The work of the Environment Agency, Natural England and partners was announced as the winner (29th November) for efforts across Cumbria to reinstate natural river processes that benefit both people and wildlife. The Cumbrian River Restoration partnerships programme has improved almost 100k of river length and restored over 150 hectares of floodplain across the catchments […]
The first marine geophysical surveys were due to begin over the weekend (30/31 July, 2022) off the coast of Copeland, Cumbria, UK. The non-intrusive survey will provide a better understanding of the rock structure and help the search to find a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). A news release from Nuclear Waste […]
Bowston is the largest river barrier removal planned for the UK this year and will allow fish and other species to move more freely, the Guardian has reported. Nearly 150 years after it was built for a paper mill, work has begun to demolish a 3-metre-high weir in Cumbria as part of nationwide efforts to improve biodiversity […]
This project explored an innovative, systems-based approach to water management. This should help organisations involved in water planning and management understand how different parts of the water system interact and develop ways of managing the water environment as a whole. This will help to bring about multiple benefits while avoiding undesired outcomes. Read more and […]
BBC ‘Nearly 50,000 salmon escaped from storm-damaged fish farm Salmon that escaped from a fish farm near Campbeltown during Storm Ellen have now been found in three rivers in Cumbria in England. Almost 50,000 fish escaped when cages at the North Carradale farm broke free from their anchors in August. Many have been found in local waters […]
Defra & EA: ‘A new flood protection plan to protect Cumbrian communities for generations has been presented by Floods Minister Rory Stewart (30 June). The Cumbria Flood Action Plan sets out the short-term actions that will see 4,300 homes in the region better protected, as well as the long-term actions that will see local organisations […]
Sunday 13 March marked 100 days since Cumbria experienced the highest amount of rainfall ever recorded in a 24-hour period, with more than 341mm measured at Honister. Storms and heavy rain throughout December led to it becoming the wettest month on record, with 14 rivers across the north recording their highest ever flows. This EA resume covers what […]
There is clearly a need for integration across Government – just look the departments involved! Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Environment Agency, Rory Stewart MP, The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP, Department for Communities and Local Government, Department of Energy & Climate Change, Government Office for Science […]