£28 million to help clean up England’s rivers
Environment Minister Richard Benyon has announced a £28 million fund as part of a £92 million Defra commitment to clear up England’s rivers and lakes.
Environment Agency warns more water abstraction restrictions needed
The Environment Agency is warning that more abstraction restrictions will be needed to tackle the problem of falling water levels in the face of climate change and population growth.
Only fifth of Northern Ireland rivers reach good WFD standard
Latest statistics show that only just over one fifth (22%) of rivers monitored under the Water Framework Directive were of at least a ‘good’ standard in 2010.
Climate Change Panel meets in Scotland to steer peatland restoration
RSPB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to honour its manifesto pledge to restore Scotland’s peatlands.
Northern Ireland Assembly takes tougher stance on Strangford Lough
The Northern Ireland Assembly has supported new measures for better protection of Strangford Lough.
Environment Agency uses hi-tech camera to monitor migrating eels
The Environment Agency is using cutting-edge technology to track migrating eels.
RSPB says no to Thames Estuary airport
Leading environmental organisation the RSPB has warned the Government against including a Thames Estuary airport in an upcoming consultation on the future of aviation.
UK Environment Agency publishes Water Framework Directive 2011 update
The Environment Agency for England and Wales has published its latest 2011 progress update for the Water Framework Directive. Currently only 28% of surface water bodies and 27% of rivers are classified at good ecological status.
Environment Agency uses radio transmitters to track alien invaders
The Environment Agency is using radio transmitters to locate and track a ferocious predator invading English waterways.
Scottish marine surveys find rare species
A series of 15 marine surveys in 2011, covering over 2,000 square miles, have uncovered rare species and furthered our knowledge of the biodiversity of Scotland's seas.
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New Guide to Sustainable Drainage in the Urban Landscape
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