Wild Trout Trust - Chalk Stream Abstraction Report
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- Category: Abstraction
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This new report by independent and highly respected consultant, John Lawson, is a review of chalk stream abstraction rates as a percentage of aquifer recharge for 55 named rivers and tributaries. Chalk streams, and the chalk aquifers that supply their water, are a very valuable source of clean water for domestic and industry use. Over-abstraction leads to dry rivers and damage to the unique and valuable ecology of the chalk stream. This report has been commissioned by Defra and the CaBA chalk stream restoration group as part of the work contributing to a national strategy for improving chalk streams.
The objectives are:
- to help understand the scale of over-abstraction of chalk aquifers and chalk streams in southern and eastern England and - to investigate “abstraction as a % of aquifer recharge” (A%R) as a simple and accessible method for determining acceptable levels of abstraction in chalk catchments and prioritising action.
House Of Commons Committees - Select Audit Committee
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- Category: Pollution
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Our Rivers Are In Danger
Rivers are the natural arteries of the country. They are home to some of England's most iconic species, like water voles, salmon, trout, otters and kingfishers. They cycle nutrients and help protect us from flooding. They also provide beautiful spaces for recreation and reflection. But a chemical cocktail of sewage, agricultural waste, plastic and chemicals is polluting rivers. Only 14% of all the rivers in England can currently claim to have good ecological status
.In October 2020, the Chair of our committee introduced a bill in Parliament. The bill proposed to make water companies ensure that untreated sewage is not released into rivers and other inland waters like canals and lakes. Our committee then started investigating the water quality of our rivers, launching an inquiry that December. We soon realised that the health of our rivers is about more than just sewage pollution.
https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/river-water-quality/index.html
The Rivers Trust Online Event
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- Category: Conservation
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The Rivers Trust Conference : Springing into Action
15th - 16th March 2022
The Rivers Trust Conference is back!!
We have seen some big shifts in how we can protect rivers in the last year - a new Environment Act, a damning report on water quality from government, and new ambition to turn the tide of pollution. We’ve heard plenty of good words, but how will these translate into action?
Rivers are a key barometer for environmental health overall and, as such, they must be at the heart of nature’s recovery, tackling waste and building climate resilience.
As we look forward with new legislation in place, proven nature-based solutions being implemented, and more people than ever taking environmental concerns seriously, this is a real watershed moment. Our conference will explore how words and legislation can turn to action and delivery on the ground. Investigating topics such as green markets, citizen science, and urban planning, as well as agricultural and sewage pollution, hear from cross-sector experts for a lively, vital discussion.
We are keen to present a diverse line-up featuring voices from the Rivers Trust movement, as well as the wider environment sector, industry, governance, and campaigners. Click below to register and read our Call for Contributions to find out more about submitting an idea.
LFCC Membership 2023
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- Category: General
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Your LFCC Membership 2023 is now due
Please would all existing and possible new LFCC members note that the membership for 2023 is now due. The forms in either PDF (Plain & Fillable) or MS Word format are available from the links below and contain all of the relevant details.
MS Word Format
This form can be filled in on the computer and emailed or printed and filled in by hand and posted.
https://www.lfcc.org.uk/downloads/20-lfcc-documents/2-other-lfcc-documents?download=237:lfcc-membership-2023-docx
PDF Format (Plain)
This form must be printed, filled in by hand and posted or scanned and emailed
https://www.lfcc.org.uk/downloads/20-lfcc-documents/2-other-lfcc-documents?download=238:lfcc-membership-2023-pdf
PDF Format (Fillable)
This form can be filled in on the computer and emailed or printed and filled in by hand and posted.
Bin It! Dont Block It!
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- Category: Pollution
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Bin It ! - Don't Block It!
Whilst this is no defence against water companies excessively dumping raw untreated sewage into our rivers across the country, we can still do our bit to help. This may well be common sense to the majority of people but this is happening.
Please follow the link below to see haow you can do your part
https://www.thameswater.co.uk/about-us/responsibility/bin-it
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