Defra has recently confirmed cross border byelaws for the Rivers Dee and Wye (in England) to protect salmon and sea trout stocks.
The new byelaws agreed by the Environment Agency will protect salmon and sea trout in the English parts of the Wye and Dee. It is in place until 31 December 2029.
The byelaws mirror those introduced earlier this year by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and confirmed by Welsh Government which came into force on 31 January 2020.
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Welcome to the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme Information Page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme, one of a number of coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new.
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Welcome to the Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Embankment Road (Bembridge) project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what's new.
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Ventnor undercliff – Ventnor town has been developed on terraces created by relic landslides
Welcome to the Ventnor Coastal Protection and Slope Stabilisation Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Ventnor project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for...More
Welcome to the Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Shanklin project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new.
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Welcome to the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Yaverland project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new.
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Welcome and overview
Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme
Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme
Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme
Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme
Welcome to the Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the schemes on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the schemes progress,...More
We are currently developing and delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme, in response to the recommendations set out in the Independent Reservoir Safety Review Report , led by Professor David Balmforth.
In a Written Ministerial Statement in July 2022 the Government set out its intention to reform reservoir safety management practices and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 .
The Reservoir Safety Reform Programme will be delivered...More
Last updated: April 2023
1. Water management of the River Severn
2. Background to the water management scheme
3. Proposed scheme details
4. Timescales – What are we doing and when?
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Project Updates
April 2023 Update
In February 2023 a new SVWMS Flood Action Group Forum met for the first time. This Forum is composed of Flood Action Groups (FLAGs) which have formed over recent years across the...More
Fens 2100+ is a new programme of work, launched in summer 2023, to enable the Fens to adapt to the challenges of climate change – both now and into the future. This work will look at the ‘adaptive approach’ needed to manage this catchment to balance the needs of people, the environment and agriculture for the next 100 years.
This is the place to learn more about how we can work together to develop that adaptive approach to managing flood risk in the Fens.
The...More
We have a new website for the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Management Scheme. For the latest up to date information on the project, please visit www.pevenseyandeastbournecoast.co.uk .
Welcome to the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme information page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the scheme. We will be updating this site as the scheme progresses, so please keep checking for what's new. ...More
Water is a precious resource that we can’t live without, from supplying drinking water and supporting fisheries to providing an essential resource to business and agriculture, and a source of recreation.
Water pollution and drought threaten these things. Therefore, it is critical that our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal areas, wetlands and groundwater are managed properly. This ensures the needs of society, the economy and environment can be met and maintained...More
The existing River Rea in Digbeth
River Rea at its highest recorded levels in 2018
Background to the Flood Risk Management Scheme
The River Rea, and its main tributaries (The Bourn and Bourn Brook), are heavily urbanised watercourses situated to the south of Birmingham City. The lower reaches of the Rea are heavily modified, with historic works (dating...More
We are developing ideas to reduce the risk of flooding in Fleet and Church Crookham from rivers and surface water.
We are carrying out this work in partnership with Local Authorities and community groups in Fleet.
The scheme does not yet have all the relevant permissions and funding to proceed. We are checking that proposals are cost effective, are buildable and do not adversely impact the environment. It cannot go ahead without the support of the community and partners.
If...More
The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was organised by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group, working with the Involve Foundation ; an independent charity, who acted as the main point of contact for jury members throughout the process.
The jury, which took place in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of the water environment. This projects aim was to involve local communities in decisions about the...More
The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation; an independant charity, who acted as the main point of contact for panel members throughout the process.
The Panel, which took place over four days in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned experts on all aspects of the water environment in the Windermere catchment. This project brought together people from all...More
This web page has been set up to share information about the Sanway-Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme.
The scheme is being developed by the Environment Agency in partnership with Woking Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Byfleet Flood Forum, National Highways, Thames Water, and the local community.
If you want to be kept up to date with scheme progress send your email adress to THM.schemes@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Our Vision is to create a level playing field to help food companies realise ambitious environmental goals beyond legal compliance.
The Environment Agency's SEEBEYOND project aims to improve the quality, transparency, and traceability of environmental data in the UK's Food and Drink Sector. It achieves this by standardising environmental metrics and data description to enable an automation of data exchange across different computer systems and platforms.
SEEBEYOND is researching and...More
Page created February 2021. Last u pdated 24 August 2023.
*Project Update*
24 August 2023
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our public meeting on 17 August. For those of you who were unable to attend, or would like to view the presentation that was shared on the day, the slides can be accessed here
Please see our latest newsletter, published 2 August 2023 for further information on roadworks and traffic management here
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What is this page for?
This page is to help people understand what Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is and its importance in reducing flood damage.
Contents
The cost of flooded homes
What is Property Flood Resilience (PFR)?
PFR in building climate resilience
Advantages of PFR
Build your flood resilience
FAQs
The cost of flooded homes
The effects of flooding are profound, both emotionally and financially.
In 2014, the average...More
This project will maintain the existing high level of tidal flood risk protection to thousands of homes, businesses and infrastructure on Canvey Island into the future, a key aspiration of the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan . It will protect the tidal defences against erosion and extend their useful life to 2070 in light of increasing sea levels due to climate change. The works are planned and delivered as part of the Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 Programme . This is...More
Updated on 20 March 2023
What is this page?
This page contains the latest updates from the West London Communities project. It provides the context for why the project is being delivered and also gives you links to important related information, including recent newsletters and other related projects going ahead that link to this one.
We will update this page every 6 months at this stage of the project, so the next expected update will be in September 2023.
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The Situation
The Environment Agency’s West Midlands area has now moved from Prolonged Dry Weather to Normal status. We will review this status should we see a significant change.
During the month of July unsettled weather and above average rainfall fell over the West Midlands, which has allowed river flows and reservoir levels to improve. With reservoirs operating within normal levels for this time of year there are currently no concerns over public...More
November 2021: The groyne installation progress and finished works for the year.
The barge taking shingle to the beach as part of the interim beach nourishment.
Work gets underway on the Lydd Ranges Scheme
The first groyne pile going in at Lydd Ranges.
The Green Wall track looking west from the Jury’s Gap compound. Timber groynes will be instated to stabilise the beach and new beach...More
The Lydd Ranges frontage extends eastwards from Jury’s Gap near Camber in East Sussex and for approximately 8.2km to Dungeness nuclear power station, Kent. The area within and surrounding the Lydd Ranges frontage is of high nature conservation value. This is reflected in the extensive statutory designations that are present throughout the study area, including:
Dungeness Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye...More
May 2023 update
Shortly, we will be resuming works on the Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme. We expect the scheme to be complete at the end of 2023. The works we will complete this year and timings are summarised in the table below. The majority of the works are continuations of works from the previous years, using similar equipment and methodology, with two exceptions:
This year, some rock will be moved by lorry to planned works in Shoreham, Sussex. This will...More
The Lydd Ranges frontage extends from Jury’s Gap near Camber in East Sussex and extends eastwards for approximately 8.2km to Dungeness nuclear power station, Kent. The Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy (FoCES) reports 600 properties at risk of flooding from a 0.5% AEP event by 2108. 30 properties would be immediately at-risk, post breach (failure) of the defences. The Lydd Ranges and infrastructure would also be at risk. The site is a premier live firing...More
The site compound is located within the Environment Agency’s existing compound at Jury’s Gap. We have also established a satellite compound at South Brooks, which will reduce some of the activity that otherwise would have taken place at Jury’s Gap. We will be starting works on the beach in summer 2021.
Please see the map below which shows the key works for each year:
2021: works between Jury’s Gap and South Brooks (groynes, Green Wall, beach...More
Welcome to the Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme information page. Work on the scheme started in July to improve the existing sea defences to reduce the risk of coastal flooding. Once completed it will help better protect this environmentally important area, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Lydd firing range and people, property and businesses within the Romney Marsh area from coastal flooding and erosion. To learn more about the scheme please watch our welcome video .
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Reducing Flood Risk, Helping Keighley to Thrive
We can't prevent flooding from rivers and streams entirely, but we can reduce the risk of flooding. By working with our partners and people who are at risk, we can minimise its effects and reduce the damage it causes.
Welcome to the Keighley and Stockbridge Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page.
We have created this page to share information and updates on the planned flood...More