Water Challenges & Choices
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation seeking views on the challenges our waters face and the choices we all need to make to improve and protect this vital, precious resource. Our rivers, lakes, canals, coasts and groundwater, and the essential services they provide society, are worth billions of pounds to the UK economy. However, wildlife and the benefits we get from our waters are threatened by the damage we are causing through development, industry, flood protection and agriculture. The climate crisis and a growing population are adding to these pressures and without concerted action will lead to irreparable harm to our planet, ourselves and future generations. Your responses will help shape the future approach to managing the water environment. You can submit your views before 24 April, by searching ‘challenges and choices’ at www.consult.environment-agency.gov.uk.