Today, eNGOs, regulators and industry leaders gathered at @WWTLondon to mark the launch of our #PlanForWater. Our Plan sets out more investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement to clean up our waters and secure future water supplies. https://t.co/tWzG0Ozcmp
Read @theresecoffey’s speech on the Government’s #PlanForWater: https://t.co/OzDPGkJCcb https://t.co/O8RGpFXmid
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement - our #PlanForWater sets out the way forward for cleaner, more plentiful water 💧 Read more ⬇
Today, we’ve set out our #PlanforWater to achieve cleaner, more plentiful water for people and nature. 💧 Commitments cover: 🏗️ increased investment in infrastructure 🚫 stronger regulation 🏞️ tougher enforcement for polluters Read more: https://t.co/KPf2les9Wo https://t.co/JzCJus3hfv
We’re launching a Nutrient Mitigation Scheme with @NaturalEngland to unlock #SustainableHousing, while creating better spaces for nature. Developers in the Tees catchment can now purchase 'credits' to show mitigation is in place. Read more: https://t.co/fwxgJIMvLp https://t.co/MmU1bwUm3A
Spurdog fishing has returned to UK waters. Thanks to the latest science, which shows stocks have recovered, fishermen are now able to fish for spurdog sustainably. We will continue to monitor stock levels to ensure the species is protected. Read more: https://t.co/5g5UxTlSOB https://t.co/Rw9P8KIq0G
Together with @Ofwat, we’ve announced over £1.6bn new investment for vital infrastructure to tackle water pollution and secure future water supplies 🏗️ 💧 Around £1.1bn will reduce storm overflow discharges from the Cornish coast to the River Wharfe ⬇️ https://t.co/IJjjCjjQAq https://t.co/nVVaKJJq6G
Chalk streams were a highlight of #WildIsles 💙 They’re the most biodiverse of all English rivers and provide habitats for wildlife. That’s why we're part of the Chalk Streams Restoration Strategy to preserve them for future generations. Read more: https://t.co/0kyEOmv4ya https://t.co/owEuKfL9av
Tonight’s #WildIsles highlights the iconic Atlantic Salmon🐟 The @EnvAgency is removing obstacles to salmon migration, including construction of a passage to swim around a barrier to control water flow on the River Trent in #Notts. Read more: https://t.co/nnPZP3hMK8 https://t.co/tHKS3YqdQg
Higher fines for water companies will now be reinvested into water quality, making polluters pay for damage to the environment. Read more here: https://t.co/VJIUId05su https://t.co/t2L8BJN1Om