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
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
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 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
Page created February 2021. Last u pdated 11 May 2023.
*Project Update*
May 2023
The planning consent was submitted on 16.12.2022 and was granted on 14.2.2023. The planning documents can be found here: 22/1034/FUL .
In February, we removed trees and vegetation along the waterfront by Beales Corner to help enable the works to start later in the year. New tree planting will be undertaken to...More
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.
Latest project...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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This information page provides an overview of the Dirtness Rationalisation Scheme and the catchment which the Dirtness Pump Station serves. Here you can read about the geography of the area, gain an understanding of our work, and read about the current situation and future of the Pump Station.
Geography of the Area
The Isle of Axholme is located across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. With areas of...More
Welcome to the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project!
This project information page is for all stakeholders with an interest in the future flood resilience of the Lower Witham.
Here you will find information about the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project led by the Environment Agency, including our latest newsletter, project background, location, progress and importantly how our stakeholders can get involved.
Contents
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Thank you for clicking on the link to take part in our short survey about the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project. We appreciate you giving us a few minutes of your time to answer a few questions and share your thoughts about flood resilience in the Lower Witham catchment.
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The Environment Agency and its partners are holding five targeted Rethinking Water Citizens’ Juries to discuss the important question:
How do you connect with water in your local environment, and what needs to be changed in the future to benefit people and wildlife?
This is about involving communities in decisions about the future of their local river. Listening and working with others to understand their priorities is an essential element...More
The Resilient and Adaptive Communities (RAC) project spans the Luton and Dunstable area, and is a partnership project between the Environment Agency, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Council.
The towns of Luton and Dunstable are at a high risk of flooding from rivers, surface water, groundwater and sewers. Whilst much has been done to tackle flood risk over the years, the climate emergency, population growth and development pressures combine to make this a continuing and...More
Background
Swan Draw Dock is on the northern shore of the River Thames in Hammersmith and Fulham. The draw dock forms part of the River Thames and protects the local community from flooding.
The eastern and northern walls of the draw dock are now at the end of their serviceable life and need to be repaired.
The construction phase of this project is currently planned for mid-2023. The works are expected to take approximately 50 weeks. This includes the site compound set-up, the...More
Welcome to our information pages for the Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme.
Site pages
Scheme Overview (please continue reading below)
Pollution of rivers by metals in the Tyne catchment
Preventing pollution in the Nent and South Tyne
Diffuse pollution interventions
How a treatment scheme works
How we chose the site
Timeline
Supporting Reports and Surveys
FAQs
Latest Newsletter...More
Update June 2023
We have a new website for all the latest information on the Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme at Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme | Engage Environment Agency (engagementhq.com) . Please note that we will no longer be updating this site.
Update - February 2022 update
We are writing to update you on work we are carrying out on the Lower Mole. In our November 2021 update newsletter, we mentioned that our project team were working through a number of...More