Two Somerset Reservoirs Drop Below Half Capacity Amid National Water Shortfalls Wednesday, August 13, 2025 somerset drought reservoir water-shortage climate-change agriculture wildfire environmentagency heatwave water-conservation England is grappling with serious water shortages, with two key reservoirs in Somerset holding less than half their capacity, officials warn. This alarming shortage comes despite rainfall in July and is compounded by a return … Read More
Major Flood Defence Scheme for Bradford-on-Avon Declared Unviable Amid Rising Costs Monday, July 14, 2025 flooding bradford-on-avon environmentagency floodresilience floodmanagement stormbert floodscheme communitypreparedness historicpreservation funding A long-anticipated flood defence project for Bradford-on-Avon has been declared financially unviable due to a sharp increase in estimated costs. The Environment Agency (EA), together with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon … Read More
Key Somerset Flood Defence Secures Nearly £1 Million for Major Upgrades Thursday, June 12, 2025 somerset flood defence somersetlevels riversowy king’ssedgemoordrain parrettidb bankraising floodprotection environmentagency Somerset’s crucial flood defences are set to receive significant enhancements this summer following the approval of nearly £1 million in funding. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), in collaboration with the Environment … Read More
Boost for Somerset's Endangered Eel Population as New Passes Installed on Key Waterways Thursday, May 29, 2025 somerset eels conservation eelpasses flooddefense bridgwater tidalbarrier environmentagency europeaneel wildliferestoration Somerset is taking significant steps to support its critically endangered eel population by installing new eel passes on key water control structures across the county. These passes enable eels to safely navigate obstacles … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for Somerset Coastline Amid Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, May 27, 2025 flood somerset coastline tidal environmentagency clevedon porlock severnestuary hightide flooding Flood alerts have been issued across parts of Somerset, highlighting increased flood risks due to recent heavy rainfall combined with high tidal activity. Coastal communities are being urged to stay vigilant over the next 24 … Read More
Somerset Swimming Spot Undergoes Clean-Up Following Water Quality Warning Friday, May 16, 2025 somerset rivertone bathingwater waterquality environmentagency pollution swimmingsafety publichealth cleanup designation Efforts are underway to restore the River Tone in Taunton, Somerset, after recent tests revealed the water quality falls below recommended hygiene standards. Designated as a “bathing water” last year alongside … Read More