25 Jun 2018
Clare Fischer, Marine Conservation Society ‘The Channel Island of Sark has become the first place in the British Isles to fully protect the crawfish. The amendment in the Island’s fishing laws will last for at least three years. We’re a small place so we can get some things done quickly but it would be great […]
19 Jun 2018
Defra / EA: ‘The Environment Secretary Michael Gove has challenged water companies to increase investment and improve environmental outcomes by 2025. The ambitious measures set out by the Environment Agency in the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) will see up to £5 billion of investment by water companies in the natural environment through 2020 […]
19 Jun 2018
Ofwat: ‘The thaw that followed the ‘Beast from the East’ in late February and early March 2018 left over 200,000 customers in England and Wales without water for over 4 hours; and over 60,000 customers without supply for over 12 hours. Households, businesses, schools and public organisations across the country were affected by either low […]
19 Jun 2018
Environment Agency: ‘Rivers and wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use and wastage, according to an Environment Agency report published today. The first major report on water resources in England states that climate change and demand from a growing population are the biggest pressures on the availability […]
19 Jun 2018
Ofwat: ‘This information note provides an overview of the individual representations produced for each company’s draft water resources management plan 2019 (WRMP) in our role as a statutory consultee and identifies the common response themes and areas of challenge. Executive summary WRMPs provide an overview of water companies’ resilience to drought and the investment required […]
19 Jun 2018
Welcome to the susdrain Designers Hub – the one-stop shop for anyone designing SuDS. We know how important it is to get your designs right first time – not only to save time but also money. This section of our website has been specifically crafted to provide you with the knowledge, resources and support tools […]
19 Jun 2018
Climate change affects all anglers. Warming sea temperatures are a factor in the decline in Atlantic salmon and the likely increases in drought incidents puts further pressure on river systems. Next month, the Climate Coalition is calling on people from all over the UK to join their Speak Up Week to show MPs how climate […]
18 Jun 2018
Defra: National Parks review launched Nearly 70 years after National Parks and AONBs were first established, a new review will ensure designated landscapes are fit for the future. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today committed to conserve and enhance England’s most cherished landscapes as a new review launches into the nation’s National Parks and Areas […]
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