OEP Report Coast and Waterways
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has carried out a review of the key legislation regarding water quality – the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations for England – and how they are being implemented by Defra and the Environment Agency through River Basin Management Planning (RBMP).
The report finds that Government and the Environment Agency (EA) are currently not on track to meet the Environmental Objectives. The OEP’s worst case assessment would see just 21% of surface waters in Good Ecological state by 2027, representing only a 5% improvement on the current situation.
Follow this link to read more on ‘Deeply concerning’ issues with how laws to protect England’s estuaries and coastal waters are implemented
Follow this link to read the full Office For Environmental Protection Report
Life Solved Live
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2016 Selsey Harbour Preliminary Consultation Document
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Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
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