Tag Archives: Flood

Surrey River set to benefit from flood risk and wildlife improvements

Posted on 01/03/2015 by Admin

The Abbey River, a backwater of the River Thames in Surrey, is set to benefit from a project which will not only enhance wildlife but also reduce flood risk for the local community. The Abbey River Improvement Project is a … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency sets out plans for £256m River Thames flood defence scheme

Posted on 06/06/2014 by Admin
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Water Report for May shows river flows normal for time of year

Posted on 11/06/2013 by Admin

The South East Region received average rainfall during May. The soil moisture deficits have risen as a result of higher evaporation and plant growth and there was little response by the rivers to the rainfall. Groundwater levels and flows remain … 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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December was the 7th consecutive month of above average rainfall

Posted on 12/01/2013 by Admin

The Environment Agency water report for December shows it was the 7th consecutive month of above average rainfall for the South East Region. Flows and groundwater levels  continued to respond to rainfall on already saturated catchments. Most of the key sites … Continue reading →

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Water reports shows 6th month of above average rainfall

Posted on 11/12/2012 by Admin

The Environment Agency Water situation report for November 2012 shows it was the 6th consecutive month of above average rainfall for the South East Region. Flows and groundwater levels responded to rainfall on already saturated catchments and forty flood warnings … Continue reading →

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Water Situation report shows October contrast sharply to the same time last year

Posted on 13/11/2012 by Admin

The Environment Agency latest Water Situation report shows conditions in October contrast sharply to the same time last year when rainfall, river flows and groundwater levels were all very low.   Summary – October 2012 Following the general trend starting in April … Continue reading →

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EA report shows River flows in the normal range for September

Posted on 15/10/2012 by Admin

The Environment Agency Southeast water report for September shows the rivers responded to the heavy rainfall, but flows declined at the end of the month,the region received average rainfall for September. Rainfall Although September recorded average rainfall, it was a … Continue reading →

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Monthly Water Report shows Historic Recovery after the Drought

Posted on 11/09/2012 by Admin

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 report shows more summer groundwater recharge

Posted on 10/08/2012 by Admin

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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