Nutrient Management Plan: River Wye
Information on the Nutrient Management Plan that's being developed by the Environment Agency and Natural England for the River Wye.
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Working with Natural England and other partners, the Environment Agency has developed a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) for the River Wye Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
The NMP identifies sources of nutrients that are entering the river and steps that can be taken to manage them. The aim of the plan is to manage nutrients in the River Wye SAC to enable growth in Herefordshire whilst conserving the river environment. We are asking for your views on the best ways of managing nutrients in the catchment.
For the River Wye SAC, the NMP focuses on sources of phosphates. High levels of phosphates in the SAC are threatening the development of the catchment and the wildlife in the rivers. The Environment Agency has been been working with Natural England to develop this plan in consultation with groups such as the National Farmers’ Union, the Country Land and Business Association and Welsh Water.
The NMP comprises of three parts:
- evidence base (finalised)
- options appraisal (finalised)
- action plan (first iteration)
The action plan gives a broad approach to reducing phosphate levels across the River Wye catchment. It outlines measures at a local level following consultation with stakeholders. The first version of the action plan is currently being refreshed.
For further information, contact Jenny Gamble, project lead on jenny.gamble@environment-agency.gov.uk or by calling 03708 506 506 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).
Last updated 29 March 2019 + show all updates
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Updated information and contact.
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Action plan document added.
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First published.