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How does the Environment Agency manage abstraction to protect the environment?

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How does the Environment Agency manage abstraction to protect the environment?

Water is essential for drinking, farming, industry, wildlife and recreation. Managing our rivers, lakes, estuaries, wetlands and groundwater properly ensures the needs of society, the economy and nature can be met over the long term.  2026 has seen the driest July in 190 years, …

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Salmon Watch: Poacher boat patrol

Posted by: Tim Sykes, Posted on: 6 August 2013 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity
Southampton Harbour

I brace myself for the jolt as we bounce over another wave and are momentarily airborne. Scudding around a sun-kissed Southampton Water at 32 knots is exhilarating but this evening is about serious work: I am a passenger on board …

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