Environment Agency consults on significant water management issues for river basin planning
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on significant water management issues for river basin management planning - the current river basin management plans were published in October 2022 and must be reviewed and updated every 6 years.
Environment Agency launches first stage consultation on river basin management planning
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on river basin management planning – the EA is seeking feedback on the approach to working together to review and update the river basin management plans in 2027.
Office for Environmental Protection calls on DAERA to implement overdue plan to improve water quality in Northern Ireland
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is calling for a critical plan designed to protect and improve Northern Ireland’s waters needs to be strengthened and implemented without further delay, in a new report released today.
Highly critical OEP report - ‘deeply concerning’ issues with how laws to protect England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are being implemented
Deeply concerning’ failures to properly implement regulations designed to protect rivers, lakes and coastal waters in England mean key targets for improvement will be missed, a 180 page detailed and highly critical report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has found.
Environment Agency reveals £5.3 billion investment by 2027 in latest action plans to protect England’s waters
The Environment Agency (EA) has today published action plans detailing £5.3 billion of investment to improve the quality of England’s waters over the next five years. However, the EA is warning that without further investment beyond that date and more action to address climate change impacts, the number of water bodies meeting Good Ecological Status could fall to just 6% by 2043.
Environment Agency opts not to conduct strategic environmental assessment for third cycle of river basin management plans
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a policy paper explaining its decision not to carry out strategic environmental assessments for the third cycle of river basin management plans (RBMPs).
Environment Agency extends deadline for responses to river basin planning consultation
The Environment Agency has extended the deadline to submit responses to its current river basin planning consultation Challenges and Choices by five months because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Environment Agency launches new consultation on future of rivers
The Environment Agency has today launched a six month-long consultation on the future of the water environment and rivers in England.
European Commission refers Spain to Court over River Basin Management Plans failures
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice for not reviewing and updating its River Basin Management Plans for the seven river basin districts in the Canary Islands.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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