Tag Archives: Drought

Fears of British super-drought after record low rainfall in winter

The pond at St Peter's Church in Snailwell, Cambridgeshire, is surrounded by clumps of bulrushes and thick oak trees that give it a timeless English appeal. Coated in a dusting of snow, this small body of waterlooked the epitome of … Continue reading

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Environment benefits through Enforcement Undertakings

  In the first year since civil sanctions have been available to the Environment Agency, the organisation in the East of England has accepted 14 offers to make donations to environmental charities. The offers have been made under Enforcement Undertakings … Continue reading

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Another Kennet Fish Rescue due to low River Levels

Over 100 fish including brown trout and Grayling were rescued from the River Kennet at Manton near Marlborough on Thursday. Responding to a report by a member of the public, Environment Agency Fisheries Officers successfully netted the fish from isolated … Continue reading

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Environment Agency rescue fish from the River Churn

Thousands of fish are being removed from a Gloucestershire river as water levels continue to fall despite recent spells of rainfall. The Environment Agency will be relocating the fish from the River Churn in Cirencester area, which is currently experiencing … Continue reading

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Environment Agency urges farmers and water companies to act now in response to drought

12-Jul-2011 Action should be taken now to protect water supplies for business, agriculture, the environment and people – thereby minimising the risk of water restrictions in the future, says a new report from the Environment Agency. It recommends that more … Continue reading

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Environment Agency Fish rescue in drought

EA Press Release 29-Jun-2011 Hundreds of fish are being removed from a Lincolnshire river as the drought continues despite recent spells of rainfall. The Environment Agency will be relocating the fish from the Upper River Slea, which is currently experiencing … Continue reading

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Anglers asked to help spot signs of fish in distress

Environment Agency 15th June 2011 As anglers return to the riverbanks for the start of the new fishing season (16 June), the Environment Agency is asking them to keep an eye out for signs of fish in distress. As anglers … Continue reading

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