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An approach to help identify and quantify the financial, social and environmental benefits of sustainable drainage systems and natural flood management.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
Follow this groundwater protection code of practice to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
This section contains topic action plans which provide an alternative presentation of the summary programme of measure.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
The water industry is producing strategic drainage and wastewater plans to maintain, improve, and extend robust and resilient drainage and wastewater systems.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
This review synthesises evidence on the innovations for water finance that could be applied to mainstream and expand Nature-based Solutions
Case studies of completed measures or measures being progressed in river basin districts from 2015.
Guidance for flood risk management authorities and those working in the flood and coastal risk management sector.
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