scheme which benefits local residents and businesses and provides a significant boost to local wildlife. New £16 million scheme better protects 350 homes and 32 businesses Almost 50 hectares of new habitat created for local wildlife Designed to last […]
Introduction The Natural Environment White Paper (NEWP) was published in 2011 by the coalition government. It set out the government’s strategy for valuing nature in our society and ensuring that it is available for use by future generations. The White Paper contained 92 commitments. The England Natural Environment Indicators (ENEI) publication has been produced under […]