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Water report shows rivers in the SE near normal for April

Posted on 10/05/2013 by Admin

The latest Environment Agency Water Situation report shows South East Region received below average rainfall during April whilst groundwater levels have reached their peaks and river flows remain normal or above normal. 12 months ago we were in a drought … Continue reading →

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SouthWest Water fined for failing to report problem at sewage works

Posted on 01/05/2013 by Admin

South West Water has been ordered to pay £8,637 in fines and costs for failing to alert the Environment Agency to a serious problem at its Ivybridge sewage treatment works. On January 16, 2012 the Agency received complaints from members … Continue reading →

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Thames boaters urged to renew registrations after crackdown catches 49 evaders

Posted on 21/04/2013 by Admin

Boaters on the River Thames are being urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution, the Environment Agency said on Tuesday. The reminder comes after a two-day operation on the lower reaches of the non-tidal Thames saw waterways officers serve … Continue reading →

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Two men receive £4k fine for illegal elver fishing

Posted on 21/04/2013 by Admin

Two Bridgwater men have both been banned for five years after being caught illegally fishing for elvers on the River Tone in Somerset. David Roberts and Mark Newbury were also ordered to pay a total of £4,000 in fines and … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust begins ambitious programme to get more people fishing

Posted on 15/04/2013 by Admin

This month the Angling Trust begins an ambitious four year programme of work to get more people fishing and need the support of fisheries, clubs, coaches and volunteers to help make this a success. From the Angling Trust, how you … Continue reading →

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South West Water to pay £65,000 for toxic chemical spill

Posted on 11/04/2013 by Admin

South West Water has been ordered to pay £65,000 in fines and costs for illegally discharging aluminium chloride into the East Looe River, Cornwall. The case was brought by the Environment Agency. On August 22, 2010 an Agency officer visited … Continue reading →

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Anglers caught in Easter fishing licence blitz

Posted on 09/04/2013 by Admin

Over 25 anglers were given offence report forms by Environment Agency officers during spot-checks over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Six officers targeted waterways in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Northamptonshire between Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April. Across … Continue reading →

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‘Hideous’ hydro-power plan for Marlow lambasted

Posted on 31/03/2013 by Admin

Plans to harness the power of Marlow weir to create electricity for 400 to 600 homes have been lambasted by a group representing 2,000 anglers. Thames Valley Angling Association has blasted the 'hideous' proposal for hydro-power on the River Thames … Continue reading →

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Thames Tideway Times – Spring 2013

Posted on 30/03/2013 by Admin

Tideway Times is a quarterly newsletter featuring the latest news and events on our London Tideway Improvements, which includes the proposed Thames Tideway Tunnel, the Lee Tunnel and Sewage Works Upgrades. Download the latest Tideway Times newsletter (3.1Mb)

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Green light for examination of Thames ‘Super Sewer’ proposals