Tag Archives: Environment Agency

Salmon and Trout Association Submits Complaint against UK to the European Commission

Complaint by Salmon & Trout Association highlights lack of delivery and years of prevarication in failure to comply with the Habitats Directive on River Avon SAC The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) has today (27th September) submitted to the European … Continue reading

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Fishery Owners fined for keeping Invasive Species

The owners of a Devon fishery have been ordered to pay nearly £35,000 in fines and costs for keeping two invasive species of fish in lakes near Holsworthy. The case is the first of its kind in the region. Topmouth Gudgeon … Continue reading

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Raw sewage floods Dollis Brook in Finchley after Thames Water pump failure

Raw sewage flooded a river full of wildlife in Finchley when a nearby pump failed and overflowed on Saturday. Neighbours woke to an “horrendous” stench after faeces spilled over into Dollis Brook, in Gordon Road. Full story

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Monthly Water Report shows Historic Recovery after the Drought

The latest Water Situation report from the EA shows elevated river flows and groundwater levels for the time of year were common this month as the persistently wet weather of June and July subsided into more typical conditions for August.  … Continue reading

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Environment Agency in Bank Holiday Licence blitz

Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers will be blitzing Essex waterways between 24 and 27 August to make sure those enjoying the sport are licensed. There is a wide variety of excellent waters available for keen anglers from trout reservoirs and … Continue reading

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River Wandle Pollution Alert Following Fire at Beddington Sewage Works

Following a major fire at the Beddington Sewage treatment works overnight, there have been reports of dead fish being seen in the River Wandle in West London. For the latest information and to report any sightings, please go to the … Continue reading

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Vote for the best River Thames lock

River Thames’ users are invited to vote for the best kept lock as the Environment Agency launches its annual waterways awards. Voting has opened for the ‘Best Lock Site’ award. River users and other members of the public who visit … Continue reading

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Thames region set for improved disabled access to rivers

The Environment Agency is helping to improve disabled angling access at two sites on the Thames regions rivers Following on from the success of the fishing platforms installed at Penton hook in 2011, Cookham weir stream is being added to … Continue reading

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Environment Agency report shows more summer groundwater recharge

A further wet month building on the foundations laid since April this year, saw the phenomenon of summer groundwater recharge continue across the South East of England, allowing many rivers and aquifers to recover to conditions more usual for late … Continue reading

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Pollution kills 3,000 fish in the Burniston Beck, EA appeals for information

The Environment Agency is appealing for information, following a serious pollution incident leading to the death of almost 3,000 fish in Scarborough.   An officer visited the beck the same day and found around 60 dead fish, including trout and … Continue reading

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