22 Jul 2020
RAPID: Regulators’ Alliance sets out forward work programme for 2020-21
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its forward work programme for 2020-21. Made up of the three water regulators – Ofwat, Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate – RAPID was set up in 2019 to identify and address issues relevant to the development of joint infrastructure projects and to analyse the […]
14 Jul 2020
Defra sets out flood management policy
From Defra This policy statement sets out the government’s long-term ambition to create a nation more resilient to flood and coastal erosion risk. The statement has been informed by the: Environment Agency’s consultation exercise on the updated National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy results of the government’s flood and coastal erosion: call for evidence in […]
14 Jul 2020
EA 5-year plan launched: Build back greener and climate change front and centre
Business as usual won’t tackle the challenges we face, warns Environment Agency The Environment Agency has launched its 5-year plan for reaching a greener, healthier future. Returning to business as usual after the Coronavirus pandemic won’t be enough to address the challenges of the future, warns Sir James Bevan, chief executive of the Environment Agency. […]
01 Jul 2020
Stay safe around rivers, warns Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is warning people of the dangers of swimming near or jumping off its locks, weirs, and bridges after police were forced to clear around 300 swimmers and sunbathers from a single site, amidst soaring temperatures and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Top tips for river safety: Don’t jump or dive in as […]
12 May 2020
Source to sea natural flood management
A wide-reaching ‘source to sea’ natural flood risk management and habitat creation scheme for the River Don was launched recently. The work supports the wider River Don catchment natural flood management programme in partnership with the Environment Agency and Sheffield City Council to slow and store flood waters using nature-based solutions like tree planting and peat restoration to […]
05 May 2020
Covid-19 and access to green space
The government has issued (1 May) new guidance on access to green spaces. Recognising that exercise is still important for people’s physical and mental wellbeing, the government has said people can leave their homes for exercise once a day. Please use the following guidance in order to stay safe: stay local and use open spaces […]
05 May 2020
Blueprint for Water encourages everyone to respond to EA consultation
Last week, we reported on the extension to the River Basin Management Plans Challenges and Choices consultation. This week, the Blueprint for Water coalition responds. Wildlife Link: ‘Every day we rely on water to survive; to clean, spray, drink and wash. The way we treat water today will shape all of our futures and it […]
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