Monthly Archives: July 2011

An Evening with the TAC – Mike Wilson Part 2

Posted on 22/07/2011 by Admin

On the 14th July Thames Anglers Conservancy members enjoyed a second talk by Carp legend and angling historian Mike Wilson. Mike’s first evening in February was simply not long enough so when the opportunity arose to host another event, it … Continue reading →

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New EA powers improve environmental investment

Posted on 22/07/2011 by Admin

22-Jul-2011 The Environment Agency is the first enforcement body to use new civil sanctions – against an organisation that broke environmental regulations – as an alternative to criminal prosecution.   The Environment Agency has accepted an offer of £21,000 from … Continue reading →

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Vote for the best River Thames lock

Posted on 22/07/2011 by Admin

22-Jul-2011 River Thames’ users are invited to vote for the best kept lock as the Environment Agency launches its annual waterways awards this week. Voting opens today (Friday 22 July 2011) for the ‘Best Lock Site’ award. River users and … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency urges farmers and water companies to act now in response to drought

Posted on 12/07/2011 by Admin

12-Jul-2011 Action should be taken now to protect water supplies for business, agriculture, the environment and people – thereby minimising the risk of water restrictions in the future, says a new report from the Environment Agency. It recommends that more … Continue reading →

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River Avon oil spill costs company over £31,500

Posted on 11/07/2011 by Admin

  08-Jul-2011 Yesterday (Thursday 7 July 2011), at Worcester Magistrates Court, Dawn Foods Limited pleaded guilty to two charges that resulted in the pollution of the River Avon in June 2010. Dawn Foods Limited, the manufacturers of baked goods, based … Continue reading →

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Review of the Hydropower Good Practice Guidelines

Posted on 09/07/2011 by Admin

The Environment Agency have started a consultation into the current Hydropower Good Practice Guidelines published in 2009. The document has been produced by the Environment Agency with the support of the Hydropower Working Group. The Group brings together key representatives … Continue reading →

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Why London needs the Tideway Tunnel

Posted on 04/07/2011 by Admin

Today has seen the release of a comprehensive report by Thames Water into the reasons why London needs the Thames Tunnel or 'Super Sewer' as it is called. The report lays in out full the fact why the tunnel is … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency Fish rescue in drought

Posted on 01/07/2011 by Admin

EA Press Release 29-Jun-2011 Hundreds of fish are being removed from a Lincolnshire river as the drought continues despite recent spells of rainfall. The Environment Agency will be relocating the fish from the Upper River Slea, which is currently experiencing … Continue reading →

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