Updates, consultations responses, Jan/ Feb 2012
- ATMRF - Severn Rivers Trust Update (Jan 12) (6)
- Consultation - Implementation of SUDS (Dec 11) (5)
- Consultation - Implementation of SUDS Q&A\'s (Dec 11) (8)
- Consultation on Implementation of Nitrates Directive in England 2013-2016 (Feb 12) (5)
- Directive on Invasive Alien Species (Feb 12) (6)
- EC Invasives Species Consultation Questionnaire (Feb 12) (5)
- Implementation of Nitrates Directive in England 2013-2016 Q&A\'s (Feb 12) (6)
- Midlands Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Restructure Consultation Response Document (22nd Dec 12) (3)
- Notes of meeting of England&Wales Fisheries Group (24th Jan 12) (6)
- Response to DEFRA Consultation Abolition of RLFAC\'s (30th Nov 11) (3)
- Response to DEFRA Consultation on Abolition of RLFAC\'s - Final (30th Nov 11) (5)
Water Resource Notices, Weekly Discharge Reports & Water Situation Jan/Feb 2012
- Regional Water Situation Report January 2012 (9)
- Regional Water Situation Report December 2011 (8)
- Clayton Wood, Stoke (10th Jan 12) (7)
- Gilwiskaw Brook, Snarestone (19th Jan 12) (9)
- River Dove, Okeover - Hydropower (25th Jan 12) (10)
- River Severn, Grimley (13th Jan 12) (12)
- River Sowe (12th Jan 12) (8)
- Afon Gwyrfai, Tributary - Hydropower (9th Feb 12) (7)
- Afon Mawddach - Hydropower (12th Jan 12) (5)
- Cwnbeth Brook, Gwern (12th Jan 12) (6)
- Nant Cwn Du - Hydropower (9th Feb 12) (9)
Environment Agency Top Ten Invasive Species
The EA has released a list of the top ten invasive species threatening England and Wales rivers here
Trevor Renals, invasive species expert at the Environment Agency said:
“River water quality is the best its been since before the industrial revolution. But if we don’t control invasive species, we risk losing some of our precious native species and incurring even more clean up costs. We could also fall short of the strict EU targets for our rivers and lakes.
“The Environment Agency will be working with other environment bodies as well as community and volunteer groups to manage the spread of these damaging plants and animals. We would urge everyone to help stop the spread of these species by making sure that garden and pond plants don’t end up near rivers and parkland and thoroughly cleaning any fishing, boating and canoeing equipment when moving between waterways.”
Regional Water Situation report May 2011
The Midlands regional water situation report for the month of May, the highlights of which are as follows.
River Flow- Mean monthly flows remained ‘exceptionally low’ at the majority of sites across Midlands.
Reservoir Storage- Storage continued to show a steep decline at several key reservoirs including Tittesworth, Derwent and Elan, although remained closer to the LTA (long term average) at Clywedog, Draycote, Carsington and the Dove reservoirs.
Groundwater Levels- Levels continued to decline at the majority of sites and were notably low at Heathlanes, Four Crosses and Rider Point.
Rainfall- Totals across Midlands were closer to normal and overall 86% of the LTA was recorded.
Soil Moisture Deficit- Soils remained drier than the LTA. The end of the month soil moisture deficit in Central and East areas ranged from 80 to 107 mm.
We are advised that given the exceptionally dry March and April the Environment Agency are continuing to closely monitor river flows, groundwater and reservoir levels across Midlands. We trust the attached will prove to be of interest.
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Joint Paper on the Management of Fisheries and the Aquatic Ecosystem in England
by the Angling Trust, Atlantic Salmon Trust, Association of Rivers Trusts, Salmon & Trout Association and Wild Trout Trust
Joint Paper on the Management of Fisheries and the Aquatic Ecosystem in England (19)
