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.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project or any other of the Isle of Wight...More
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.
Survey closes on the 1st December 2023
We are now inviting the community to give us their feedback on the short list of options.
There is one week left to complete our coastal defence survey for Shanklin seafront.
Your feedback will help us to determine a preferred option for the sea defences.
Please complete our survey by 1 December 2023. The survey can be found online here . Paper...More
Welcome to the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
Survey closes 1st December 2023
We are now inviting the community to give us their feedback on the short list of options.
There is one week left to complete our coastal defence survey for Yaverland seafront.
Your feedback will help us to determine a preferred option for the sea defences.
Please complete our survey by 1 December 2023. The survey can be found online here . Paper copies are aslo...More
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 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 in a phased...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.
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Flooding in Severn Stoke
The community of Severn Stoke has suffered significant flooding from the River Severn on numerous occasions, most notably in 2007, 2012, 2020, and more recently in January 2021.
Flooding affects not only homes but also key village amenities and businesses, such as the village hall, the Grade II listed 14 th Century St. Denys’ Church and the Rose and Crown local pub. The strategically important A38 highway is also...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
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
What is the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures project?
The Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures is a project run in partnership by the Environment Agency and the Royal...More
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
Getting and staying involved
We will be setting-up an external stakeholder engagement group after this round of public events. The purpose of this group is to provide an engagement forum between...More
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
Climate Change - Existing and future flood risk
Communities along the River Thames have been affected by several major floods, notably in 1947, 2003, and recently in 2013/14. As climate change...More
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
Environmental considerations
The River Thames Corridor is a very special natural resource that provides an environmentally valuable landscape that is rich in flora, fauna, recreational...More
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
What are the options?
We are refining our evidence and are collecting more evidence to determine how effective the measures below may be in reducing flood risk (in combination or as standalone...More
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
Scheme delivery stages
Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures is currently in the ‘appraisal’ stage, which concludes with Outline Business Case (OBC) approval. We have successfully...More
Page 1 - Welcome
Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures
Page 3 - Scheme Information
Page 4 - Potential Measures
Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys
Page 6 - Flood Risk
Page 7 - Public Engagement
Finding solutions together
The River Thames has a long history of flooding. In 2014, over 130 properties flooded in the study area, with major impacts on people and infrastructure. People were...More
Page created 18 September 2020. Last updated 6 November 2023.
Flooding in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire is situated on the banks of the River Teme. A tributary, the Kyre Brook, also joins the River Teme in the town. Tenbury has suffered from extensive flooding to large parts of the town on several occasions, most recently in October 2023, February 2020 and in November 2019, when levels were just below those which occurred in 2007. The...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
Overview
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, Royal Horticultural Society, Thames Water, and the local community.
We held our autumn 2023 engagement drop-ins at St Mary’s Day...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
Welcome to the River Slea Flood Resilience Project!
This webpage contains up to date project information, including the latest newsletters, upcoming events and key project updates. This page will be regularly updated to keep you informed and aware of project progress.
Contents
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What is the River Slea Flood Resilience project?
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Where is the project area?
What are the project objectives?
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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 29 September 2023.
*Project Update*
29 September 2023
The project is progressing well, and we are approaching the time where we will need to implement the traffic management along Kidderminster Road and Bewdley Bridge. It has been agreed in conjunction with Worcestershire County Council that the traffic management will involve a one-way system where the traffic flows into Bewdley town Centre from...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