drought

Droughtshout Debuts from South East Water

South East Water is taking to the Web in new ways to help deliver key messages and updates on the current temporary use ban. Customers can now follow @Droughtshout on the social networking platform, Twitter, and the Drought Shout blog which can be found on the Company’s website. ... Full story

Ardingly Reservoir - only at 50% capacity at the moment say South East Water

Hosepipe Ban Begins in South East

Temporary water use bans have been confirmed and have come into effect from April 5th, following another unseasonably warm and dry month. ... Full story

Drought advice for fishery managers from the EA

Drought advice for fishery managers from the EA

The South East of England is in drought as a result of two consecutive dry winters with below average rainfall. Groundwater levels and river flows are low across the whole area. Our evidence shows that even with above average rainfall there will still be significant drought impacts on people, business and the environment during spring and summer this year. ... Full story

Ardingly Reservoir in Sussex is now at just 49% of its capacity still - photograph Gareth Fuller

Water Restrictions Set for Start of April Across South East

South East Water has today announced they will need to impose water-use restrictions on customers in April to combat the effects of the increasingly severe drought, following two abnormally dry winters. Customers have until 29th March 2012 to respond to the proposed restrictions. ... Full story

Weir Wood reservoir in Sussex where wildlife is already suffering as a result of low water

Water water everywhere – except when there isn’t!!

Dr Tony Whitbread, Sussex Wildlife Trust Chief Executive shares his thoughts on the current discussions on drought conditions and relates them to the effects and impact on our local wildlife which is often overlooked while we all focus on whether we can wash our cars or water our lawns or not. ... Full story

Martin Salter being interviewed on national TV on the dried up bed of the Kennet in Wiltshire

Angling Trust says drought is a wake up call for England's shrinking rivers

"Water is too cheap, the public are too wasteful and politicians have been too short-sighted" is the message from the Angling Trust in response to the Drought Summit held in London by Environment Secretary Caroline Spellman. ... Full story

Andy Killingbeck and Dan Horsley netting fish from remaining pools

EA Called to Another Dried Out River Rescue

It’s a sad story that is spreading throughout the south east region of the country this year and all due to the drought that we’ve experienced throughout the summer and now, into Autumn. ... Full story

The EA invite you to give your views on their new drought plan before it is finalised.

Have Your Say on the EA's Drought Plan For South East England

The Environment Agency invite you to have your say on their new South East England Drought Plan before it is finalised. This is your chance to share your views with the EA which may help inform the final version. ... Full story

total: 8 | displaying: 1 - 8

Log in

New member? Register now

Featured author

Richard

Richard