The national drought group, which includes the Met Office, regulators, government, water companies, and other organisations, convened on Thursday as autumn rainfall remains insufficient to offset the dry conditions of spring and summer. Drought conditions are now expected to continue through to next year unless there is significantly more rain in the coming months, the […]
Category: Management
60% rise in serious water contamination raises food chain concerns
New data from the Environment Agency shows further surges in pollution events, potentially impacting crops and livestock. The official statistics show a 29% increase in incidents leading to pollutants entering Britain’s water system in 2024, or 2,801 individual events. Meanwhile, incidents defined as ‘serious’ rose by 60%. More significant cases of water contamination are particularly […]
Villagers face potential purchase of homes at risk of flooding
Anthony Lewis Local Democracy Reporter Talks will be held with some residents of a Welsh village over the potential purchase of their homes which are at risk of river flooding. A delegated officer decision means discussions will begin with residents of 1-16 Clydach Terrace, Ynysybwl on agreeing a financial figure for the proposed acquisition of the […]
NRW to tackle pollution from abandoned Powys metal mines
Natural Resources Wales is looking to tackle pollution from abandoned metal mines in a community between Llanidloes and Machynlleth.
£1m project to bring boost for wildlife and water quality starts
Work on a project to restore wetland habitat opens up 55km of river for fish and improve community access at a Tees Valley country park will start this week.
40 projects to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood management
40 projects across England set to benefit from £25 million funding for using nature to increase the nation’s flood resilience
Water company inspections will more than quadruple as the Government cracks down on poor performing companies.
Water company inspections will more than quadruple as the Government cracks down on poor performing companies, under plans announced today (20 February).
Hazards of growing high-risk crops in south-west England
Environment Agency warns poor crop-management could increase region’s flooding and pollution
Vital new wetland habitat protected with announcement of a new King’s National Nature Reserve
Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to extended by nearly 90 hectares, the equivalent of 128 football pitches, to encompass a unique wetland
Clare Pillman (Chief Executive NRW): Regulating the water industry: Why we will always prioritise the best outcome for Wales’s environment
At the beginning of a new year, I reflect on our work of protecting and conserving the most precious and extraordinary Welsh environment, and how the decisions we make today will leave a legacy for future generations.
Modern life places immense strain on our environment. And nowhere is this more evident than in our rivers – the lifeblood of Wales.