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Solent & South Downs Fish Monitoring Report 2015
Solent & South Downs fish monitoring report 2015 We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment and make it a better place for people and wildlife. We operate at the place where environmental change has its greatest impact on people’s lives. We reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding; make sure there is enough water for people and wildlife; protect and improve air, land and water quality and apply the environmental standards within which industry can operate. Acting to reduce climate change and helping people and wildlife adapt to its consequences are at the heart of all that we do. We cannot do this alone. We work closely with a wide range of partners including government, business, local authorities, other agencies, civil society groups and the communities we serve. Authors: P. Rudd & L. Swift Published by: Environment Agency Further copies of this report are available Horizon house, Deanery Road, from our publications catalogue: Bristol BS1 5AH www.gov.uk/government/publications Email: [email protected] or our National Customer Contact Centre: www.gov.uk/environment-agency T: 03708 506506 Email: [email protected]. © Environment Agency 2014 All rights reserved. This document may be reproduced with prior permission of the Environment Agency. 2 of 77 Foreword Welcome to the annual fish report for the Solent and South Downs area for 2015. This report covers all of the fisheries surveys we have carried out in Hampshire and West & East Sussex in 2015 and is the ninth annual report we have produced in succession. -
Wendover Kingshill Chalfont St
HOUSE OF COMMONS SELECT COMMITTEE HS2 (LONDON – WEST MIDLANDS) BILL 14 July 2015 Petitioner – The Chiltern Society No. 0761 A1194 (1) 0761 / 1 HOC/00761/0003 Chiltern Society Presentation 1. About the Chiltern Society 2. AONB & Countryside issues 3. Water related issues 4. AONB Planning Policy 5. Three Bore Tunnel Option 6. Mitigation Hierarchy 7. Chiltern Society’s Conclusion A1194 (2) 0761 / 2 HOC/00761/0004 1. About the Chiltern Society o Founded 50 years ago • to conserve and enhance the Chiltern Hills • to campaign for the AONB to be confirmed • to campaign against the M40 cutting • to reinstate footpaths post-WWII o Registered charity o 7,000 members A1194 (3) 0761 / 3 HOC/00761/0005 500 volunteers – the largest group in any AONB A1194 (4) 0761 / 4 HOC/00761/0006 Chiltern Society - interest groups o Rights of Way o Site management o Walking o Cycling o Rivers & wetlands o Planning o Heritage o Photographic A1194 (5) 0761 / 5 HOC/00761/0007 Chiltern Society - what we do o Maintain rights of way o Manage 13 nature reserves and heritage sites o Participate at all levels of the UK planning system o Work with a wide range of national, regional and local environmental organisations o Work on chalk streams and wetlands o Provide opportunities to volunteer and learn new skills o Support local community groups A1194 (6) 0761 / 6 HOC/00761/0008 Chiltern Society – some notable achievements o Founded Chiltern Open Air Museum o Restored Lacey Green Windmill and Ewelme Watercress Beds o Created the Chiltern Way long distance circular footpath -
Cherishing the Chess
The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project aims to conserve all major chalk streams in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to encourage enjoyment and Cherishing understanding of them. The Project achieves these aims by: the Raising awareness of the importance of chalk streams and the need to conserve them Giving advice to landowners and managers on riverside management Chess Practical conservation to physically improve chalk stream habitats, assess habitat quality and locate and protect rare species Providing education resources for schools to help children understand the chalk stream environment Improving physical access to the streams where appropriate, and providing information about their special qualities For more details see the project website: www.chilternsaonb.org/chalk-streams-project Useful contacts: The River Chess Association is a voluntary organisation that seeks to protect and enhance the River Chess by a combination of practical conservation work and lobbying. To find out how you can help visit: www.riverchessassociation.org or email [email protected] Environment Agency Apollo Court, 2 Bishops Square Business Park St. Albans Road West Hatfield, Herts AL10 9EX Tel: 03708 506506 www.environment-agency.gov.uk 0800 807060 (Incident hotline) Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust Water Vole Recovery Project The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4XT Tel: 01865 775476 www.bbowt.org.uk Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers House, Northway Rickmansworth, Herts Wd3 1RL Tel: 01923 776611 www.threerivers.gov.uk Chiltern District Council King George V Road Amersham Bucks HP6 5AW Tel: 01494 729000 www.chiltern.gov.uk Led by the Chilterns Conservation Board, the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project is a partnership of statutory How YOU can help agencies, local authorities and voluntary bodies committed to conserving the chalk stream environment. -
South East River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan 2015 - 2021 PART B: Sub Areas in the South East River Basin District
South East River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan 2015 - 2021 PART B: Sub Areas in the South East river basin district March 2016 Published by: Environment Agency Further copies of this report are available Horizon house, Deanery Road, from our publications catalogue: Bristol BS1 5AH www.gov.uk/government/publications Email: [email protected] or our National Customer Contact Centre: www.gov.uk/environment-agency T: 03708 506506 Email: [email protected]. © Environment Agency 2016 All rights reserved. This document may be reproduced with prior permission of the Environment Agency. Contents Glossary and abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 5 The layout of this document ........................................................................................................ 7 1 Sub-areas in the South East river basin district .............................................................. 9 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 9 Flood Risk Areas ......................................................................................................................... 9 Management catchments ............................................................................................................ 9 2 Conclusions, objectives and measures to manage risk for the Brighton and Hove Flood Risk Area.......................................................................................................................... -
Lca 13.5 Misbourne Upper Chalk River Valley
LCA 13.5 MISBOURNE UPPER CHALK RIVER VALLEY LCA in Context LCA XX LCA 13.5 MISBOURNE UPPER CHALK RIVER VALLEY KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Shallow chalk valley, gently sloping and indented by smaller dry valleys to produce smoothly rolling valley sides, with a relatively wide, flat bottomed floodplain. Valley sides steepening in the upper reaches. • On the valley sides the underlying chalk, and free draining lime-rich soils predominately support arable cultivation, with some calcareous grassland and woodland on higher slopes. • Ancient and semi-natural woodland associated with higher slopes and dry valleys, creating a visual boundary of the area, including mixed, broadleaved and coniferous woodland, which possess significant biodiversity and ecological value. • The valley floor is characterised by rough grassland, permanent pasture and paddocks, and divided into smaller scale fields, by low hedges and wooden post and wire fencing. • The narrow and gently flowing Misbourne River, meanders down the valley, with occasional ponds often located near farmsteads or small villages. The river often runs unnoticeably through this lower landscape. • A string of hamlets and farmsteads exist along the valley floor, with nucleated rows of larger settlements focused along roads. The larger village of Great Missenden is situated in the northern part of the area. Distinctive churches are often a feature of villages. • Post medieval parkland at Shardeloes and Missenden Abbey. Shardeloes House is a visually prominent feature on the valley side. • Varying patterns of field enclosure, with a mix of regular and irregular field boundaries. Large scale fields dominate the valley sides, with smaller scale field divisions along the valley floor. -
Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Update July 2017
Three Rivers District Council Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Update July 2017 Report details Three Rivers District Council Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Update Report prepared for: Three Rivers District Council Reference: Project Report: CPR2415a Copyright: © TRL Limited Report date: July 2017 Report status/version: Scoping Report Update Quality approval: Katie Millard Project Manager Rob Gardner Technical Reviewer Disclaimer This report has been produced by TRL Limited (TRL) under a contract with Three Rivers District Council. Any views expressed in this report are not necessarily those of Three Rivers District Council. The information contained herein is the property of TRL Limited and does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the customer for whom this report was prepared. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the matter presented in this report is relevant, accurate and up-to-date, TRL Limited cannot accept any liability for any error or omission, or reliance on part or all of the content in another context. Contents amendment record This report has been amended and issued as follows: Version Date Description Editor Technical Reviewer Draft v0.1 09-05-2017 Draft for review KM RG Draft v0.2 10-05-2017 Technical review KM RG Final v0.3 11-05-2017 Final version, draft previously seen by client KM RG Post- 28-07-17 Scoping Report Update to take account of KM RG consultation comments made during the consultation from 12th update May to 16th June 2017. Post Consultation Update -
Drought Management Plan 2018 Affinity Water
Drought Management Plan 2018 Affinity Water November 2018 Security Notice This document has been written in compliance with our security policy so that no redaction is required for publication. Codes have been used to preserve the security of our production locations. Drought Management Plan November 2018 Page 2 of 130 Asset Strategy document control sheet Document amendment history Version Status Date Amendment to this version V1 Draft 12/05/2017 First draft V2 Draft 14/12/2017 Amendments following public consultation Minor amendments to incorporate lessons learned from V3 Final 26/11/2018 2017/2018 drought experience and changes to draft WRMP19 Document approval Document title Drought Management Plan 2018 e-Document location https://stakeholder.affinitywater.co.uk/drought-management.aspx Name Signature Title Date Anneka Johnson- Senior Asset Author/originator 06/11/2018 Marshall Scientist Technical Reviewer Becky Pointer Asset Manager 08/11/2018 Approver 1 HoD Head of Water Affie Panayiotou 14/11/2018 (internal use) Strategy Approver 2 Legal Head of Legal Julie Smith 16/11/2018 (external use) Services Approver 3 AS Interim Asset Marie Whaley 26/11/2018 Director Strategy Director Disclaimer This document has been prepared in accordance with the Affinity Water Quality System and is uncontrolled for use outside the company except for those recipients on the controlled circulation list. Uncontrolled copies will not be updated if and when changes are made. If you do not have a controlled copy and you wish to make use of this document, you should contact Affinity Water to obtain a copy of the latest available version. -
BBOWT Water Vole Recovery Project
Berks, Bucks and Oxon Water Vole Recovery Project 2016 Report Water vole carrying food for young, Chris Hughes, River Windrush Julia Lofthouse, Mammal Project Officer Gavin Bennett, Mammal Project Assistant Contents 1 Introduction 2 Water Vole Surveys Survey Methodology Survey Participants Survey Results 3 Mink Control Background Information Mink Control Results 2015- 2016 Analysis of Mink Control Schemes 4 Alert Maps and Local Key Areas 2017 5 Water Vole Recovery Project Updates 2016 Bayswater Brook Ewelme Stream and River Thames Great Ouse and Padbury Brook Holy Brook and Sulham Brook Hurst Ditches Kennet & Avon Canal Lower River Kennet, Foudry Brook and River Thames at Sonning Lower River Windrush Mill Brook Oxford Canal River Alderbourne River Glyme and River Dorn River Ock, Sandford Brook and River Stert Upper Thames 1 Introduction The water vole Arvicola amphibius is Britain’s fastest declining mammal which has been lost from approximately 89% of its former range since 1900. In the 1950s-60s changes in river engineering practices and agricultural intensification caused the water vole population to decline. These changes resulted in habitat loss and degradation which caused fragmentation and isolation of water vole populations. Since the 1980s an introduced predator, the American mink Neovison vison has decimated water vole populations as its range has expanded throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Mink are able to counter the water voles’ anti-predatory behaviours since they swim well, hunt efficiently and female mink are small enough to enter water voles’ burrows. The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust launched its Water Vole Recovery Project in 1998. The aim of the project was to arrest the decline of water voles within the three counties and to work to stabilise and increase the water vole population. -
South Hampshire: Integrated Water Management Strategy
South Hampshire: Integrated Water Management Strategy Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) December 2008 Client: PUSH South Hampshire Integrated Water Management Strategy Note This document has been produced by ATKINS for PUSH solely for the purpose of the Integrated Water Management Strategy for South Hampshire. It may not be used by any person for any other purpose other than that specified without the express written permission of ATKINS. Any liability arising out of use by a third party of this document for purposes not wholly connected with the above shall be the responsibility of that party who shall indemnify ATKINS against all claims costs damages and losses arising out of such use. Atkins Limited Document History JOB NUMBER: 5056925 DOCUMENT REF: 5056925 / 70 / DG / 23 05 Final for Distribution PS ED HR PS 2/12/08 04 Final PS RH HR PS 4/11/08 03 External Draft for Review HR/JS/PS AB BSP PS 02 Internal draft review HR/JS/PS AB AB PS 01 Draft in progress HR/JS/PS ED BP PS Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Revision Purpose Description Client: PUSH South Hampshire Integrated Water Management Strategy Acknowledgements The Atkins team would like to thank the Steering Committee for its advice and support throughout the project. The technical specialists in the Environment Agency have also been very supportive. We would like to thank Tony Burch from the Environment Agency who has provided detailed comments and recommendations for improved flood risk management which we have included within this document. Susanne Grigsby, David Lowthian and Tim Sykes have also provided important advice which has helped to steer the project with respect to water quality and understanding the methodology and conclusions of the Review of Consents investigations. -
Lca 19.2 Lower Misbourne Settled River Valley
LCA 19.2 LOWER MISBOURNE SETTLED RIVER VALLEY LCA in Context LCA XX LCA 19.2 MISBOURNE LOWER SETTLED RIVER VALLEY KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Narrow and shallow valley with low valley sides. The valley topography is not prominent and the flat floodplain dominates the character area. • The valley cuts into the Upper Chalk formation and this forms the edges of the character area, with Alluvium comprising the central floodplain zone, gradually widening towards the south. • The River Misbourne is largely hidden and inconspicuous, emerging and becoming more visible within settlement. The river becomes more prominent towards the south, with associated wetland meadows along its course. • A largely settled and developed landscape, with some pockets of rough grazing and pasture and paddocks interspersed, often close to settlement edge. • Limited woodland, with tree cover predominantly associated with transport corridors, acting as screening for roads. Areas of broadleaved woodland located in the south of the area, for example at the Old Rectory Meadows SSSI. • Dense settlement is linearly dispersed along the valley and road corridors. Higher settlement densities and more recent modern origin found in the town edge at Gerrards Cross. • Smaller, yet still relatively densely settled village of Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles lie in the north of the character area, and these possess a stronger historic character, with distinctive historical architecture of flint and stone churches and timber framed buildings. • Some early field enclosures remain, including pre 18th century co-axial and irregular enclosures. Archeologically elements include, distinctive churches, such as St Giles Church, in Chalfont St Giles and St Peter’s Church, in Chalfont St Peter’s. -
South West Hertfordshire Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
South West Hertfordshire Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Final Report March 2019 www.jbaconsulting.com SWH Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Stage 1 i Fiona Hartland 8A Castle Street Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 8DL Revision history Revision Amendments Issued to Ref/Date 2018s0161 SW Draft Report Three Rivers Hertfordshire District Council L1 SFRA v1.0 / Dacorum Borough 27/03/2018 Council St. Albans City and District Council Watford Borough Council Hertfordshire County Council Thames Water Canal and River Trust 2018s0161 SW Draft Report –DBC, SADC, Environment Hertfordshire TDC, WBC, CRT comments Agency L1 SFRA v2.0 / incorporated 20/03/2018 2018s0161 SW Final Draft Report – HCC Three Rivers Hertfordshire comments incorporated. District Council L1 SFRA v3.0 / Dacorum Borough 02/05/2018 Council St. Albans City and District Council Watford Borough Council Hertfordshire County Council Canal and River Trust 2018s0161 SW Final Report – Cumulative Three Rivers Hertfordshire Impacts Assessment District Council L1 SFRA v4.0 / (incorporating comments SWH Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Stage 1 i Revision Amendments Issued to Ref/Date from HCC and EA) and Dacorum Borough London Colney model Council outputs included St. Albans City and District Council Watford Borough Council Contract This report describes work commissioned by Claire May, on behalf of Three Rivers District Council, by an email dated 31 January 2018. Nathan Chapman, Emily Jones and Fiona Hartland of JBA Consulting carried out this work. Prepared by ............................. -
Hampshire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy July 2013
Hampshire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy July 2013 Hampshire County Council Economy, Transport and Environment Department, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UD Tel: 0845 603 5638 Fax: 01962 847055 www.hants.gov.uk No part of this document may be copied or reproduced by any means without prior written permission from HCC. Any advice, opinions or recommendations within this document; should be read and relied upon only in the context of this document as a whole, do not in any way purport to include any manner of legal advice or opinion, are based on the information made available to HCC at the date of this document and on current UK standards, codes, technology and construction practises as at the date of this document. No liability is accepted for any use of this document other than for the purpose for which it was originally prepared and provided. Hampshire County Council cannot accept responsibility for any use or reliance on the contents from this report by any third party. Maps are reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. HCC 100019180 [2011]. Document Control Information Document Information Document Reference Draft Hampshire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for consultation Document Revision - Report Status Final Date July 2013 Author Susannah Hardwick – CH2M Hill Checker Andy McConkey – CH2M Hill Approver Pete Errington – Hampshire County Council Date of Next Review 2017 Foreword The Flood & Water Management Act, which came into being in 2010, placed a number of statutory duties on Hampshire County Council in its new role as Lead Local Flood Authority to address local flood risk.