16 Oct 2018
Parts of Wales saw the “worst flooding in 30 years” as a result of Storm Callum at the weekend. Among the images captured was a waterfall being blown backwards on Skye. This tweet highlights some of the “astonishing stats coming from the flooding along the river Teifi”, including a peak flow of nearly 600 cubic […]
08 Aug 2018
Forty-year study shows loss of invertebrates, with repercussions for larger animals Guardian Steven Morris: ‘One of the longest-running studies of streams in the world – the minute study of 14 brooks that tumble through a remote Welsh mountain landscape – has exposed a troubling loss of riverine wildlife. Ecologists working on the Llyn Brianne Observatory project in […]
10 Jul 2018
People often think getting legislation passed is the big step. Government’s blocking of SuDS at the behest of the housing industry shows that lobbies can still exert a powerful effect. At least the Welsh have come to their senses. Susdrain Blog Following consultations in 2017, the Welsh Minister for Environment has now signed the Commencement […]
21 Feb 2018
The Welsh Government wants all new developments to incorporate effective sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – and views them as key to reducing flood risk. The Welsh Minister for Environment, Hannah Blythyn, has highlighted how Wales is moving towards more sustainable methods of dealing with rainwater which reduce the risk of flooding and protect water quality. […]
19 Feb 2018
Implications of Brexit for Fishing Opportunities in Wales The latest report by the Public Policy Institute for Wales explores the potential implications of the planned exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy for fisheries policy in Wales. Analysis of fleet economic performance under various Brexit scenarios reveals […]
22 Jan 2018
The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA) abolished Sea Fisheries Committees in England and Wales. In England Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) were created and in Wales Welsh Government (WG) centralised inshore fisheries management. Our report examines the impact of WG’s approach. We conclude that centralising marine and fisheries management in Wales has […]
21 Nov 2017
The Welsh Government (WG) wants your views on the draft statutory instruments and National Standards needed to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 for the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) on new developments. The administration is consulting on proposed regulations and orders which provide the detail of how the […]
21 Nov 2017
Last week saw a number of new announcements from Defra. These included: UK and Welsh governments sign water powers agreement. UK Government introduces measure to safeguard water supply for England & Wales; Protocol to safeguard water resources, water supply and water quality for consumers in England and Wales. This “will safeguard water resources, water supply […]
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