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2021-10-15 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Press release
New strategy launched to protect chalk streamsThe Environment Agency has today welcomed a new chalk stream strategy to protect ‘England’s rainforests’ ![]() Nearly a third of nearly a England's chalk steams are situated in the East. The report, published 15 October, by the Catchment Based Approach’s Chalk Stream Restoration Group sets out recommendations of how to enhance these precious habitats. Chalk streams are a rare and valuable habitat, often referred to as the equivalent of England’s rainforests. It is estimated that 85% of the world’s chalk streams are in England and around 29% of these are in East Anglia. Most water we drink in the East comes from rainwater stored deep beneath our feet in natural chalk ‘aquifers’, which feed our chalk streams. Chalk streams also need good water quality for different species of fish, plants and insects to flourish. However they face significant challenges in the 21st century due to complex problems worsened by climate change and population growth. The Environment Agency has been involved in a number of local partnership projects to help restore chalk streams, including 2 in Norfolk. ![]() The River Tiffey before the work was carried out. A £1.6 million restoration project on the Upper Bure’s rivers and streams led by National Trust was launched earlier this year. The river has been heavily modified over time, meaning that the fish population has suffered. The 4 year restoration programme will help towards achieving a ‘good’ status under the water regulations. Earlier this year the Environment Agency and the Norfolk Rivers Trust completed a joint project to improve fish migration through the upper River Tiffey. A fish pass was installed in the chalk stream, meaning that many different fish species can now navigate through the river system. ![]() The River Tiffey after the work. Simon Hawkins, Environment Agency area director for East Anglia said:
Recommendations in the strategy include enhanced status to drive investment in water resources in order to help reduce pollution and eliminate over abstraction. As well as restoring physical habitat and biodiversity. The strategy has bought together partners including the Environment Agency, Natural England, Defra, water companies and environmental organisations. Environment Agency Chair Emma Howard Boyd said:
Natural England Chair Tony Juniper said:
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Published 15 October 2021
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/339421 |
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