Yearly Archives: 2011

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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TAC Desborough Island Clean up

Posted on 27/06/2011 by Admin

Volunteers from the Thames Anglers Conservancy gave up a few hours on the hottest Sunday of the year to help clean up an area at Walton. Desborough Island is high up on a list of regular areas that the TAC … Continue reading →

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100 per cent success for EA rod licence checks

Posted on 25/06/2011 by Admin

Last week, Midlands Fishery Enforcement Officers took to the River Avon in a canoe to check rod licences. The patrol along the River Avon at Pershore marked the opening of the new coarse fishing season on rivers. Officers checked 30 licences … Continue reading →

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Kids enjoy a first taste of Thames Fishing

Posted on 20/06/2011 by Admin

After a wet start to the opening of the river season, TAC volunteers were praying to Izaak that Sunday would be dry for their free to all, 'Celebration of the river season opening event' at Walton riverside. Three qualified coaches … Continue reading →

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Thames Anglers Conservancy at Penton Hook