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Thames Water rejects claim that Tideway Tunnel is unnecessary

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Tidal Thames Draw Off 2014

Each year in mid November the Semi-Tidal Thames between Teddington and Richmond is allowed to ‘draw off’, or become a full tidal river. This allows access to locks, weirs, and sluices along the river for essential maintenance and  inspection of … Continue reading

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Bass get Full Support in Parliament

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Call for EU to act on Growing Threat to Wildlife and Drinking Water from pharmaceuticals

There is increasing evidence that human and veterinary medicines are damaging wildlife, a new report launched today by the environmental charity CHEM Trust shows. The report “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: A growing threat to our tap water and wildlife” highlights … Continue reading

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7500 fish in Christmas stocking helps revive the River Crane

The River Crane in Middlesex has been restocked with thousands of fish as it continues its recovery from 2 serious pollution incidents.   The Environment Agency, working as part of the Crane Valley Partnership which includes the Thames Anglers Conservancy … Continue reading

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Famous English Chalk Stream to get new life

After years of lobbying against excessive water abstraction from the Upper Kennet, angling and conservation groups – backed by local MP Richard Benyon – have given a warm welcome to the announcement from Thames Water for a new £25 million … Continue reading

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Southern Water ordered to pay £500,000 for releasing Untreated Sewage

Southern Water were today (13th Nov) fined £500,000 and agreed to pay costs of £19,224 at Canterbury Crown Court after an Environment Agency (EA) investigation found that untreated sewage was discharged into the Swalecliffe Brook, polluting a 1.2 kilometre stretch … Continue reading

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Highly Invasive Quagga mussel discovered for first time in UK

The invasive species, the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), has been discovered in the south east. The quagga mussel is generally the size of a thumbnail but can grow to 4cm – Picture courtesy of Dr David Aldridge. The discovery … Continue reading

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First ‘TideFest’ Match proves a great success

The first annual ‘Tidefest’ match took place at Strand on the Green near Kew bridge on Sunday 28th Septmber. The match,  part of a wider event on World Rivers Day, attracted 30 anglers to fish the challenging tidal Thames. Dawn at … Continue reading

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Angling groups welcome positive news for the Tidal Thames

The Thames Anglers Conservancy , Angling Trust, The Salmon and Trout Association joined environmental groups and charities representing over 5 million people who have been campaigning for a cleaner Thames in London in welcoming the decision of the government to go ahead … Continue reading

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