River Basin Management Plan
South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver
objectives
Contents
C.1 Introduction
3
C.2 Actions we can all take
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C.3 Agriculture and rural land management
11
C.4 Angling and conservation
40
C.5 Central government
57
C.6 Environment Agency
124
C.7 Industry, manufacturing and other business
208
C.8 Local Government
231
C.9 Mining and quarrying
258
C.10 Navigation
264
C.11 Urban and transport
272
C.12 Water industry
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C.1 Introduction
This annex sets out tables of the actions (the programmes of measures) that are
proposed for each sector. Actions are the on the ground activities that will be
implemented to manage the pressures on the water environment and achieve the
objectives of this plan.
Further information relating to these actions and how they have been developed is
given in:
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Annex B Objectives for waters in the South East River Basin District
This gives information on the current status and environmental objectives that
have been set and when it is planned to achieve
•
Annex D Protected area objectives (including programmes for Natura 2000)
This gives details of the location of protected areas, the monitoring networks
for these, the environmental objectives and additional information on
programmes of work for Natura 2000 sites
•
Annex E Actions appraisal
This gives information about how we have set the water body objectives for
this plan and how we have selected the actions
•
Annex F Mechanisms for action
This sets out the mechanisms - that is, the policy, legal, financial and
voluntary arrangements - that allow actions to be put in place
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Tables of actions
The actions are set out in tables for each sector. For the purposes of this plan this is
the sector that may be causing the pressure or is being affected by an action. 'Being
affected' may mean that the sector is the one taking action or that the sector's
activities are affected by an action implemented by others. Some actions will be
noted against more than one sector, as one sector may be implementing action that
requires another to take action in response.
The sectors are set out in table C1a below.
The tables set out the list of actions established at the outset of this plan period. It is
expected that further measures will be identified during the implementation period for
this plan. The plan includes many investigations that will help identify future actions,
where it has not yet been possible to define these (see annex E). In some cases
investigations are needed to confirm the pressure that is causing a problem, even
before it will be possible to define an action. We also encourage sectors to put
forward other measures so that these can be considered during the period of this
plan.
Table C1b sets out an explanation of the headings in the actions tables. The
subsequent tables set out specific actions relevant to each sector, ordered
chronologically and alphabetically.
Table C1c lists generic mitigation measures identified by the Strategic Environmental
Assessment of the specific actions.
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Table C1a: Sectors
Standard list of sectors
Sector
Sector
Activity included
Agriculture and rural land
management
Dairy / beef, sheep, pig and poultry (including outdoor
pigs)
Mixed and Arable
Horticulture
Forestry
Land drainage (including Inland Drainage Boards)
Other rural land development
Private water supplies (potable supplies) protection
Private sewage management (incl. septic tanks and
private sewage systems)
Fisheries (angling) management
Other habitat management (including conservation)
Local Government
Local and regional government including planning
authorities and national parks (including local authority
urban drainage not covered by Water Industry)
Private water supplies - (potable supplies - water quality and
sufficiency
Contaminated land
Mining and quarrying
Defra
Natural England
Other central government organisations and agencies
Navigation
Active mines and quarries
Abandoned coal mines
Abandoned other mines
Ports / marinas
Maritime shipping / boating
Inland navigation
Private water supplies (potable supplies) protection
Private sewage management (inc. caravan parks etc)
Road, air & rail transport
Contaminated land
Flood risk management
Other development activities
Sewage - treatment
Sewage - collection (including intermittent discharges from
combined sewage overflows)
Sewage - other drainage (inc flooding & leaking sewers)
Sewage - trade effluent management
Sludge recycling to land
Potable supply – treatment
Potable supply – storage & transfer (inc. leakage)
Potable supply - planning
Angling & conservation
Central Government
Environment Agency
Industry, manufacturing &
other business
Urban and transport
Power generation
Chemical industry
Oil industry
SMEs / Industrial estates
Construction
Aquaculture
Commercial fisheries (fresh, transitional & coastal
waters – not angling)
Waste management
Retail industry
Food & drink industry
Recreation & tourism (not covered by boating or angling
e.g. parkland / amenity)
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Activity included
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Table C1b: Example table of headings and descriptions
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
The pressure being
managed
The action that will be taken
Where it will happen
Date
The location or
geographical extent of the
action
The date by which the
action will be put in place
(“Implemented” means
that the action is already
in and able to have a
beneficial effect)
Lead
organisation
and partners
The organisation
responsible for
delivering the
action and other
organisations that
may be involved
Local actions
Sets out actions specific to the South East River Basin District and/or specified waterbodies
NB: lead
organistion(s)
is/are listed
first with other
partners
following in
brackets.
Natura 2000 protected areas and SSSIs
Sets out actions that will be put in place for Natura 2000 protected areas and sites of special scientific interest
Strategic environmental assessment and actions
The purpose of the River Basin Management Plan is to improve the ecological status and potential of water bodies and so the environmental
effects of the plan are predominantly positive. A Strategic Environmental Assessment was carried out that also considered the wider
environment and identified potential adverse effects associated with some of the actions, as well as enhancements to add value to the
measures included in the plan. Whilst many of the proposals to mitigate negative impacts are specific to the proposed action, others are
applicable across a range of actions and will be considered at a project level. These generic mitigation measures are described in the table
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below. Further information is included in the statement of particulars at – see http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/default.aspx and
go to Water Framework Directive.
Table C1c: Generic mitigation to be applied when implementing actions
Impact
Population and human
health
Biodiversity
Cultural heritage
Sustainability
Agriculture and
biodiversity
Mitigation
Avoid adversely affecting existing routes of public access to the countryside and water bodies.
Identify opportunities to improve public access to the countryside, water bodies or water based recreation.
Target any actions designed to improve biodiversity to those locations where the gains can be maximised.
Identify opportunities to link with existing ecological networks, sites or features or proposed improvements.
Identify opportunities where biodiversity improvements can also benefit local populations.
Before undertaking an action, determine whether there are any historical features that are likely to be adversely affected
and undertake an appropriate level of project level assessment and mitigation.
Adopt a sustainable procurement policy.
Reuse materials or use recycled materials or those from renewable sources where possible.
Implement a waste management plan to minimise waste directed to landfill.
Take steps to minimise the ‘carbon footprint’ of the action by reducing energy demand and the ‘embedded energy’ of any
materials used.
Align agri-environment schemes to achieve biodiversity benefits and complement other biodiversity initiatives.
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Habitats Regulations Assessment
A Habitats Regulations Assessment of this Plan was carried out by the Environment
Agency in 2009. Natural England were consulted on the assessment and we have
had regard to their advice.
Many of the measures in the Plan, most specifically those in Annex D, are designed
to improve the water environment and help to maintain or restore Natura 2000
habitats and species at favourable conservation status. The overall purpose of the
plan is to ensure no deterioration of the water environment and deliver the objectives
of individual water bodies (normally ‘good ecological status’). However, the Habitats
Regulations Assessment has identified certain types of measure in the plan with
potential to negatively affect Natura 2000 sites. Whether a negative effect is likely
depends on the exact location, spatial scale, nature and timing of the measure. The
details necessary to make reasonable predictions about the effects on Natura 2000
sites will not be developed until the measures are progressed towards
implementation.
We have concluded that the plan itself is unlikely to have any significant negative
effects on any Natura 2000 sites. The Plan itself does not require further
assessment under the Habitats Regulations. This conclusion is reliant on the fact
that before any measures in the plan are implemented they must be subject to the
requirements of the Habitats Regulations. Any plans, project or permissions required
to implement the measures must undergo an appropriate assessment if they are
likely to a have a significant effect.
Responsibility for Habitats Regulations Assessment of plans, projects or permissions
required to implement the measures in this Plan remains with the relevant competent
authority, for example if the measure requires planning permission the Local
Authority will be the relevant competent authority. In most circumstances, a
competent authority can only agree to a plan, project or permission when it has
ascertained that it will not adversely affect the integrity of a Natura 2000 site.
Changes to the measures in this plan may be required to avoid adverse effects on
the integrity of any Natura 2000 sites.
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C.2 Actions we can all take
There are actions that we can all take to help protect and improve the water environment.
Table C2: Actions we can all take
Pressure
What will happen
Prevent pollution
Check that household appliances are connected to the foul sewer, not the surface water drain.
Prevent pollution
Adopt-a-beach to help keep beaches clean and stop litter at source.
Prevent pollution
Ensure household oil storage is in good condition, with an up-to-date inspection record.
Prevent pollution
Ensure septic tanks or private sewage treatment plants are well maintained and working effectively.
Prevent pollution
Prevent pollution
Put cotton buds and other litter in the bin, not down the toilet. It may end up in the sea where it can harm wildlife.
Take waste oil and chemicals such as white spirit to a municipal recycling facility: don't pour them down the sink or outside
drains.
Use kitchen, bathroom and car cleaning products that don't harm the environment, such as phosphate-free laundry detergents,
and use as little as possible. This helps prevent pollution at source.
Prevent pollution
Report pollution or fly-tipping to the Environment Agency on 0800 807060.
Prevent pollution, protect wildlife
Adopt-a-river to spot pollution, invasive non-native species, and take part in practical tasks.
Protect wildlife
Protect wildlife
Eat fish from sustainable sources, caught using fishing methods that don't cause damage to marine wildlife and habitats.
Eliminate invasive non-native species from gardens. They can have a negative effect on native species and the water
environment. Please dispose of them responsibly.
Save water: in your garden
Choose plants that tolerate dry conditions. To help lawns through dry periods, don't cut them too short.
Prevent pollution
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Pressure
Save water: in your garden
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
Save water: in your house or
office
What will happen
To save water in gardens, collect rain in a water-butt, water at the beginning or end of the day, mulch plants, and use watering
cans where possible instead of sprinklers or hosepipes.
Purchase low energy and water use appliances
Ask water companies to fit a meter. On average, this can reduce household water consumption.
Fix dripping taps, and lag pipes to avoid them bursting in freezing weather.
Hand wash cars
Consider installing a greywater recycling system in homes, blocks or workplaces. This can save one third of domestic mains
water usage.
Install a 'hippo' or 'save-a-flush' in toilet cisterns.
Install a low-flush toilet, put flow regulators on taps and showers, and install waterless urinals at work. Install aerating shower
heads and tap inserts, which save up to 50% of the water used by conventional showers and taps.
Run dishwashers or washing machines with a full load on economy setting, and boil the minimum amount of water needed in
kettles or saucepans.
Turn off the tap when brushing teeth, and take short showers rather than baths.
Wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl rather than under the running tap - and use the remainder on plants.
Ensure extensions or conservatories have their roof water draining into a soakaway or sustainable drainage system and are not
connected to the combined sewer.
Ensure that any off-road parking or patio around the house use permeable materials so rain can soak into the soil.
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C.3 Agriculture and rural land management
The South East River Basin District covers a total land area of 839,750ha. An estimated 563,000ha or two thirds of this land is farmed. The
2006 Defra Farm Survey states that the 12,500 farms in the District provide work for around 25,500 people. This means that farms and farmers
have a major impact on how the District will be performing when it comes to compliance with the Water Framework Directive.
Farming has always been a balancing act between what is economically sensible and what is good for the environment. However, farmers can
also contribute to maintaining a good environment. For example, over 462,000ha of farmed land in the South East Government Region is
currently maintained under entry level Environmental Stewardship, a scheme that pays farmers for working their land in an environmentally
sensitive way. Linking farming back to the environment in this way and ensuring best practice will eventually result in improved compliance with
the Water Framework Directive.
Table C3: Actions for the agriculture and rural land management sector
See next page for action tables
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Agriculture and rural land management
National Actions
Where it will happen
Date
Abstraction and Extension of abstraction control to include previously exempt uses
other artificial flow (abstractions by Ports and Harbour authorities from tidal waters
under certain conditions likely to remain exempt) (SE0002)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures
Aldrin, Atrazine,
Diuron,
Isoproturon
Registration for previously exempt activity: abstraction of water
within water meadow systems. (SE0001)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn from use
in the UK. No further measures should be required although
surveillance monitoring will be done to confirm this. (DrWPA0038)
Little Stour
2010
Central
Government
Bentazone,
Triclopyr,
Trichloroacetic
Acid, MCPA,
Chlortoluron,
Carbendazim, ,
Mecoprop,
Cyanazine,
Dalapon,
Glyphosate
Further monitoring to confirm risk of failure of WFD Article 7
(DrWPA0040)
Little Stour
2010
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Carbetamide,
Dalapon
Further monitoring to confirm risk of failure of WFD Article 7
(DrWPA0035)
Darwell Reservoir
2010
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Isoproturon;
Atrazine; Aldrin
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn from use
in the UK. No further measures should be required although
surveillance monitoring will be done to confirm this. (SE0017)
Darwell Reservoir; Little Stour; Test (Lower)
2010
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Chlortoluron
What will happen
Re-direct existing CSF resource to address issue. (DrWPA0033)
Where it will happen
Test (Lower)
Date
2010
Cypermethrin
Temporary UK-wide suspension on use as sheep-dip (SE0018)
South East RBD
Implemented
Veterinary
Medicines
Directorate
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implement DCLG Planning Policy Guidance Statement 23 (PPS23) South East RBD
on controlling pollution of groundwater (SE0067)
Implemented
Local
Authorities
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water Resources Act
S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations, contaminated land
legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oils Regulations).
Make use of site specific notices to remove pollution risks to
groundwater (SE0066)
South East RBD
Implemented
Land managers
and owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
Follow pesticides statutory Code of Practice - comply with published South East RBD
Hazardous
substances and advice for operators on control of plant protection products
(SE0061)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented
Land managers
and owners
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organisation
and partners
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
South East RBD
Implemented
Central
Government
Groundwater protection advice to Chemicals Regulation Directorate South East RBD
Hazardous
substances and (formerly the Pesticides Safety Directorate) approvals process
(SE0166)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Follow Pesticides Code of Practice - comply with published advice
for operators on control of plant protection products (SE0058)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Support to Chemicals Regulation Directorate (formerly the
Hazardous
substances and Pesticides Safety Directorate) research into amenity use of
pesticides (SE0063)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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Land managers
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
Comply with new EC Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive to
Hazardous
substances and control use of Plant Protection Products (SE0047)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
2012
Land managers
and owners
Groundwater protection advice to Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Hazardous
substances and products approvals process (SE0154)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented
Central
Government
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Follow The Code of Good Agricultural Practice - comply with
published advice for operators on control of agri-chemicals
(SE0050)
Lead
organisation
and partners
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Enforcement of Groundwater Regulations to control agri-chemicals
Hazardous
substances and through Cross Compliance (SE0056)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented
Environment
Agency
Follow Sheep Dip Statutory Code of Practice - comply with
Hazardous
substances and published advice for operators (SE0049)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented
Land managers
and owners
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
New EC Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive to control use of
Plant Protection Products (SE0169)
Lead
organisation
and partners
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
What will happen
Environmental Permitting – disposal of sheep dip and pesticides
(SE0161)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
Environment
Agency
Environmental Permitting – effluent discharges to ground (SE0162) South East RBD
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented
Environment
Agency
EU review of approvals for Plant Protection Products (SE0057)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented
EU
Isoproturon
South East RBD
Implemented
Chemicals
Regulation
Directorate
Recently introduced UK-wide restrictions will see decreasing trend
in emissions of Isoproturon, and probable compliance by 2015 with
no further action. (SE0068)
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn from use
in the UK. No further measures should be required although
surveillance monitoring will be done to confirm this. (DrWPA0034)
Where it will happen
Test (Lower)
Date
2010
Isoproturon
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn from use
in the UK. No further measures should be required although
surveillance monitoring will be done to confirm this. (DrWPA0037)
Darwell Reservoir
2010
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants
Maintain a nationally funded advice-led partnership under the
England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative to reduce diffuse
water pollution from agriculture in at risk catchments and promote
sustainable farming practice. (SE0070)
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants Chalk; Implemented
IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Southern Downs Chalk;
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk; Littlehampton Anticline East; Isle
of Wight Catchment; Rother Catchment; Stour Catchment;
Test & Itchen Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment
Isoproturon
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Government;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Microbiology;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Nitrate
Nitrate
Description of the action
What will happen
Progress delivery of cross-compliance inspection and enforcement
(SE0071)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Development planning - planning liaison. Site specific groundwater South East RBD
pollution prevention advice and recommendations (SE0072)
Follow The Code of Good Agricultural Practice - comply with
South East RBD
published advice for operators on nitrate control (SE0075)
Date
2010
Implemented
Implemented
Environment
Agency (Defra;
Rural Payments
Agency)
Local
Authorities
Land managers
and owners
Nitrate
Follow advice on controlling nitrate releases to land and water
(SE0074)
South East RBD
Implemented
Land managers
and owners
Nitrate
Enforcement of Sludge Regulations through cross compliance
(SE0073)
South East RBD
Implemented
Environment
Agency (Land
managers and
owners)
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Nitrate; Ammonia; Establish further the nationally funded advice-led partnership under South East RBD
Faecal indicator the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative to reduce
diffuse water pollution from agriculture in at risk catchments and
organisms;
promote sustainable farming practice. (SE0085)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Date
2012
Agri-environment schemes/ Environmental Stewardship - payments South East RBD
Nitrate;
for best practice to limit nitrate input and control agric-chemicals
Hazardous
substances and (SE0173)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented
Land managers
and owners
Implement Groundwater Protection: Policy and Practice - External
Nitrate;
education on groundwater pollution prevention (SE0087)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented
Land managers
and owners;
Environment
Agency
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Agency
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
What will happen
NetRegs (Environmental Guidance to Business) - External
education on groundwater pollution legislation (SE0174)
Proactive targeted farmer education on control of agri-chemicals
Nitrate;
and nitrate (SE0083)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
South East RBD
Implemented
Environment
Agency
2012
Environment
Agency
(Industry leads;
Land managers
and owners;
Water
companies)
Registrations (in conjunction with Standard Rules) - Implement new South East RBD
regulatory approach (via Environmental Permitting Regulations)
arising from implementation of the new Groundwater Directive
(2006/116/EC) (SE0089)
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Establish and enforce Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in catchments at a South East RBD
high risk from nitrate pollution, requiring farmers to follow a
programme of measures to reduce nitrate entering the water from
farmland. (see map D6 in annex D) (SE0090)
Local campaign to decrease input of nitrates to groundwater bodies South East RBD
and assess likely contributors to high nitrates. Outcome: Contribute
to improved groundwater quality. (SE0091)
Date
Implemented
2012
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
South East RBD
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the Environment
Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies) will be aligned to the
requirements of hydromorphology to achieve Water Framework
Directive objectives (especially ecological potential). This will be two
fold: i) Mitigation measures required to reach good ecological
potential will be identified in and delivered through such plans, and
ii) the prioritisation of environmental improvements will be influenced
by the specific requirements to reach Water Framework Directive
objectives. (SE0145)
Implemented
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
South East RBD
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database will be
created, this will provide a system that will quickly and reliably,
supply data to better understand hydromorphological impacts of
modifications to water bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the approval/assessment
processes for new physical modifications to ensure compliance with
Water Framework Directive requirements, especially those related
to Article 4(7). (SE0117)
2010
Environment
Agency
Nutrients
Nutrients
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
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Defra;
Environment
Agency
22
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Where it will happen
Sediments (as a Progress the Entry Level Stewardship Scheme offering farmers an South East RBD
direct pollutant); incentive to achieve environmental benefits on agricultural land.
Entry Level Stewardship is open to all those farming in England and
Microbiology;
aims to reward good land management and address some of the
Nutrients;
environmental issues affecting the wider countryside including
Organic
pollutants; Priority diffuse pollution, soil erosion and the conservation of farmland birds
(SE0179)
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Maintain the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme offering farmers an South East RBD
incentive to achieve environmental benefits over and above those
required under the Entry Level Stewardship Scheme. Higher Level
Stewardship is targeted by Natural England to maximise
environmental and other public benefits in targeted areas within the
River Basin District (SE0178)
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December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
Implemented
Implemented
Natural England
(Defra)
Defra (Natural
England)
23
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Phosphate;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
What will happen
Investigation of Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems
(GWDTEs) to assess if they have been significantly damaged as a
result of groundwater pollution (SE0172)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures techniques, to South East RBD
establish their effectiveness and improve understanding of
hydromorphological and ecological interactions. The outcomes from
this work will be applied nationally. (SE0143)
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation of the effectiveness of river restoration Arun & Western Streams Catchment
work undertaken at Shopham Loop, on the long term sustainability
of the catchment. (SE0144)
2010
Environment
Agency
2012
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Local Actions
Abstraction and Ensure that local spatial planning policies for new development set South East RBD
other artificial flow out strong requirements for water efficiency measures. Outcome:
Adopted Development Plan Documents include policies on (i) water
pressures
efficiency measures for new development that seek to achieve Code
for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and 4 (105 litres a day per capita
consumption) as a minimum, and (ii) water efficiency measures for
business and commercial developments (such as rainwater
harvesting and recycling). (SE0219)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
24
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Abstraction and Promote small-scale storage reservoirs to businesses, where they South East RBD
other artificial flow can be justified in the context of the twin track approach of resource
development and demand management, and are proven to be
pressures
resilient to a range of hydrological events. Outcome: Abstraction
pressures are reduced during low flow periods (SE0271)
Date
Implemented
Abstraction and Encourage all rural businesses to adopt water efficiency measures, Isle of Wight Catchment; Rother Catchment; Stour
Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
other artificial flow such as rainwater harvesting and recycling and use of storage
reservoirs to support summer irrigation. Outcome: There is enough
pressures
water for people, their businesses and the environment. (SE0213)
2012
Environment
Agency; Central
Government
(Abstractors;
Business and
Industry)
Abstraction and Develop and implement a demand management campaign including South East RBD
other artificial flow targeting specific non-household sectors (e.g. review Fawley water
use, 'Ensuring water for all' project). Outcome: Abstraction
pressures
pressures on the environment are reduced (SE0204)
2010
Environment
Agency
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Development
Agency;
National
Farmers' Union)
25
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Direct biological Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority sites
pressures; Direct through partnership working. Agree sites and action with the South
East England Non-Native Invasive Species Action Group.
biological
Outcome: Spread of problem invasive species stopped and
pressures
reversed, protecting important nationally and internationally
designated habitats under threat from this pressure (SE0201)
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns in high risk areas.
Hazardous
substances and Outcome; Improved groundwater and surface water quality.
(SE0259)
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Brighton Chalk Block; Central 2012
Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown
Chalk; East Hants Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group; East
Kent Chalk - Stour; East Kent Tertiaries; Hastings Beds
Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW Central Downs
Chalk; IOW Southern Downs Chalk; Kent Greensand
Eastern; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh;
Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Littlehampton Anticline East;
Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand Arun &
Western Streams; Lower Greensand Cuckmere &
Pevensey Levels; River Itchen Chalk; River Test Chalk;
Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block; South Hants
Lambeth Group
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December 2009
Date
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Environment
Agency
26
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
What will happen
Local agricultural partnerships e.g. Linking Environment and
Farming, and non-governmental organisations such as Rivers
Trusts, Landcare, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, to provide
advice on the use of agri-chemicals and nitrate control. Outcome:
Improved practice to contribute to improved water quality in ground
and surface water bodies. (SE0247)
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns targeting oil care advice
Hazardous
substances and in high risk areas. Outcome: Better protection of groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0260)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
2012
Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Arun & Western Streams
Hastings Beds; Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants
Bracklesham Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group;
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Lambeth Group; East Kent Chalk - Stour; Hastings Beds
Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW Southern Downs
Chalk; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Lower
Greensand Arun & Western Streams; Lower Greensand
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk; Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block; South
East Hants Bracklesham Group
Land managers
and owners
Environment
Agency
27
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Nitrate; Organic Work with local authorities to establish a cost effective way of
pollutants; Priority recycling green domestic waste on agricultural land to increase soil
organic content. Outcome: Improved water quality through reducing
Hazardous
agricultural run-off by improving soil structure using green waste
Substances,
(SE0305)
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Phosphate
Nutrients
Nutrients
Nutrients
Date
2012
East Hampshire Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
Implemented
South East RBD
2012
Local campaign to decrease input of nitrates to groundwater bodies South East RBD
and assess likely contributors to high nitrates. Outcome: Take
appropriate action, on a prioritised basis, to contribute to improved
groundwater quality (SE0248)
2012
Downs and Harbours Clean Waters Partnership to design and
implement a strategy to tackle diffuse pollution in the Solent and
groundwater in the South Downs. Outcome: Meet targets for key
Sites of Special Scientific Interest, help address wider water quality
issues and reverse nitrate trends in potable groundwater sources
(SE0209)
Identify high risk locations for promoting good land management
practice where there are a high number of horse related waste and
pollution incidents. Outcome: No deterioration and improved water
quality resulting from better management of organic waste from
horses (SE0231)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(National
Farmers' Union)
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Portsmouth
Water)
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
28
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Description of the action
What will happen
Where it will happen
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation process to South East RBD
help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new developments (e.g.
implement SUDs and use of Water Resource Act Planning
Guidance). Outcome; Improved groundwater and surface water
quality. (SE0239)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
Implemented
East Hampshire Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels 2012
A pilot project to incorporate water body information into
; Adur & Ouse ; Arun & Western Streams
Environmental Stewardship targeting guidance for the South
Downs. Outcome: Reduced diffuse pollution from agriculture within
at risk water bodies, and extend approach as applicable to other
catchments. (SE0192)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
29
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Nutrients; Priority Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive Farming
type activities and agri-environment schemes to ensure adoption of
Hazardous
best farming practices. Outcome: Reduce diffuse pollution sources
Substances,
from agriculture within water bodies identified as being impacted or
Priority
Substances and at risk. (SE0306)
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Where it will happen
Date
2012
Groundwater bodies: Lower Greensand Adur and Ouse;
Iow Central Downs Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Central
Hants Lambeth Group; South Hants Lambeth Group ;
South West Hants Barton Group; Adur and Ouse Hastings
Beds; Littlehampton Anticline East; Lower Greensand Arun
and Western Streams; Iow Southern Downs Chalk; East
Hants Chalk; Brighton Chalk Block; East Kent Chalk Stour; Seaford And Eastbourne Chalk Block; Kent Isle Of
Thanet Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester and
Worthing Chalk; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Hastings
Beds Cuckmere And Pevensey Levels; East Kent
Tertiaries; River Itchen Chalk; Lower Greensand Cuckmere
and Pevensey Levels; River Test Chalk; Kent Greensand
Eastern
(Continues from above - see additional waterbodies)
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive Farming
type activities and agri-environment schemes to ensure adoption of
best farming practices. Outcome: Reduce diffuse pollution sources
from agriculture within water bodies identified as being impacted or
at risk. (SE0306)
2012
Surface water bodies: Arun & Western Streams; Broad
Rife, Lidsey Rife, R. Ems, Harting Stream, Stanbridge
Stream
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Pevensey Haven between
Rickney and Pevensey
East Hampshire; Brownwich Stream, Horton Heath Stream,
Potwell Trib, Steeple Court Stream
Isle of Wight; Atherfield Stream, R. Eastern Yar, R.
Medina, Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Monktonmead
Brook, Palmers Brook, Gurnard Luck, Lukely Brook
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
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Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Nutrients; Priority (Continues from above - see additional waterbodies)
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive Farming
Hazardous
type activities and agri-environment schemes to ensure adoption of
Substances,
best farming practices. Outcome: Reduce diffuse pollution sources
Priority
Substances and from agriculture within water bodies identified as being impacted or
at risk. (SE0306)
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Rother; Brede between Battle and Winchelsea, Tillingham, 2012
Lower Rother from Robertsbridge to Iden, Walland Marsh
Iden to Appledore, Cradlebridge Petty Sewer,Tributary of
Newmill Channel upstream of Rolvenden, Romney Marsh
between Appledore and West Hythe,Socknersh
Stream,Tillingham
Stour; Wingham River, Little Stour, East Stour, North
Chislet Marsh
Test & Itchen; Cadnam River, Whiteparish Trib, Sherfield
English Stream, Fairbourne Stream to Fishlake
Meadows,Tadburn Lake, River Blackwater,R.
Blackwater,Test (Lower),River Itchen, River Test,R. Test
(Middle),River Test,R. Anton, Bow Lake
Pollution prevention advice and local campaigns to provide targeted South East RBD
advice and enforcement in high risk areas on all rural diffuse
pollution issues: farm and land management, domestic oil storage,
septic tanks. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced through the
adoption of best practices (SE0261)
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December 2009
Implemented
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency; Natural
England (Local
Authorities;
Local industry
associations)
31
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Reinstatement of gravel bed substrate where appropriate within 11
waterbodies in the Adur and Ouse catchment. Outcome: Improved
hydromorphology. Better habitat for spawning and juvenile sea
trout. (ART_25)
Where it will happen
Adur & Ouse: Bevern Stream, Northend Stream at
Cooksbridge, Longford Stream, Shortbridge Stream,
Ridgewood Stream, Little Horsted Stream, Woodsmill
Stream, Chess Stream, Herrings Stream, Black Sewer,
Adur (Lancing brook).
Date
2012
Physical
modification
Address obstructions to fish passage where appropriate within 5
waterbodies in the Adur and Ouse catchment. Outcome: Improved
freedom of upstream and downstream movement of eels, sea trout
and other fish. (ART_26)
Adur & Ouse: Northend Stream, Shortbridge Stream,
Herrings Stream, Black Sewer, Woodsmill Stream.
2012
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
River Ouse between Isfield and Coast
Habitat enhancement of Andrew's Steam (River Ouse between
Isfield and Coast). Outcome: Improved hydromorphology. Better
habitat for fish and other wildlife along original course of the Sussex
Ouse at Barcombe Mills (ART_39)
2012
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
32
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Increase the amount of floodplain woodland by better targeting of
the England Woodland Grant Scheme and through partnership
projects. Outcome: More woodland in the right locations helps
address diffuse pollution, water temperatures in fish spawning
grounds, and contributes to flood storage (SE0238)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Physical
modification
Restore degraded wetlands in the New Forest to improve the
condition of nationally and internationally designated wildlife
features, with reference to the New Forest Wetland Management
Plan 2006-16. Outcome: No further deterioration in water body
status, followed by status improvement (SE0291)
New Forest Catchment
2012
New Forest
National Park
Authority
(Forestry
Commission;
Environment
Agency; Natural
England)
Physical
modification
Establish a 'Regional Better Rivers Programme’ to improve habitat New Forest; Langdown Stream, Beaulieu Abbey Stream,
and ecology in a first round of waters. Outcome: Improve ecological Cadland Stream
status or potential in 35 water bodies totalling 389 km in length
(SE0223)
2012
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Developers;
Forestry
Commission;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
Physical
modification
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Forestry
Commission
(Natural
England;
Environment
Agency)
33
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Physical
modification
Description of the action
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes improve
habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of 53 candidates
totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and lessons from the first
round. (SE0233)
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December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
2015
Adur & Ouse: Adur (Lancing brook), Adur (Lottbridge),
River Adur East (Sakeham), Blakes Gill, R. Adur West,
Ouse, Glynde Reach, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to
Lindfield, Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly Resevoir,
Cockhaise Brook, Tributary of River Uck north of Uckfield,
Ouse from Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst,
Longford Stream, Scrase Bridge Stream conf to Cockhaise
Bk, River Uck at Uckfield, River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast
Arun & Western Streams; R. Ems, Western Rother
(Upstream Petersfield), Bignor Mill Stream, R. Kird,
Minsted Stream, Western Rother, Hammer Stream (W.
Sussex), Harting Stream, Haslingbourne Stream, R. Arun
Source
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Nunningham Stream,
Cuckmere from Alfriston to Arlington, Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Cuckmere between Arlington and Lower Horsebridge
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
34
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Description of the action
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes improve
habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of 53 candidates
totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and lessons from the first
round. (SE0233)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
2015
East Hampshire; River Alver, Brownwich Stream, Horton
Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, Hook Lake, Hermitage Stream,
R. Lavant (Hants), Botleigh Grange/ Hedge End Streams
Isle of Wight; R. Eastern Yar, R. Medina, Atherfield Stream, 2012
Promote and encourage sediment, vegetation and channel
Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Lukely Brook, Chilton Chine,
maintenance that enhances wildlife habitat and enables land
Walpan Chine, Brook Chine, Brighstone Streams
drainage. Outcome: Protect, enhance, restore and retain marginal
and in channel habitats. Improve fish movement and connection to
floodplain. (SE0268)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
Environment
Agency (Stour
Internal
Drainage Board;
Romney
Marshes
Internal
Drainage Board;
Natural
England;
National
Farmers' Union)
35
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
What will happen
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice advice on
pesticide use by land managers within the agricultural and amenity
sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks, highways, railways). Outcome:
Diffuse pesticide pollution reduced through the adoption of best
practices. (SE0216)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Rother; Pent Stream
Date
Implemented
Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to improve farm Test & Itchen; Pillhill Brook (Source), Westwood Stream,
Bow Lake, R. Dever, Sholing Common Streams, R. Dun,
and land management practices, to reduce diffuse pollution from
Wallop Brook
agriculture and amenity. Outcome: Land managers apply best
practice land management techniques, to improve water quality
impacted upon by diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
2011
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners (Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers' Union)
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Work with riparian owners to identify and manage areas of bankside South East RBD
erosion from livestock and associated impacts where appropriate.
Outcome: Improved land management practices to reduce diffuse
pollution in rural areas. (SE0307)
2012
Riparian
owners;
Environment
Agency (Natural
England;
National
Farmers' Union)
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December 2009
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Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Promote good practice and regulate where necessary to ensure
Temperature;
sensitive management of fish and water cress farms. Outcome:
Nutrients;
Fish and watercress farms do not contribute to deterioration in the
Organic
pollutants; Priority quality of waters. (SE0269)
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Promote the targeted mapping of land drainage discharges (fields, Stour; Little Stour
highways, rural roads) to better assess their impact on water quality
and adopt appropriate control measures. Outcome: Production of
land drainage map to identify and investigate sources of pollutants,
and actions put in place to prevent environmental impact. Less
diffuse pollution in related waters. (SE0275)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
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December 2009
Date
Implemented
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Partnership
Board; Local
Authorities;
Land managers
and owners;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Highways
Agency; Natural
England)
37
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Ammonia; Nitrate; Further investigation following pilot study, to assess impacts of
different nitrate and pesticide loading rates and applications from
Hazardous
substances and chalk farmland on groundwater. Outcome; Improved knowledge,
leading to improvements in groundwater quality through better risk
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal management. (SE0228)
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Natura 2000 protected areas and SSSIs
Abstraction and Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
other artificial flow conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by revoking or
amending abstraction licences (see Annex D) (SE0324)
pressures;
Nutrients
Abstraction and Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
other artificial flow conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
implementing agri-environment scheme (see Annex D) (SE0323)
pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Brighton Chalk Block
Date
2012
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
South East RBD
2012
Natural England
Environment
Agency
(Brighton and
Hove City
Council;
Southern Water)
38
Agriculture and rural land management
Pressures
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures;
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through SSSI
Management Agreement (see Annex D) (SE0336)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through a
Flood Management Programme (see Annex D) (SE0326)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
2011
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on the River Test Test & Itchen Catchment
Physical
SSSI by implementing river restoration project (SE0320)
modification;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Physical
modification;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Natural England
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through the
England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative (see Annex D)
(SE0337)
South East RBD
2012
Natural England
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by revoking or
amending discharge/PPC consents (see Annex D) (SE0325)
South East RBD
2012
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Agency
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C.4 Angling, fisheries and conservation
The South East District supports a rich diversity of wildlife habitats and species including the world famous Test and Itchen chalk streams. As
well as having intrinsic importance, biodiversity and fisheries make a really valuable contribution to the quality of people’s lives. A high quality
environment brings significant social, economic and health benefits. The environment contributes around £8 billion to the South East Region’s
economy. Anglers’ annual expenditure on fishing inland waters in the South East totalled almost £200 million, supporting approximately 4,200
jobs and £100 million of household income.
Biodiversity resource ranges from the huge expanse of the chalk downs to the tiny ram’s horn snails. Key habitats include chalk rivers,
saltmarsh, mudflat, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh and vegetated shingle. 70% of the coastline is protected by designations. There are
33 Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), 13 Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and 13 Ramsar sites. These coastal sites represent some of the
District's most significant European habitats, designated as part of a Europe-wide network of sites necessary to maintain most rare and
endangered species, which is particularly important for supporting migratory birds on passage. Biodiversity species and habitats are not
confined to designated sites with semi-natural habitats and rivers and streams being important elements within the biodiversity network.
The Region includes some of the most popular and valuable fisheries in the country providing a wealth of fishing opportunities for everyone with
over 1000 still waters, 2700 kilometres of main river and more than 250 angling clubs. Over 24 fish species have been recorded which include
salmon, sea trout, carp, roach, rudd, pike, eels and perch. Salmon are below their conservation limit and eels are endangered.
The South East of England Biodiversity Forum (SEEBF) is a partnership that has a vision for the South East, where a healthy environment
underpins a vibrant economy and quality of life. SEEBF champions biodiversity with national, regional and local organisations. SEEBF has
developed a Biodiversity Strategy for the South East which gives an overview of regional biodiversity priorities for the South East and sets
regional biodiversity objectives, priorities and targets.
Note that measures relating to commercial fisheries can be found within the Industry, manufacturing, and other business sector.
Table C4: Actions for the angling and conservation sector
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Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Angling and Conservation
National Actions
Abstraction and Extension of abstraction control to include previously exempt uses
other artificial flow (abstractions by Ports and Harbour authorities from tidal waters
under certain conditions likely to remain exempt) (SE0002)
pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and Registration for previously exempt activity: abstraction of water
other artificial flow within water meadow systems. (SE0001)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Draw together a database of projects to facilitate better information
pressures; Direct sharing on non-native invasive species, and increase opportunities
for partnership working on this pressure (SE0023)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government
Direct biological Draw up Individual Species Action Plans for non-native invasive
pressures; Direct species identified as presenting particular risk levels, to minimise
the risks associated with them. (SE0024)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Provide advice and training on identification, control and disposal of South East RBD
pressures; Direct invasive non-native species to all relevant groups and encourage
monitoring schemes. (SE0031)
biological
pressures
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government
Direct biological Develop a national early warning system with contingencies for
pressures; Direct rapid response control measures to eradicate new non-native
invasive species (SE0021)
biological
pressures
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Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Direct biological Work to raise awareness of the of the risks of transferring invasive
pressures; Direct non-native species to the wild, amongst the public and target
groups. (SE0037)
biological
pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2010
Central
Government
Direct biological Contribute to the development of any EU level initiatives to improve South East RBD
pressures; Direct legislation and controls relating to invasive non-native species.
(SE0019)
biological
pressures
2012
Central
Government
Direct biological Control and eradication of topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora
pressures; Direct parva) and water primrose (Ludwigia grandiflora) at selected sites
(SE0020)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Support established local fora for invasive non-native species, by
pressures; Direct providing advice and guidance and support control actions.
(SE0035)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Set up and maintain a website that acts as a 'one stop shop' for
pressures; Direct information and advice on invasive non-native species. (SE0034)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
Implemented
Central
Government
Direct biological Implement the water related actions of the Invasive Non Native
pressures; Direct Species Framework Action Plan for Great Britain (SE0027)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Defra;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
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Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Direct biological Establish National Invasive Non-Native Species Forums to plan,
pressures; Direct prioritise and coordinate action (SE0026)
biological
pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
Central
Government
Direct biological Establish a central repository for holding data on invasive non-native South East RBD
pressures; Direct species distribution. (SE0025)
biological
pressures
2012
Central
Government
Direct biological Develop and implement codes of practice to reduce the spread of
pressures; Direct invasive non-native species (SE0022)
biological
pressures
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
South East RBD
Physical
modification
South East RBD
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the Environment
Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies) will be aligned to the
requirements of hydromorphology to achieve Water Framework
Directive objectives (especially ecological potential). This will be two
fold: i) Mitigation measures required to reach good ecological
potential will be identified in and delivered through such plans, and
ii) the prioritisation of environmental improvements will be influenced
by the specific requirements to reach Water Framework Directive
objectives. (SE0145)
Implemented
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
South East RBD
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database will be
created, this will provide a system that will quickly and reliably,
supply data to better understand hydromorphological impacts of
modifications to water bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the approval/assessment
processes for new physical modifications to ensure compliance with
Water Framework Directive requirements, especially those related
to Article 4(7). (SE0117)
2010
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Agency
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures techniques, to South East RBD
establish their effectiveness and improve understanding of
hydromorphological and ecological interactions. The outcomes from
this work will be applied nationally. (SE0143)
Date
2011
Monitoring and investigation of the effectiveness of river restoration Arun & Western Streams Catchment
work undertaken at Shopham Loop, on the long term sustainability
of the catchment. (SE0144)
Investigate then implement actions in the sea trout and salmon
South East RBD
action plans, in order to contribute to good status waters (SE0038)
2010
Environment
Agency
2012
Environment
Agency
(Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
2012
Environment
Agency; Central
Government
(Abstractors;
Business and
Industry)
Local Actions
Abstraction and Encourage all rural businesses to adopt water efficiency measures, Isle of Wight Catchment; Rother Catchment; Stour
Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
other artificial flow such as rainwater harvesting and recycling and use of storage
reservoirs to support summer irrigation. Outcome: There is enough
pressures
water for people, their businesses and the environment. (SE0213)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Direct biological Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority sites
pressures; Direct through partnership working. Agree sites and action with the South
East England Non-Native Invasive Species Action Group.
biological
Outcome: Spread of problem invasive species stopped and
pressures
reversed, protecting important nationally and internationally
designated habitats under threat from this pressure (SE0201)
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Develop joint working between the Sea Fisheries Committees,
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities and the
Environment Agency on the collection of inshore data. Outcome:
Improved understanding of pressures in the marine environment to
enable better targeting and development of actions. (SE0207)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels Catchment;
Test & Itchen Catchment;
Date
2012
South East RBD
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities;
Environment
Agency (Natural
England; Local
Authorities; NonGovernmental
Organisations)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures;
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Produce code of conduct for commercial fisheries and sea anglers Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water
to protect marine sites of nature conservation importance. Outcome: bodies
Marine sites of nature conservation importance are protected from
damage by fishing activities. (SE0267)
Nutrients
Downs and Harbours Clean Waters Partnership to design and
implement a strategy to tackle diffuse pollution in the Solent and
groundwater in the South Downs. Outcome: Meet targets for key
Sites of Special Scientific Interest, help address wider water quality
issues and reverse nitrate trends in potable groundwater sources
(SE0209)
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organisation
and partners
East Hampshire Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment
Date
2012
Implemented
Sussex Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency; Natural
England; Local
Authorities; NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Portsmouth
Water)
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Pressures
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation process to South East RBD
help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new developments (e.g.
implement SUDs and use of Water Resource Act Planning
Guidance). Outcome; Improved groundwater and surface water
quality. (SE0239)
Date
Implemented
Implementation of the Ashford Water Cycle Strategy (2006 - 2031) East Stour
to ensure growth in Ashford does not compromise environmental
capacity and quality. The first Water Action Plan (2006 2011) will focus on sustainable drainage systems, water efficiency,
water quality of the River Stour and its tributaries, and water supply
and wastewater infrastructure. Outcome: Improvements in water
quality and supply as a result of growth in Ashford, contributing to
achieving good status. (SE0236)
Implemented
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Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Ashford's Future
(Environment
Agency)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
East Hampshire Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels 2012
A pilot project to incorporate water body information into
Nutrients;
; Adur & Ouse ; Arun & Western Streams
Environmental Stewardship targeting guidance for the South
Organic
pollutants; Priority Downs. Outcome: Reduced diffuse pollution from agriculture within
at risk water bodies, and extend approach as applicable to other
Hazardous
catchments. (SE0192)
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Promote the 'Angler's Monitoring Initiative' to assess the status of
river health. Outcome: Improve understanding of invertebrate
populations, to help identify and understand environmental
pressures (SE0273)
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2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Salmon and
Trout
Association;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests
(Natural History
Museum;
Environment
Agency)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Pollution prevention advice and local campaigns to provide targeted South East RBD
Organic
pollutants; Priority advice and enforcement in high risk areas on all rural diffuse
pollution issues: farm and land management, domestic oil storage,
Hazardous
septic tanks. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced through the
Substances,
adoption of best practices (SE0261)
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
Date
Implemented
Environment
Agency; Natural
England (Local
Authorities;
Local industry
associations)
Physical
modification
Reinstatement of gravel bed substrate where appropriate within 11
waterbodies in the Adur and Ouse catchment. Outcome: Improved
hydromorphology. Better habitat for spawning and juvenile sea
trout. (ART_25)
Adur & Ouse: Bevern Stream, Northend Stream at
Cooksbridge, Longford Stream, Shortbridge Stream,
Ridgewood Stream, Little Horsted Stream, Woodsmill
Stream, Chess Stream, Herrings Stream, Black Sewer,
Adur (Lancing brook).
2012
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
Address obstructions to fish passage where appropriate within 5
waterbodies in the Adur and Ouse catchment. Outcome: Improved
freedom of upstream and downstream movement of eels, sea trout
and other fish. (ART_26)
Adur & Ouse: Northend Stream, Shortbridge Stream,
Herrings Stream, Black Sewer, Woodsmill Stream.
2012
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
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Pressures
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
River Ouse between Isfield and Coast
Habitat enhancement of Andrew's Steam (River Ouse between
Isfield and Coast). Outcome: Improved hydromorphology. Better
habitat for fish and other wildlife along original course of the Sussex
Ouse at Barcombe Mills (ART_39)
Date
2012
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
Implement the 'Regional fish passage programme'. Outcome: All
physical obstructions identified and prioritised. 25 obstructions
addressed in the first plan, including Chartham Mill R.Stour, Efford
Mill Avon Water, Tichfield Mill Meon, Durngate Itchen, Funtley
Meon, Woodmill Itchen, Bishopstoke Mill Itchen, Woodsmill Stream
Adur, Wineham Bridge Adur (SE0235)
Adur & Ouse; Woodsmill Stream, River Adur East
(Sakeham)
East Hampshire; R. Meon
New Forest; Avon Water
Stour; North and South Streams at Eastry
Test & Itchen; River Itchen
2012
Environment
Agency (Ouse
and Adur Rivers
Trusts; South
Downs Joint
Committee;
Angling Trusts;
Land managers
and owners;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
Physical
modification
Increase the amount of floodplain woodland by better targeting of
the England Woodland Grant Scheme and through partnership
projects. Outcome: More woodland in the right locations helps
address diffuse pollution, water temperatures in fish spawning
grounds, and contributes to flood storage (SE0238)
South East RBD
2012
Forestry
Commission
(Natural
England;
Environment
Agency)
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Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Restore degraded wetlands in the New Forest to improve the
condition of nationally and internationally designated wildlife
features, with reference to the New Forest Wetland Management
Plan 2006-16. Outcome: No further deterioration in water body
status, followed by status improvement (SE0291)
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes improve
habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of 53 candidates
totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and lessons from the first
round. (SE0233)
2015
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Nunningham Stream,
Cuckmere from Alfriston to Arlington, Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Cuckmere between Arlington and Lower Horsebridge
East Hampshire; River Alver, Brownwich Stream, Horton
Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, Hook Lake, Hermitage Stream,
R. Lavant (Hants), Botleigh Grange/ Hedge End Streams
Isle of Wight; R. Eastern Yar, R. Medina, Atherfield Stream,
Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Lukely Brook, Chilton Chine,
Walpan Chine, Brook Chine, Brighstone Streams
New Forest; Langdown Stream, Beaulieu Abbey Stream,
Cadland Stream
Rother; Pent Stream
Stour; Little Stour
Test & Itchen; Pillhill Brook (Source), Westwood Stream,
Bow Lake, R. Dever, Sholing Common Streams, R. Dun,
Wallop Brook
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2012
New Forest
National Park
Authority
(Forestry
Commission;
Environment
Agency; Natural
England)
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
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Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Promote and encourage sediment, vegetation and channel
maintenance that enhances wildlife habitat and enables land
drainage. Outcome: Protect, enhance, restore and retain marginal
and in channel habitats. Improve fish movement and connection to
floodplain. (SE0268)
Establish a 'Regional Better Rivers Programme’ to improve habitat
and ecology in a first round of waters. Outcome: Improve ecological
status or potential in 35 water bodies totalling 389 km in length
(SE0223)
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2012
2012
Test & Itchen; Monks Brook,Arle - Upstream of Drove
Lane, River Blackwater, R. Test (Middle), R. Test (Middle),
R. Test (Upper), River Itchen, R. Alre, R. Alre, R. Test,
Tanner's Brook, Fairbourne Stream to Fishlake Meadows,
Test (Lower), Test (Lower), Test (Upper), River Test,
Candover Brook
Adur & Ouse; Adur (Knepp)
Stour; Upper Dour at Temple Ewell,North and South
Streams in the Lydden Valley, Upper Great Stour, Dour
from Kearsney to Dover
New Forest; Bartley Water
Environment
Agency (Stour
Internal
Drainage Board;
Romney
Marshes
Internal
Drainage Board;
Natural
England;
National
Farmers' Union)
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Developers;
Forestry
Commission;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes improve
habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of 53 candidates
totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and lessons from the first
round. (SE0233)
Where it will happen
Date
2015
Adur & Ouse: Adur (Lancing brook), Adur (Lottbridge),
River Adur East (Sakeham), Blakes Gill, R. Adur West,
Ouse, Glynde Reach, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to
Lindfield, Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly Resevoir,
Cockhaise Brook, Tributary of River Uck north of Uckfield,
Ouse from Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst,
Longford Stream, Scrase Bridge Stream conf to Cockhaise
Bk, River Uck at Uckfield, River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast
Arun & Western Streams; R. Ems, Western Rother
(Upstream Petersfield), Bignor Mill Stream, R. Kird,
Minsted Stream, Western Rother, Hammer Stream (W.
Sussex), Harting Stream, Haslingbourne Stream, R. Arun
Source
Promote the relationship between healthy marine ecosystems and
productive sustainable fish stocks and complete the UK Inshore
Fisheries Sustainability Project. Outcome: All significant fisheries
examined in accordance with Marine Stewardship Council
assessment principles. Local management plan developed that
would result in fisheries working toward a status of MSC certified if
desired. (SE0274)
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Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
Sussex Sea
Fisheries
Committee
(Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice advice on
pesticide use by land managers within the agricultural and amenity
sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks, highways, railways). Outcome:
Diffuse pesticide pollution reduced through the adoption of best
practices. (SE0216)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to improve farm
and land management practices, to reduce diffuse pollution from
agriculture and amenity. Outcome: Land managers apply best
practice land management techniques, to improve water quality
impacted upon by diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
2011
Adur & Ouse; Herrings Stream , Little Horsted Stream ,
Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield , Ouse from
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst , Pellingford
Brook , R. Adur East , Ridgewood Stream , River Adur East
(Sakeham) , River Ouse between Isfield and Coast ,
Tickerage Stream
Arun & Western Streams; Loxwood Stream Cuckmere &
Pevensey Levels: Cuckmere from Warbleton to Lower
Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream, Wick Street Stream at
Upper Dicker
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Work with riparian owners to identify and manage areas of bankside South East RBD
erosion from livestock and associated impacts where appropriate.
Outcome: Improved land management practices to reduce diffuse
pollution in rural areas. (SE0307)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
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Date
Implemented
2012
Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners (Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers' Union)
Riparian
owners;
Environment
Agency (Natural
England;
National
Farmers' Union)
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Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Promote good practice and regulate where necessary to ensure
Temperature;
sensitive management of fish and water cress farms. Outcome:
Nutrients;
Fish and watercress farms do not contribute to deterioration in the
Organic
pollutants; Priority quality of waters. (SE0269)
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
Physical
modification
South East RBD
2012
Investigate the need to screen intakes and discharges to prevent
loss or damage to fish populations. Ensure screening on priority
sites. Outcome: Screen intakes and discharges so as to contribute
to the achievement of good ecological status. (SE0243)
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Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
(Fisheries and
Angling
Interests; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
55
Angling and Conservation
Pressures
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water
Investigate and where appropriate manage physical impacts of
bodies
commercial inshore fisheries to improve marine biodiversity and
fisheries productivity, through the Sensitive Area Management Plan
for the Sussex coast. Outcome: Identify, designate and manage
specific sites within the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District. It
is intended that subject to changes in policy, these actions will be
progressed by the relevant Inshore Fisheries and Conservation
Authority, and support the process of Marine Conservation Zone
designation in the Eastern Channel (SE0241)
Investigation into Endocrine Disruptors. Outcome: To understand
Priority
their impact and put into place appropriate measures. (SE0244)
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Microbiology
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Date
2012
Implemented
Sussex Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency; Natural
England; Local
Authorities; NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Environment
Agency
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C.5 Central government
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is a UK Government Department and is responsible for the Water Framework
Directive in England. Defra champions sustainable development, and helps Government as a whole to deliver economic, social and
environmental sustainability. Defra is also the focal point for rural policy. Defra has several delivery partners that have important actions in the
River Basin Management Plan, including the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Marine and Fisheries Agency
Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS)
Rural Payments Agency
Environment Agency (see separate section)
Forestry Commission
National Park Authorities
Other Government Departments
• Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG)
• Office of Government Commerce (OGC) - an independent office of HM Treasury
• Health and Safety Executive (part of the Department of Work and Pensions), which includes the Pesticides Safety Directorate
• Highways Agency (part of Ministry for Transport)
• Defence Estates (part of Ministry of Defence)
The Crown Estate is a government organisation with a property portfolio encompassing many of the UK’s cityscapes, ancient forests, farms,
parkland, coastline and communities. It has an important role as influencer, manager, guardian and facilitator. Working in partnership with
others, the Crown Estate enables and nurtures productive commercial opportunities, protects vulnerable environments, and enables social
integration.
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Description of the action
What will happen
Central Government
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Little Stour
2010
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
National Actions
Aldrin, Atrazine,
Diuron,
Isoproturon
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this. (DrWPA0038)
Carbetamide,
Dalapon
Further monitoring to confirm risk of failure of WFD Article 7 Darwell Reservoir
(DrWPA0035)
2010
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Chlortoluron
Re-direct existing CSF resource to address issue.
(DrWPA0033)
2010
Natural
England
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Make appropriate use of existing legislative powers e.g.
South East RBD
prohibit the sale of high-risk species; Salmon and
freshwater fish act (S30); Import of live fish act; Wildlife and
Countryside Act 1981; Environment Agency Fisheries
byelaws; Convention on biological diversity; NERC Act;
Habitats Directive; IMO convention on ballast water)
(SE0030)
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government
Direct biological Contribute to the development of any EU level initiatives to
pressures; Direct improve legislation and controls relating to invasive nonnative species. (SE0019)
biological
pressures
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
What will happen
Where it will happen
Increase awareness of the importance of the ‘preventative South East RBD
approach’ in addressing the threats posed by invasive nonnative species. This would include 'horizon scanning' for
new potentially invasive species. (SE0028)
Date
2010
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Draw together a database of projects to facilitate better
information sharing on non-native invasive species, and
increase opportunities for partnership working on this
pressure (SE0023)
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government
Direct biological Draw up Individual Species Action Plans for non-native
South East RBD
pressures; Direct invasive species identified as presenting particular risk
biological
levels, to minimise the risks associated with them. (SE0024)
pressures
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Provide advice and training on identification, control and
pressures; Direct disposal of invasive non-native species to all relevant
biological
groups and encourage monitoring schemes. (SE0031)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Undertake risk assessments to identify priority invasive
South East RBD
pressures; Direct species for mitigation and control action, both nationally and
biological
across Great Britain. (SE0036)
pressures
2012
Central
Government
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organisation
and partners
Central
Government
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Direct biological Develop a national early warning system with contingencies South East RBD
pressures; Direct for rapid response control measures to eradicate new nonbiological
native invasive species (SE0021)
pressures
Date
2012
Direct biological Work to raise awareness of the of the risks of transferring
pressures; Direct invasive non-native species to the wild, amongst the public
biological
and target groups. (SE0037)
pressures
South East RBD
2010
Central
Government
Direct biological Seek sustainable and cost-effective methods for managing
pressures; Direct established invasions, such as biological control (SE0033)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Control and eradication of topmouth gudgeon
pressures; Direct (Pseudorasbora parva) and water primrose (Ludwigia
biological
grandiflora) at selected sites (SE0020)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Support established local fora for invasive non-native
pressures; Direct species, by providing advice and guidance and support
biological
control actions. (SE0035)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
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Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Direct biological Set up and maintain a website that acts as a 'one stop shop' South East RBD
pressures; Direct for information and advice on invasive non-native species.
biological
(SE0034)
pressures
Date
Implemented Central
Government
Direct biological Implement the water related actions of the Invasive Non
pressures; Direct Native Species Framework Action Plan for Great Britain
biological
(SE0027)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Direct biological Establish National Invasive Non-Native Species Forums to
pressures; Direct plan, prioritise and coordinate action (SE0026)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government
Direct biological Develop and implement codes of practice to reduce the
pressures; Direct spread of invasive non-native species (SE0022)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Establish a central repository for holding data on invasive
pressures; Direct non-native species distribution. (SE0025)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government
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Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Direct biological Integrate invasive non-native species control measures
pressures; Direct across all policy areas (SE0029)
biological
pressures
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Hazardous
Groundwater protection advice to Chemicals Regulation
substances and Directorate (formerly the Pesticides Safety Directorate)
non-hazardous
approvals process (SE0166)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Support to Chemicals Regulation Directorate (formerly the South East RBD
substances and Pesticides Safety Directorate) research into amenity use of
non-hazardous
pesticides (SE0063)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Central
Government
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Government;
Environment
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Follow the SUDS (sustainable drainage systems) Interim
substances and Code of Practice - comply with published advice for
non-hazardous
operators (SE0168)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Industry leads
Hazardous
Groundwater protection advice to Veterinary Medicines
substances and Directorate products approvals process (SE0154)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government
Hazardous
New EC Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive to control
substances and use of Plant Protection Products (SE0169)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government
Isoproturon
Test (Lower)
2010
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this. (DrWPA0034)
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Pressures
Description of the action
Isoproturon
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this. (DrWPA0037)
Where it will happen
Darwell Reservoir
Maintain a nationally funded advice-led partnership under
the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative to
reduce diffuse water pollution from agriculture in at risk
catchments and promote sustainable farming practice.
(SE0070)
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Implemented Natural
Chalk; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Southern
England;
Downs Chalk; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Environment
Littlehampton Anticline East; Isle of Wight Catchment;
Agency
Rother Catchment; Stour Catchment; Test & Itchen
Catchment ; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
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2010
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Microbiology;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients;
Organic
ll t t
Nitrate
Nitrate
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Progress delivery of cross-compliance inspection and
enforcement (SE0071)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2010
Sludge Regulations - comply with published advice to
operators (SE0077)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Sludge Regulations - monitoring and enforcement (SE0078) South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
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Agency (Defra;
Rural
Payments
Agency)
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Establish further the nationally funded advice-led
partnership under the England Catchment Sensitive
Farming Initiative to reduce diffuse water pollution from
agriculture in at risk catchments and promote sustainable
farming practice. (SE0085)
Nitrate;
Agri-environment schemes/ Environmental Stewardship Hazardous
payments for best practice to limit nitrate input and control
substances and agric-chemicals (SE0173)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
South East RBD
Implemented Land
managers and
owners
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Nitrate;
PR09 – Water Company spending review. Water
Hazardous
Framework Directive specific obligations (SE0082)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Nitrate;
PR04 – Water Company spending review (SE0088)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government
Nutrients
South East RBD
Implemented Defra;
Environment
Agency
Establish and enforce Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in
catchments at a high risk from nitrate pollution, requiring
farmers to follow a programme of measures to reduce
nitrate entering the water from farmland. (see map D6 in
annex D) (SE0090)
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Government
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Acidification;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Physical
modification;
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Where appropriate, subject to the Environment Agency
South East RBD
carrying out a 12 week public consultation and making an
appropriate case to the Secretary of State, designate a
limited number of Water Protection Zones.
Regulatory tool to control diffuse pollution in high risk areas
where other mechanisms are not working or are unlikely to
work
Initially around 8 candidate locations across England.
Potential for designation from 2010 with possibility of further
WPZs by 2012
Date
2012
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Implemented Environment
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
What will happen
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Support the process of Marine Conservation Zone
South East RBD
designation within inshore areas in the Eastern English
channel. Outcome: A coherent network of Marine Protected
Areas within the Eastern Channel. (SE0039)
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Date
2010
2012
Environment
Agency
Natural
England; Sea
Fisheries
Committee;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Balanced
Seas; Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Apply national guidance framework on disposal of dredgings
to refine local measures as appropriate (where not
disproportionately costly or technically infeasible) (SE0181)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Apply national guidance framework on dredging to refine
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
local measures as appropriate (where not disproportionately Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
costly or technically infeasible) (SE0182)
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
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Fisheries
Agency; Defra
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Fisheries
Agency; Defra
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Progress the Entry Level Stewardship Scheme offering
South East RBD
farmers an incentive to achieve environmental benefits on
agricultural land. Entry Level Stewardship is open to all
those farming in England and aims to reward good land
management and address some of the environmental
issues affecting the wider countryside including diffuse
pollution, soil erosion and the conservation of farmland birds
(SE0179)
Date
Implemented Natural
England
(Defra)
Maintain the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme offering
South East RBD
farmers an incentive to achieve environmental benefits over
and above those required under the Entry Level
Stewardship Scheme. Higher Level Stewardship is targeted
by Natural England to maximise environmental and other
public benefits in targeted areas within the River Basin
District (SE0178)
Implemented Defra (Natural
England)
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Develop national guidance framework on disposal of
dredgings to inform Programme of Measures to meet Water
Framework Directive objectives (SE0183)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2010
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Defra
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Develop national guidance framework on dredging to inform Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2010
Programme of Measures to meet Water Framework
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Directive objectives (SE0184)
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Defra
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures
techniques, to establish their effectiveness and improve
understanding of hydromorphological and ecological
interactions. The outcomes from this work will be applied
nationally. (SE0143)
Environment
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Monitoring and investigation of the effectiveness of river
Arun & Western Streams Catchment
restoration work undertaken at Shopham Loop, on the long
term sustainability of the catchment. (SE0144)
Hazardous
Highways Agency Programme to investigate soakaways
substances and (SE0060)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Local Actions
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
South East RBD
Ensure that local spatial plans include policies to secure
South East RBD
developer contributions for retrofitting water efficiency
measures in existing housing stock, in water stressed areas.
Outcome: From 2011 adopted local spatial plans, such as
Area Action Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents,
include policies to seek Section 106 monies (and
Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for the retrofitting of existing housing stock in
water stressed areas. This will reduce the pressure of
increased abstraction on the environment. (SE0220)
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Date
2010
Environment
Agency
Implemented Highways
Agency
2011
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
73
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure that local spatial planning policies for new
South East RBD
development set out strong requirements for water
efficiency measures. Outcome: Adopted Development Plan
Documents include policies on (i) water efficiency measures
for new development that seek to achieve Code for
Sustainable Homes Level 3 and 4 (105 litres a day per
capita consumption) as a minimum, and (ii) water efficiency
measures for business and commercial developments (such
as rainwater harvesting and recycling). (SE0219)
Date
2012
Develop and provide approved sustainable water
South East RBD
management planning guidance to ensure that the impacts
of development on the water environment are fully
understood. Outcome: Produce planning guidance in
partnership with Royal Town Planning Institute on the
obligations of the Water Framework Directive and Spatial
Planning. Deliver a series of updated seminars in
association with key partners for planners. (SE0206)
2012
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Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Environment
Agency
(Department
for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Natural
England;
South East
England
Partnership
Board)
74
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Develop and provide approved planning guidance to ensure South East RBD
that the impacts of development on the water environment
are fully understood. Outcome: Produce planning guidance
in partnership with Royal Town Planning Institute on the
obligations of the Water Framework Directive and Spatial
Planning. Deliver a series of updated seminars in
association with key partners for planners. (SE0205)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Reduction of demand through offering of tax incentives
South East RBD
(enhanced Capital Allowances) for the purchase and use of
efficient plant and fittings by commercial organisations.
Outcome: Reduced water use so there is enough water for
people, their businesses and the environment in the future.
(SE0286)
Implemented Defra; HM
Revenue and
Customs
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Promote water recycling and rainwater harvesting where
South East RBD
cost-effective, appropriate and used together with other
demand management measures. Outcome: Reduced water
use so there is enough water for people, their businesses
and the environment in the future. (SE0277)
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
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Environment
Agency
(Department
for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Natural
England;
South East
England
Partnership
Environment
Agency
(Central
Government;
Water
companies;
South East
England
Development
Agency)
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Where it will happen
Reduction of demand through labelling scheme for water
South East RBD
efficient products. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0285)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Quantify environmental flow requirements for ditches.
Outcome: Delivery of Rother Catchment Abstraction
Strategy actions to address the over-abstracted status of
Walland Marsh (SE0279)
2010
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Ensure that Green Infrastructure Strategies maximise
South East RBD
potential benefits for water resources, water quality,
drainage and flood risk management. Outcome: From 2010
all adopted Local Development Documents include Green
Infrastructure Strategies, including sustainable water
management. (SE0217)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Rother
Defra; Industry
leads
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
76
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
What will happen
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority
sites through partnership working. Agree sites and action
with the South East England Non-Native Invasive Species
Action Group. Outcome: Spread of problem invasive
species stopped and reversed, protecting important
nationally and internationally designated habitats under
threat from this pressure (SE0201)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
Develop joint working between the Sea Fisheries
South East RBD
Committees, Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities
and the Environment Agency on the collection of inshore
data. Outcome: Improved understanding of pressures in the
marine environment to enable better targeting and
development of actions. (SE0207)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
77
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures;
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Produce code of conduct for commercial fisheries and sea Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
anglers to protect marine sites of nature conservation
bodies
importance. Outcome: Marine sites of nature conservation
importance are protected from damage by fishing activities.
(SE0267)
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Downs and Harbours Clean Waters Partnership to design
East Hampshire Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Implemented Natural
and implement a strategy to tackle diffuse pollution in the
Catchment
England;
Solent and groundwater in the South Downs. Outcome:
Environment
Meet targets for key Sites of Special Scientific Interest, help
Agency
address wider water quality issues and reverse nitrate
(Portsmouth
trends in potable groundwater sources (SE0209)
Water)
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December 2009
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
What will happen
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
A pilot project to incorporate water body information into
East Hampshire Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey
Environmental Stewardship targeting guidance for the South Levels ; Adur & Ouse ; Arun & Western Streams
Downs. Outcome: Reduced diffuse pollution from
agriculture within at risk water bodies, and extend approach
as applicable to other catchments. (SE0192)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive
Farming type activities and agri-environment schemes to
ensure adoption of best farming practices. Outcome:
Reduce diffuse pollution sources from agriculture within
water bodies identified as being impacted or at risk.
(SE0306)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Groundwater bodies: Lower Greensand Adur and
2012
Ouse; Iow Central Downs Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; South Hants Lambeth
Group ; South West Hants Barton Group; Adur and
Ouse Hastings Beds; Littlehampton Anticline East;
Lower Greensand Arun and Western Streams; Iow
Southern Downs Chalk; East Hants Chalk; Brighton
Chalk Block; East Kent Chalk - Stour; Seaford And
Eastbourne Chalk Block; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk;
East Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester and Worthing
Chalk; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Hastings Beds
Cuckmere And Pevensey Levels; East Kent Tertiaries;
River Itchen Chalk; Lower Greensand Cuckmere and
Pevensey Levels; River Test Chalk; Kent Greensand
Eastern
Surface water bodies: Arun & Western Streams;
Broad Rife, Lidsey Rife, R. Ems, Harting Stream,
Stanbridge Stream
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
80
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Where it will happen
Date
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Pevensey Haven
2012
between Rickney and Pevensey East Hampshire;
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive
Brownwich Stream, Horton Heath Stream, Potwell
Farming type activities and agri-environment schemes to
Trib, Steeple Court Stream Isle of Wight; Atherfield
ensure adoption of best farming practices. Outcome:
Stream, R. Eastern Yar, R. Medina, Thorley Brook,
Reduce diffuse pollution sources from agriculture within
Rodge Brook, Monktonmead Brook, Palmers Brook,
water bodies identified as being impacted or at risk.
Gurnard Luck, Lukely Brook Rother; Brede between
(SE0306)
Battle and Winchelsea, Tillingham, Lower Rother from
Robertsbridge to Iden, Walland Marsh Iden to
Appledore, Cradlebridge Petty Sewer,Tributary of
Newmill Channel upstream of Rolvenden, Romney
Marsh between Appledore and West Hythe,Socknersh
Stream,Tillingham Stour; Wingham River, Little Stour,
East Stour, North Chislet Marsh Test & Itchen;
Cadnam River, Whiteparish Trib, Sherfield English
Stream, Fairbourne Stream to Fishlake
Meadows,Tadburn Lake, River Blackwater,R.
Blackwater,Test (Lower),River Itchen, River Test,R.
Test (Middle),River Test,R. Anton, Bow Lake
Organic
Pollution prevention advice and local campaigns to provide South East RBD
Implemented
pollutants; Priority targeted advice and enforcement in high risk areas on all
Hazardous
rural diffuse pollution issues: farm and land management,
Substances,
domestic oil storage, septic tanks. Outcome: Diffuse
Priority
pollution reduced through the adoption of best practices
Substances and (SE0261)
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
(continued from above see additional waterbodies)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England (Local
Authorities;
Local industry
associations)
81
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure that local spatial planing documents include policies South East RBD
to secure habitat creation in floodplains through developer
contributions, taking into consideration the Biodiversity
Opportunity Areas. Outcome: From 2011 Development Plan
Documents include polices to seek Section 106 monies
(and Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for floodplain habitat creation. To help address
diffuse pollution, and contribute to flood storage measures.
(SE0218)
Date
2012
Physical
modification
Increase the amount of floodplain woodland by better
targeting of the England Woodland Grant Scheme and
through partnership projects. Outcome: More woodland in
the right locations helps address diffuse pollution, water
temperatures in fish spawning grounds, and contributes to
flood storage (SE0238)
South East RBD
2012
Forestry
Commission
(Natural
England;
Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
Restore degraded wetlands in the New Forest to improve
the condition of nationally and internationally designated
wildlife features, with reference to the New Forest Wetland
Management Plan 2006-16. Outcome: No further
deterioration in water body status, followed by status
improvement (SE0291)
New Forest Catchment
2012
New Forest
National Park
Authority
(Forestry
Commission;
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England)
Physical
modification
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
82
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Promote and encourage sediment, vegetation and channel
maintenance that enhances wildlife habitat and enables
land drainage. Outcome: Protect, enhance, restore and
retain marginal and in channel habitats. Improve fish
movement and connection to floodplain. (SE0268)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Establish a 'Regional Better Rivers Programme’ to improve
habitat and ecology in a first round of waters. Outcome:
Improve ecological status or potential in 35 water bodies
totalling 389 km in length (SE0223)
Test & Itchen; Monks Brook,Arle - Upstream of Drove 2012
Lane, River Blackwater, R. Test (Middle), R. Test
(Middle), R. Test (Upper), River Itchen, R. Alre, R.
Alre, R. Test, Tanner's Brook, Fairbourne Stream to
Fishlake Meadows, Test (Lower), Test (Lower), Test
(Upper), River Test, Candover Brook
Adur & Ouse; Adur (Knepp)
Stour; Upper Dour at Temple Ewell,North and South
Streams in the Lydden Valley, Upper Great Stour,
Dour from Kearsney to Dover
New Forest; Bartley Water
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
Environment
Agency (Stour
Internal
Drainage
Board;
Romney
Marshes
Internal
Drainage
Board; Natural
England;
National
Farmers'
Union)
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Developers;
Forestry
Commission;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
83
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes
improve habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of
53 candidates totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and
lessons from the first round. (SE0233)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse: Adur (Lancing brook), Adur (Lottbridge), 2015
River Adur East (Sakeham), Blakes Gill, R. Adur
West, Ouse, Glynde Reach, Ouse from Ardingly
Resevoir to Lindfield, Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly
Resevoir, Cockhaise Brook, Tributary of River Uck
north of Uckfield, Ouse from Cockhaise Brook
confluence to Spithurst, Longford Stream, Scrase
Bridge Stream conf to Cockhaise Bk, River Uck at
Uckfield, River Ouse between Isfield and Coast Arun
& Western Streams; R. Ems, Western Rother
(Upstream Petersfield), Bignor Mill Stream, R. Kird,
Minsted Stream, Western Rother, Hammer Stream
(W. Sussex), Harting Stream, Haslingbourne Stream,
R. Arun Source
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
84
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Continued from above - see additional water bodies
Where it will happen
Date
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Nunningham Stream, 2015
Cuckmere from Alfriston to Arlington, Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers Cuckmere between Arlington and Lower Horsebridge
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes
East Hampshire; River Alver, Brownwich Stream,
improve habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of Horton Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, Hook Lake,
53 candidates totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and Hermitage Stream, R. Lavant (Hants), Botleigh
lessons from the first round. (SE0233)
Grange/ Hedge End Streams Isle of Wight; R.
Eastern Yar, R. Medina, Atherfield Stream, Thorley
Brook, Rodge Brook, Lukely Brook, Chilton Chine,
Walpan Chine, Brook Chine, Brighstone Streams
New Forest; Langdown Stream, Beaulieu Abbey
Stream, Cadland Stream
Rother; Pent Stream Stour; Little Stour Test &
Itchen; Pillhill Brook (Source), Westwood Stream, Bow
Lake, R. Dever, Sholing Common Streams, R. Dun,
Wallop Brook
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December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
85
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Direct biological
pressures;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Provide local guidance and information to ensure marine
licensing and consents take into account diffuse pollution
pressures and physical measures and therefore contribute
to the delivery of objectives. Outcome: Identify hot spots
under pressure from chemical and physico-chemical
pollutants. Inform and target harbour and port dredging
strategies to reduce the risk from diffuse and point sources.
(SE0278)
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December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Coastal: Chichester Harbour, Langstone Harbour,
2011
Portsmouth Harbour, Solent, , Whitstable Bay
Transitional: Adur, Chichester Harbour East, Eeastern
Yar , Lymington, Medina , Ouse, Southampton Water,
Stour (Kent), Wallington, Rother
Marine and
Fisheries
Agency
(Environment
Agency;
Centre for
Environment,
Fisheries &
Aquaculture
Science)
86
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote the relationship between healthy marine
South East RBD
ecosystems and productive sustainable fish stocks and
complete the UK Inshore Fisheries Sustainability Project.
Outcome: All significant fisheries examined in accordance
with Marine Stewardship Council assessment principles.
Local management plan developed that would result in
fisheries working toward a status of MSC certified if desired.
(SE0274)
Date
2012
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice
advice on pesticide use by land managers within the
agricultural and amenity sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks,
highways, railways). Outcome: Diffuse pesticide pollution
reduced through the adoption of best practices. (SE0216)
Implemented Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Sussex Sea
Fisheries
Committee
(Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities)
87
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
What will happen
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to
improve farm and land management practices, to reduce
diffuse pollution from agriculture and amenity. Outcome:
Land managers apply best practice land management
techniques, to improve water quality impacted upon by
diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse; Herrings Stream , Little Horsted Stream 2011
, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield , Ouse from
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst , Pellingford
Brook , R. Adur East , Ridgewood Stream , River Adur
East (Sakeham) , River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast , Tickerage Stream
Arun & Western Streams; Loxwood Stream
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels: Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Wick Street Stream at Upper Dicker
Encourage sustainable and efficient use of salt/grit used on South East RBD
motorways and highways. Outcome: efficient application of
salt and grit used on highways, resulting in a reduction in
pollutants contained in urban run-off (SE0215)
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December 2009
2012
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers'
Union)
Highways
Agency; Local
Authorities
88
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Where it will happen
Work with riparian owners to identify and manage areas of South East RBD
bankside erosion from livestock and associated impacts
where appropriate. Outcome: Improved land management
practices to reduce diffuse pollution in rural areas. (SE0307)
Date
2012
Identify hot spots for sediment and other pollutants from
highway run off and prepare management plans to reduce
the risks. Outcome: Reduction of diffuse pollution from
urban sources and management plans in place (SE0232)
2012
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Test & Itchen Catchment
Riparian
owners;
Environment
Agency
(Natural
England;
National
Farmers'
Union)
Highways
Agency;
Highways
Agency
89
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote the targeted mapping of land drainage discharges South East RBD
(fields, highways, rural roads) to better assess their impact
on water quality and adopt appropriate control measures.
Outcome: Production of land drainage map to identify and
investigate sources of pollutants, and actions put in place to
prevent environmental impact. Less diffuse pollution in
related waters. (SE0275)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Investigate and where appropriate manage physical impacts Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
of commercial inshore fisheries to improve marine
bodies
biodiversity and fisheries productivity, through the Sensitive
Area Management Plan for the Sussex coast. Outcome:
Identify, designate and manage specific sites within the
Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District. It is intended that
subject to changes in policy, these actions will be
progressed by the relevant Inshore Fisheries and
Conservation Authority, and support the process of Marine
Conservation Zone designation in the Eastern Channel
(SE0241)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Partnership
Board; Local
Authorities;
Land
managers and
owners; Royal
Town Planning
Institute;
Highways
Agency;
Natural
England)
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
90
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Natura 2000 protected areas and SSSIs
Where it will happen
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Physical
modification
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Shillinglee Lake SSSI, New Forest SSSI, Dungeness,
Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI, River Test SSSI and
The New Forest SSSI by implementing SSSI management
agreement (SE0316)
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Arun and 2012
Western Streams Catchment; Test and Itchen
Catchment
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Physical
modification;
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
specific management works to address water quality
pressures (see Annex D) (SE0335)
2012
Central
Government
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
implementing agri-environment scheme (see Annex D)
(SE0323)
2012
Natural
England
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December 2009
South East RBD
Date
Natural
England
91
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on the
Pevensey Levels SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and
Rye Bay SSSI, River Test SSSI and The New Forest SSSI
by implementing invasive species control programme
(SE0319)
Where it will happen
Rother Catchment; Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels
Catchment; Test and Itchen Catchment
Date
2010
Direct biological
pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
developing an invasive species control programme for
protected areas (see Annex D) (SE0322)
South East RBD
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological
pressures
Eradication and control at selected SSSIs and Natura 2000 South East RBD
sites (SE0339)
2012
Natural
England
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
SSSI Management Agreement (see Annex D) (SE0336)
2012
Natural
England
Nutrients
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on The
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Test &
New Forest SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Itchen Catchment
SSSI, River Test SSSI, Southampton Common SSSI and
Alresford Pond SSSI by developing a pollution action plan
(SE0318)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Direct biological
pressures
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December 2009
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
92
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
negotiation on invasive species control (see Annex D)
(SE0331)
Date
2010
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
River Restoration Programme for protected areas (see
Annex D) (SE0333)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
a Flood Management Programme (see Annex D) (SE0326)
2012
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
River Restoration Scheme (see Annex D) (SE0334)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Physical
modification;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on Lewes New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Adur and 2010
Brooks SSSI, The New Forest SSSI and Dungeness,
Ouse
Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI by implementing agrienvironment scheme (SE0312)
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Physical
modification
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December 2009
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England
93
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Where it will happen
Adopt the Maintenance Dredging Protocol to ensure all
South East RBD
conservation aspects are considered in relation to the
Natura 2000 network, in connection with maintenance
dredging requirements. Where possible, the consideration
of ensuring good status or good ecological potential will be
included in the production of the Baseline Document.
Outcome: Production of agreed Baseline Documents by
Ports and Harbour Authorities where maintenance dredging
occurs. (SE0309)
Date
2012
Physical
modification;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative (see
Annex D) (SE0337)
2012
Natural
England
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Alresford Pond SSSI by implementing lake restoration
project (SE0311)
Test & Itchen
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
developing a pollution action plan for protected areas (see
Annex D) (SE0321)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Defra; Ports
and Harbours
Authorities
(Marine and
Fisheries
Agency;
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency; Solent
Forum)
94
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
regulatory investigation into diffuse pollution (see Annex D)
(SE0332)
Date
2010
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on St.
Leonard's Park Ponds SSSI, Pevensey Levels SSSI,
Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI and New
Forest SSSI by investigating hydrology (SE0317)
2012
Direct biological
pressures;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Physical
modification
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Test &
Itchen Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels
Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
95
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn from use
in the UK. No further measures should be required although
surveillance monitoring will be done to confirm this. (DrWPA0034)
Where it will happen
Test (Lower)
Date
2010
Isoproturon
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn from use
in the UK. No further measures should be required although
surveillance monitoring will be done to confirm this. (DrWPA0037)
Darwell Reservoir
2010
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants
Maintain a nationally funded advice-led partnership under the
England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative to reduce diffuse
water pollution from agriculture in at risk catchments and promote
sustainable farming practice. (SE0070)
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants Chalk; Implemented
IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Southern Downs Chalk;
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk; Littlehampton Anticline East; Isle
of Wight Catchment; Rother Catchment; Stour Catchment;
Test & Itchen Catchment ; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment
Isoproturon
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
96
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Progress delivery of cross-compliance inspection and enforcement
(SE0071)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2010
Nitrate
Sludge Regulations - comply with published advice to operators
(SE0077)
South East RBD
Implemented
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Nitrate
Sludge Regulations - monitoring and enforcement (SE0078)
South East RBD
Implemented
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Microbiology;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency (Defra;
Rural Payments
Agency)
97
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Nitrate; Ammonia; Establish further the nationally funded advice-led partnership under South East RBD
Faecal indicator the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative to reduce
diffuse water pollution from agriculture in at risk catchments and
organisms;
promote sustainable farming practice. (SE0085)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Date
2012
Agri-environment schemes/ Environmental Stewardship - payments South East RBD
Nitrate;
for best practice to limit nitrate input and control agric-chemicals
Hazardous
substances and (SE0173)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented
Land managers
and owners
PR09 – Water Company spending review. Water Framework
Nitrate;
Directive specific obligations (SE0082)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
2012
Central
Government
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
98
Central Government
Pressures
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
PR04 – Water Company spending review (SE0088)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
Establish and enforce Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in catchments at a
high risk from nitrate pollution, requiring farmers to follow a
programme of measures to reduce nitrate entering the water from
farmland. (see map D6 in annex D) (SE0090)
South East RBD
Implemented
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Central
Government
Defra;
Environment
Agency
99
Central Government
Pressures
Nutrients;
Acidification;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Physical
modification;
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Where appropriate, subject to the Environment Agency carrying out South East RBD
a 12 week public consultation and making an appropriate case to
the Secretary of State, designate a limited number of Water
Protection Zones.
Regulatory tool to control diffuse pollution in high risk areas where
other mechanisms are not working or are unlikely to work
Initially around 8 candidate locations across England. Potential for
designation from 2010 with possibility of further WPZs by 2012
Date
2012
South East RBD
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the Environment
Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies) will be aligned to the
requirements of hydromorphology to achieve Water Framework
Directive objectives (especially ecological potential). This will be two
fold: i) Mitigation measures required to reach good ecological
potential will be identified in and delivered through such plans, and
ii) the prioritisation of environmental improvements will be influenced
by the specific requirements to reach Water Framework Directive
objectives. (SE0145)
Implemented
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
100
Central Government
Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database will be
created, this will provide a system that will quickly and reliably,
supply data to better understand hydromorphological impacts of
modifications to water bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the approval/assessment
processes for new physical modifications to ensure compliance with
Water Framework Directive requirements, especially those related
to Article 4(7). (SE0117)
Support the process of Marine Conservation Zone designation
within inshore areas in the Eastern English channel. Outcome: A
coherent network of Marine Protected Areas within the Eastern
Channel. (SE0039)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Date
2010
2012
Environment
Agency
Natural
England; Sea
Fisheries
Committee;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Balanced Seas;
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities
101
Central Government
Pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Apply national guidance framework on disposal of dredgings to
refine local measures as appropriate (where not disproportionately
costly or technically infeasible) (SE0181)
Where it will happen
Date
2012
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour Lagoon;
Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour; Chichester
Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar; Great Deep; Isle Of
Wight East; Kent North; Kent South ; Langstone Harbour;
Langstone Oysterbeds; Lymington; Medina; Newtown
River; Old Mill Ponds; Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham
Lagoon; Portsmouth Harbour; Rother; Solent;
Southampton Water; Sowley Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex;
Sussex East; Ternery Pool; Wallington; Western Yar;
Whitstable Bay; Wootton Creek
Apply national guidance framework on dredging to refine local
measures as appropriate (where not disproportionately costly or
technically infeasible) (SE0182)
2012
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour Lagoon;
Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour; Chichester
Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar; Great Deep; Isle Of
Wight East; Kent North; Kent South ; Langstone Harbour;
Langstone Oysterbeds; Lymington; Medina; Newtown
River; Old Mill Ponds; Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham
Lagoon; Portsmouth Harbour; Rother; Solent;
Southampton Water; Sowley Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex;
Sussex East; Ternery Pool; Wallington; Western Yar;
Whitstable Bay; Wootton Creek
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Marine and
Fisheries
Agency; Defra
Marine and
Fisheries
Agency; Defra
102
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Where it will happen
Sediments (as a Progress the Entry Level Stewardship Scheme offering farmers an South East RBD
direct pollutant); incentive to achieve environmental benefits on agricultural land.
Entry Level Stewardship is open to all those farming in England and
Microbiology;
aims to reward good land management and address some of the
Nutrients;
environmental issues affecting the wider countryside including
Organic
pollutants; Priority diffuse pollution, soil erosion and the conservation of farmland birds
(SE0179)
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Maintain the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme offering farmers an South East RBD
incentive to achieve environmental benefits over and above those
required under the Entry Level Stewardship Scheme. Higher Level
Stewardship is targeted by Natural England to maximise
environmental and other public benefits in targeted areas within the
River Basin District (SE0178)
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December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
Implemented
Implemented
Natural England
(Defra)
Defra (Natural
England)
103
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Develop national guidance framework on disposal of dredgings to
inform Programme of Measures to meet Water Framework Directive
objectives (SE0183)
Where it will happen
Date
2010
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour Lagoon;
Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour; Chichester
Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar; Great Deep; Isle Of
Wight East; Kent North; Kent South ; Langstone Harbour;
Langstone Oysterbeds; Lymington; Medina; Newtown
River; Old Mill Ponds; Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham
Lagoon; Portsmouth Harbour; Rother; Solent;
Southampton Water; Sowley Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex;
Sussex East; Ternery Pool; Wallington; Western Yar;
Whitstable Bay; Wootton Creek
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Develop national guidance framework on dredging to inform
Programme of Measures to meet Water Framework Directive
objectives (SE0184)
2010
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour Lagoon;
Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour; Chichester
Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar; Great Deep; Isle Of
Wight East; Kent North; Kent South ; Langstone Harbour;
Langstone Oysterbeds; Lymington; Medina; Newtown
River; Old Mill Ponds; Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham
Lagoon; Portsmouth Harbour; Rother; Solent;
Southampton Water; Sowley Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex;
Sussex East; Ternery Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar;
Whitstable Bay; Wootton Creek
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures techniques, to South East RBD
establish their effectiveness and improve understanding of
hydromorphological and ecological interactions. The outcomes from
this work will be applied nationally. (SE0143)
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation of the effectiveness of river restoration Arun & Western Streams Catchment
work undertaken at Shopham Loop, on the long term sustainability
of the catchment. (SE0144)
2010
Environment
Agency
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
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December 2009
Defra
Defra
104
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented
South East RBD
2011
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Abstraction and Ensure that local spatial planning policies for new development set South East RBD
other artificial flow out strong requirements for water efficiency measures. Outcome:
Adopted Development Plan Documents include policies on (i) water
pressures
efficiency measures for new development that seek to achieve Code
for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and 4 (105 litres a day per capita
consumption) as a minimum, and (ii) water efficiency measures for
business and commercial developments (such as rainwater
harvesting and recycling). (SE0219)
2012
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Highways Agency Programme to investigate soakaways (SE0060)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Local Actions
Abstraction and Ensure that local spatial plans include policies to secure developer
other artificial flow contributions for retrofitting water efficiency measures in existing
housing stock, in water stressed areas. Outcome: From 2011
pressures
adopted local spatial plans, such as Area Action Plans and
Supplementary Planning Documents, include policies to seek
Section 106 monies (and Community Infrastructure Levy
contributions where relevant) for the retrofitting of existing housing
stock in water stressed areas. This will reduce the pressure of
increased abstraction on the environment. (SE0220)
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December 2009
Highways
Agency
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Abstraction and Develop and provide approved sustainable water management
other artificial flow planning guidance to ensure that the impacts of development on the
water environment are fully understood. Outcome: Produce planning
pressures
guidance in partnership with Royal Town Planning Institute on the
obligations of the Water Framework Directive and Spatial Planning.
Deliver a series of updated seminars in association with key
partners for planners. (SE0206)
Date
2012
Abstraction and Develop and provide approved planning guidance to ensure that the South East RBD
other artificial flow impacts of development on the water environment are fully
understood. Outcome: Produce planning guidance in partnership
pressures
with Royal Town Planning Institute on the obligations of the Water
Framework Directive and Spatial Planning. Deliver a series of
updated seminars in association with key partners for planners.
(SE0205)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Department for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute; Natural
England; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Environment
Agency
(Department for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute; Natural
England; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
106
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Abstraction and Reduction of demand through offering of tax incentives (enhanced South East RBD
other artificial flow Capital Allowances) for the purchase and use of efficient plant and
fittings by commercial organisations. Outcome: Reduced water use
pressures
so there is enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0286)
Date
Implemented
Defra; HM
Revenue and
Customs
Abstraction and Promote water recycling and rainwater harvesting where costother artificial flow effective, appropriate and used together with other demand
management measures. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
pressures
enough water for people, their businesses and the environment in
the future. (SE0277)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency (Central
Government;
Water
companies;
South East
England
Development
Agency)
Abstraction and Reduction of demand through labelling scheme for water efficient
other artificial flow products. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is enough water
for people, their businesses and the environment in the future.
pressures
(SE0285)
South East RBD
2012
Defra; Industry
leads
Abstraction and Quantify environmental flow requirements for ditches. Outcome:
other artificial flow Delivery of Rother Catchment Abstraction Strategy actions to
address the over-abstracted status of Walland Marsh (SE0279)
pressures
Rother
2010
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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December 2009
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Abstraction and Ensure that Green Infrastructure Strategies maximise potential
other artificial flow benefits for water resources, water quality, drainage and flood risk
management. Outcome: From 2010 all adopted Local Development
pressures;
Documents include Green Infrastructure Strategies, including
Nutrients
sustainable water management. (SE0217)
Date
Implemented
Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority sites
through partnership working. Agree sites and action with the South
East England Non-Native Invasive Species Action Group.
Outcome: Spread of problem invasive species stopped and
reversed, protecting important nationally and internationally
designated habitats under threat from this pressure (SE0201)
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Develop joint working between the Sea Fisheries Committees,
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities and the
Environment Agency on the collection of inshore data. Outcome:
Improved understanding of pressures in the marine environment to
enable better targeting and development of actions. (SE0207)
South East RBD
2012
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities;
Environment
Agency (Natural
England; Local
Authorities; NonGovernmental
Organisations)
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December 2009
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures;
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Produce code of conduct for commercial fisheries and sea anglers Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water
to protect marine sites of nature conservation importance. Outcome: bodies
Marine sites of nature conservation importance are protected from
damage by fishing activities. (SE0267)
Nutrients
Downs and Harbours Clean Waters Partnership to design and
implement a strategy to tackle diffuse pollution in the Solent and
groundwater in the South Downs. Outcome: Meet targets for key
Sites of Special Scientific Interest, help address wider water quality
issues and reverse nitrate trends in potable groundwater sources
(SE0209)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
East Hampshire Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment
Date
2012
Implemented
Sussex Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency; Natural
England; Local
Authorities; NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Portsmouth
Water)
109
Central Government
Pressures
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Description of the action
What will happen
Where it will happen
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation process to South East RBD
help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new developments (e.g.
implement SUDs and use of Water Resource Act Planning
Guidance). Outcome; Improved groundwater and surface water
quality. (SE0239)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
Implemented
East Hampshire Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels 2012
A pilot project to incorporate water body information into
; Adur & Ouse ; Arun & Western Streams
Environmental Stewardship targeting guidance for the South
Downs. Outcome: Reduced diffuse pollution from agriculture within
at risk water bodies, and extend approach as applicable to other
catchments. (SE0192)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
110
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Nutrients; Priority Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive Farming
type activities and agri-environment schemes to ensure adoption of
Hazardous
best farming practices. Outcome: Reduce diffuse pollution sources
Substances,
from agriculture within water bodies identified as being impacted or
Priority
Substances and at risk. (SE0306)
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
2012
Groundwater bodies: Lower Greensand Adur and Ouse;
Iow Central Downs Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Central
Hants Lambeth Group; South Hants Lambeth Group ;
South West Hants Barton Group; Adur and Ouse Hastings
Beds; Littlehampton Anticline East; Lower Greensand Arun
and Western Streams; Iow Southern Downs Chalk; East
Hants Chalk; Brighton Chalk Block; East Kent Chalk Stour; Seaford And Eastbourne Chalk Block; Kent Isle Of
Thanet Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester and
Worthing Chalk; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Hastings
Beds Cuckmere And Pevensey Levels; East Kent
Tertiaries; River Itchen Chalk; Lower Greensand Cuckmere
and Pevensey Levels; River Test Chalk; Kent Greensand
Eastern
Surface water bodies: Arun & Western Streams; Broad
Rife, Lidsey Rife, R. Ems, Harting Stream, Stanbridge
Stream
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
111
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Nutrients; Priority (continued from above see additional waterbodies)
Hazardous
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive Farming
Substances,
type activities and agri-environment schemes to ensure adoption of
Priority
Substances and best farming practices. Outcome: Reduce diffuse pollution sources
from agriculture within water bodies identified as being impacted or
Specific
at risk. (SE0306)
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Pevensey Haven between 2012
Rickney and Pevensey East Hampshire; Brownwich
Stream, Horton Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, Steeple Court
Stream Isle of Wight; Atherfield Stream, R. Eastern Yar,
R. Medina, Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Monktonmead
Brook, Palmers Brook, Gurnard Luck, Lukely Brook Rother;
Brede between Battle and Winchelsea, Tillingham, Lower
Rother from Robertsbridge to Iden, Walland Marsh Iden to
Appledore, Cradlebridge Petty Sewer,Tributary of Newmill
Channel upstream of Rolvenden, Romney Marsh between
Appledore and West Hythe,Socknersh Stream,Tillingham
Stour; Wingham River, Little Stour, East Stour, North
Chislet Marsh Test & Itchen; Cadnam River, Whiteparish
Trib, Sherfield English Stream, Fairbourne Stream to
Fishlake Meadows,Tadburn Lake, River Blackwater,R.
Blackwater,Test (Lower),River Itchen, River Test,R. Test
(Middle),River Test,R. Anton, Bow Lake
Pollution prevention advice and local campaigns to provide targeted South East RBD
advice and enforcement in high risk areas on all rural diffuse
pollution issues: farm and land management, domestic oil storage,
septic tanks. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced through the
adoption of best practices (SE0261)
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December 2009
Implemented
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency; Natural
England (Local
Authorities;
Local industry
associations)
112
Central Government
Pressures
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Ensure that local spatial planing documents include policies to
secure habitat creation in floodplains through developer
contributions, taking into consideration the Biodiversity Opportunity
Areas. Outcome: From 2011 Development Plan Documents include
polices to seek Section 106 monies (and Community Infrastructure
Levy contributions where relevant) for floodplain habitat creation.
To help address diffuse pollution, and contribute to flood storage
measures. (SE0218)
Date
2012
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Physical
modification
Increase the amount of floodplain woodland by better targeting of
the England Woodland Grant Scheme and through partnership
projects. Outcome: More woodland in the right locations helps
address diffuse pollution, water temperatures in fish spawning
grounds, and contributes to flood storage (SE0238)
South East RBD
2012
Forestry
Commission
(Natural
England;
Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
Restore degraded wetlands in the New Forest to improve the
condition of nationally and internationally designated wildlife
features, with reference to the New Forest Wetland Management
Plan 2006-16. Outcome: No further deterioration in water body
status, followed by status improvement (SE0291)
New Forest Catchment
2012
New Forest
National Park
Authority
(Forestry
Commission;
Environment
Agency; Natural
England)
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Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Promote and encourage sediment, vegetation and channel
maintenance that enhances wildlife habitat and enables land
drainage. Outcome: Protect, enhance, restore and retain marginal
and in channel habitats. Improve fish movement and connection to
floodplain. (SE0268)
Establish a 'Regional Better Rivers Programme’ to improve habitat
and ecology in a first round of waters. Outcome: Improve ecological
status or potential in 35 water bodies totalling 389 km in length
(SE0223)
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2012
2012
Test & Itchen; Monks Brook,Arle - Upstream of Drove
Lane, River Blackwater, R. Test (Middle), R. Test (Middle),
R. Test (Upper), River Itchen, R. Alre, R. Alre, R. Test,
Tanner's Brook, Fairbourne Stream to Fishlake Meadows,
Test (Lower), Test (Lower), Test (Upper), River Test,
Candover Brook
Adur & Ouse; Adur (Knepp)
Stour; Upper Dour at Temple Ewell,North and South
Streams in the Lydden Valley, Upper Great Stour, Dour
from Kearsney to Dover
New Forest; Bartley Water
Environment
Agency (Stour
Internal
Drainage Board;
Romney
Marshes
Internal
Drainage Board;
Natural
England;
National
Farmers' Union)
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Developers;
Forestry
Commission;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
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Pressures
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes improve
habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of 53 candidates
totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and lessons from the first
round. (SE0233)
Where it will happen
Date
2015
Adur & Ouse: Adur (Lancing brook), Adur (Lottbridge),
River Adur East (Sakeham), Blakes Gill, R. Adur West,
Ouse, Glynde Reach, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to
Lindfield, Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly Resevoir,
Cockhaise Brook, Tributary of River Uck north of Uckfield,
Ouse from Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst,
Longford Stream, Scrase Bridge Stream conf to Cockhaise
Bk, River Uck at Uckfield, River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast Arun & Western Streams; R. Ems, Western Rother
(Upstream Petersfield), Bignor Mill Stream, R. Kird,
Minsted Stream, Western Rother, Hammer Stream (W.
Sussex), Harting Stream, Haslingbourne Stream, R. Arun
Source
Continued from above - see additional water bodies
2015
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Nunningham Stream,
Cuckmere from Alfriston to Arlington, Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Cuckmere between Arlington and Lower Horsebridge East
Hampshire; River Alver, Brownwich Stream, Horton Heath
Stream, Potwell Trib, Hook Lake, Hermitage Stream, R.
Lavant (Hants), Botleigh Grange/ Hedge End Streams Isle
of Wight; R. Eastern Yar, R. Medina, Atherfield Stream,
Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Lukely Brook, Chilton Chine,
Walpan Chine, Brook Chine, Brighstone Streams New
Forest; Langdown Stream, Beaulieu Abbey Stream,
Cadland Stream
Rother; Pent Stream Stour; Little Stour Test & Itchen;
Pillhill Brook (Source), Westwood Stream, Bow Lake, R.
Dever, Sholing Common Streams, R. Dun, Wallop Brook
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes improve
habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of 53 candidates
totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and lessons from the first
round. (SE0233)
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Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Provide local guidance and information to ensure marine licensing
and consents take into account diffuse pollution pressures and
physical measures and therefore contribute to the delivery of
objectives. Outcome: Identify hot spots under pressure from
chemical and physico-chemical pollutants. Inform and target
harbour and port dredging strategies to reduce the risk from diffuse
and point sources. (SE0278)
Promote the relationship between healthy marine ecosystems and
productive sustainable fish stocks and complete the UK Inshore
Fisheries Sustainability Project. Outcome: All significant fisheries
examined in accordance with Marine Stewardship Council
assessment principles. Local management plan developed that
would result in fisheries working toward a status of MSC certified if
desired. (SE0274)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
2011
Coastal: Chichester Harbour, Langstone Harbour,
Portsmouth Harbour, Solent, , Whitstable Bay
Transitional: Adur, Chichester Harbour East, Eeastern Yar ,
Lymington, Medina , Ouse, Southampton Water, Stour
(Kent), Wallington, Rother
South East RBD
2012
Marine and
Fisheries
Agency
(Environment
Agency; Centre
for Environment,
Fisheries &
Aquaculture
Science)
Sussex Sea
Fisheries
Committee
(Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities)
116
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice advice on
pesticide use by land managers within the agricultural and amenity
sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks, highways, railways). Outcome:
Diffuse pesticide pollution reduced through the adoption of best
practices. (SE0216)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to improve farm
and land management practices, to reduce diffuse pollution from
agriculture and amenity. Outcome: Land managers apply best
practice land management techniques, to improve water quality
impacted upon by diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
2011
Adur & Ouse; Herrings Stream , Little Horsted Stream ,
Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield , Ouse from
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst , Pellingford
Brook , R. Adur East , Ridgewood Stream , River Adur East
(Sakeham) , River Ouse between Isfield and Coast ,
Tickerage Stream
Arun & Western Streams; Loxwood Stream Cuckmere &
Pevensey Levels: Cuckmere from Warbleton to Lower
Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream, Wick Street Stream at
Upper Dicker
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
South East RBD
Encourage sustainable and efficient use of salt/grit used on
motorways and highways. Outcome: efficient application of salt and
grit used on highways, resulting in a reduction in pollutants
contained in urban run-off (SE0215)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
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Implemented
2012
Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners (Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers' Union)
Highways
Agency; Local
Authorities
117
Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Where it will happen
Work with riparian owners to identify and manage areas of bankside South East RBD
erosion from livestock and associated impacts where appropriate.
Outcome: Improved land management practices to reduce diffuse
pollution in rural areas. (SE0307)
Test & Itchen Catchment
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Identify hot spots for sediment and other pollutants from highway
run off and prepare management plans to reduce the risks.
Outcome: Reduction of diffuse pollution from urban sources and
management plans in place (SE0232)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Promote the targeted mapping of land drainage discharges (fields, South East RBD
highways, rural roads) to better assess their impact on water quality
and adopt appropriate control measures. Outcome: Production of
land drainage map to identify and investigate sources of pollutants,
and actions put in place to prevent environmental impact. Less
diffuse pollution in related waters. (SE0275)
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2012
Riparian
owners;
Environment
Agency (Natural
England;
National
Farmers' Union)
2012
Highways
Agency;
Highways
Agency
2012
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Partnership
Board; Local
Authorities;
Land managers
and owners;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Highways
Agency; Natural
England)
118
Central Government
Pressures
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Where it will happen
Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water
Investigate and where appropriate manage physical impacts of
bodies
commercial inshore fisheries to improve marine biodiversity and
fisheries productivity, through the Sensitive Area Management Plan
for the Sussex coast. Outcome: Identify, designate and manage
specific sites within the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District. It
is intended that subject to changes in policy, these actions will be
progressed by the relevant Inshore Fisheries and Conservation
Authority, and support the process of Marine Conservation Zone
designation in the Eastern Channel (SE0241)
Natura 2000 protected areas and SSSIs
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Arun and
Abstraction and Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on Shillinglee
other artificial flow Lake SSSI, New Forest SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Western Streams Catchment; Test and Itchen Catchment
Bay SSSI, River Test SSSI and The New Forest SSSI by
pressures;
implementing SSSI management agreement (SE0316)
Physical
modification
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures;
Physical
modification;
Nutrients
South East RBD
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
specific management works to address water quality pressures (see
Annex D) (SE0335)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Sussex Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency; Natural
England; Local
Authorities; NonGovernmental
Organisations)
2012
Natural England
2012
Central
Government
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Central Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Abstraction and Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
other artificial flow conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
implementing agri-environment scheme (see Annex D) (SE0323)
pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Direct biological
pressures
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on the Pevensey Rother Catchment; Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels
Levels SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI, River Catchment; Test and Itchen Catchment
Test SSSI and The New Forest SSSI by implementing invasive
species control programme (SE0319)
Direct biological
pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by developing
an invasive species control programme for protected areas (see
Annex D) (SE0322)
Direct biological
pressures
Eradication and control at selected SSSIs and Natura 2000 sites
(SE0339)
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2012
Natural England
2010
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
South East RBD
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
South East RBD
2012
Natural England
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Central Government
Pressures
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures;
Physical
modification
Description of the action
What will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through SSSI
Management Agreement (see Annex D) (SE0336)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Nutrients
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Test & Itchen
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on The New
Forest SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI, River Catchment
Test SSSI, Southampton Common SSSI and Alresford Pond SSSI
by developing a pollution action plan (SE0318)
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
negotiation on invasive species control (see Annex D) (SE0331)
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Date
2012
Natural England
2012
Environment
Agency; Natural
England
South East RBD
2010
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through River
Restoration Programme for protected areas (see Annex D)
(SE0333)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency; Natural
England
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through a
Flood Management Programme (see Annex D) (SE0326)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
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Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through River
Restoration Scheme (see Annex D) (SE0334)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Environment
Agency; Natural
England
Physical
modification;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on Lewes Brooks New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Adur and Ouse 2010
SSSI, The New Forest SSSI and Dungeness, Romney Marsh and
Rye Bay SSSI by implementing agri-environment scheme
(SE0312)
Natural England
Physical
modification;
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Adopt the Maintenance Dredging Protocol to ensure all conservation South East RBD
aspects are considered in relation to the Natura 2000 network, in
connection with maintenance dredging requirements. Where
possible, the consideration of ensuring good status or good
ecological potential will be included in the production of the Baseline
Document. Outcome: Production of agreed Baseline Documents by
Ports and Harbour Authorities where maintenance dredging occurs.
(SE0309)
2012
Defra; Ports and
Harbours
Authorities
(Marine and
Fisheries
Agency; Natural
England;
Environment
Agency; Solent
Forum)
Physical
modification;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through the
England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative (see Annex D)
(SE0337)
South East RBD
2012
Natural England
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Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on Alresford
Pond SSSI by implementing lake restoration project (SE0311)
Where it will happen
Test & Itchen
Date
2012
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by developing
a pollution action plan for protected areas (see Annex D) (SE0321)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency; Natural
England
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
regulatory investigation into diffuse pollution (see Annex D)
(SE0332)
South East RBD
2010
Environment
Agency; Natural
England
Direct biological
pressures;
Abstraction and
other artificial flow
pressures;
Physical
modification
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on St. Leonard's
Park Ponds SSSI, Pevensey Levels SSSI, Dungeness, Romney
Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI and New Forest SSSI by investigating
hydrology (SE0317)
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Test & Itchen
Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels Catchment;
Arun & Western Streams Catchment
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients
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C.6 Environment Agency
The Environment Agency was established by the 1995 Environment Act and became fully operational on 1 April 1996. The Agency is a NonDepartmental Public Body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs has the lead sponsorship responsibility for the Agency as a whole and the Agency is accountable to the Secretary of State for its day to
day operations in England.
The Agency's principal aim is to protect and enhance the environment and in doing so to contribute towards achieving sustainable
development. In support of this aim, the Agency was identified as the “competent authority” for the implementation of the Water Framework
Directive, a role which complements its broad range of functions which include Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control, Integrated Pollution
Control, Waste Management, Water Quality, Land Quality, Water Resources, Conservation, Recreation, Fisheries, Flood Risk Management,
Navigation and Radioactive Substances Regulation.
The Agency's structure in the South East River Basin District is based on one regional office in Guildbourne House, Worthing, which operates
through 2 Areas. The Solent and South Downs (SSD) area includes Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex, and the Kent and East Sussex
(KES) area includes East Sussex and South of Kent. North Kent is included in the Thames District. Regions and Areas ensure national
priorities are delivered at a local level while taking account of the needs of local communities and stakeholders. Head Office is responsible for
corporate management of the Agency, including policy development, strategic and operational objective setting and performance management.
Table C6: Actions for Environment Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Environment Agency
National Actions
Abstraction and Extension of abstraction control to include previously
South East RBD
other artificial
exempt uses (abstractions by Ports and Harbour authorities
flow pressures
from tidal waters under certain conditions likely to remain
exempt) (SE0002)
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Registration for previously exempt activity: abstraction of
water within water meadow systems. (SE0001)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Prioritisation of vulnerable groundwater areas which may
need provision of first time rural sewerage under Water
Resources Act (1991) s101 targeting Source Protection
Zone 1 and Groundwater Flooding areas. Outcome identification of priority areas to use in liaison with Local
Planning Authorities (SE0011)
'Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham
2012
Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group; ChichesterWorthing-Portsdown Chalk; Hastings Beds Cuckmere
and Pevensey Levels; IOW Southern Downs Chalk;
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent
Weald Eastern - Rother; Lower Greensand Arun &
Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River Test
Chalk; Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Arun &
Western Streams Hastings Bed; East Hants Lambeth
Group; South East Hants Bracklesham Group
Environment
Agency
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Make appropriate use of existing legislative powers e.g.
South East RBD
prohibit the sale of high-risk species; Salmon and
freshwater fish act (S30); Import of live fish act; Wildlife and
Countryside Act 1981; Environment Agency Fisheries
byelaws; Convention on biological diversity; NERC Act;
Habitats Directive; IMO convention on ballast water)
(SE0030)
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Government;
Environment
Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Direct biological Draw up Individual Species Action Plans for non-native
South East RBD
pressures; Direct invasive species identified as presenting particular risk
biological
levels, to minimise the risks associated with them. (SE0024)
pressures
Date
2012
Direct biological Provide advice and training on identification, control and
pressures; Direct disposal of invasive non-native species to all relevant
biological
groups and encourage monitoring schemes. (SE0031)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Work to raise awareness of the of the risks of transferring
pressures; Direct invasive non-native species to the wild, amongst the public
biological
and target groups. (SE0037)
pressures
South East RBD
2010
Central
Government
Direct biological Control and eradication of topmouth gudgeon
pressures; Direct (Pseudorasbora parva) and water primrose (Ludwigia
biological
grandiflora) at selected sites (SE0020)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Support established local fora for invasive non-native
pressures; Direct species, by providing advice and guidance and support
biological
control actions. (SE0035)
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Implement the water related actions of the Invasive Non
pressures; Direct Native Species Framework Action Plan for Great Britain
(SE0027)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Defra;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Direct biological Seek sustainable and cost-effective methods for managing
pressures; Direct established invasions, such as biological control (SE0033)
biological
pressures
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Direct biological Establish National Invasive Non-Native Species Forums to
pressures; Direct plan, prioritise and coordinate action (SE0026)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government
Direct biological Develop and implement codes of practice to reduce the
pressures; Direct spread of invasive non-native species (SE0022)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Integrate invasive non-native species control measures
pressures; Direct across all policy areas (SE0029)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Direct biological Reduction of extent of invasive non-native species by
pressures; Direct operations (SE0032)
biological
pressures
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Dredging
(sediment
management)
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Develop dredging and disposal framework (Ports sector),
which will provide guidance to all those undertaking or
permitting navigation dredging and dredged material
disposal activities to assist in achieving the statutory
objectives of the Water Framework Directive and related
EQS Directive (2008/105/EEC) and refine local measures
as appropriate (where not disproportionately costly or
technically infeasible) (SE0040)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
Implemented Environment
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Agency
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Water Company assesment of integrity of sewer network to East Kent Chalk - Stour
assess potential nitrogen inputs from sewerage system in
Source Protection Zone area of Deal, with view to reducing
losses to ground. (SE0160)
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2012
Water
companies
128
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
What will happen
Implement DCLG Planning Policy Guidance Statement 23
(PPS23) on controlling pollution of groundwater (SE0067)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water
South East RBD
Resources Act S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations,
contaminated land legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural
Fuel Oils Regulations). Make use of site specific notices to
remove pollution risks to groundwater (SE0066)
Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
Hazardous
Development planning: land contamination - site specific
South East RBD
substances and advice and required action for remediation of contaminated
non-hazardous
land through planning liaison (SE0055)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Groundwater protection advice to Chemicals Regulation
substances and Directorate (formerly the Pesticides Safety Directorate)
non-hazardous
approvals process (SE0166)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Fire service Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
substances and implementing pollution control measures in emergencies
non-hazardous
(SE0048)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Enforcement of Groundwater Regulations to control agrisubstances and chemicals through Cross Compliance (SE0056)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
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130
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Proposed oil pipelines Operating Agreement(s) (SE0051)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Hazardous
Total Oil Operating agreement (SE0064)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency;
Industry leads
Environment
Agency;
Industry leads
Isoproturon
Recently introduced UK-wide restrictions will see
South East RBD
decreasing trend in emissions of Isoproturon, and probable
compliance by 2015 with no further action. (SE0068)
Implemented Chemicals
Regulation
Directorate
Mercury and its
compounds
Recently introduced restrictions across the UK will see
decreasing trend in the emissions of mercury and it’s
compounds, and probable compliance by 2015 with no
further action (SE0069)
Implemented Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
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December 2009
South East RBD
131
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants
Microbiology;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Maintain a nationally funded advice-led partnership under
the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Initiative to
reduce diffuse water pollution from agriculture in at risk
catchments and promote sustainable farming practice.
(SE0070)
Where it will happen
Date
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Implemented
Chalk; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Southern
Downs Chalk; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Littlehampton Anticline East; Isle of Wight Catchment;
Rother Catchment; Stour Catchment; Test & Itchen
Catchment ; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
Progress delivery of cross-compliance inspection and
enforcement (SE0071)
South East RBD
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2010
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency (Defra;
Rural
Payments
Agency)
132
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate
What will happen
Waste exemptions - low risk approach to waste regulation
activities (SE0079)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate
Enforcement of Sludge Regulations through cross
compliance (SE0073)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency (Land
managers and
owners)
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Establish further the nationally funded advice-led
partnership under the England Catchment Sensitive
Farming Initiative to reduce diffuse water pollution from
agriculture in at risk catchments and promote sustainable
farming practice. (SE0085)
South East RBD
2012
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate;
NetRegs (Environmental Guidance to Business) - External
Hazardous
education on groundwater pollution legislation (SE0174)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
133
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Nitrate;
Proactive targeted farmer education on control of agriHazardous
chemicals and nitrate (SE0083)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate;
Provide development planning standing advice (SE0084)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
South East RBD
2012
Registrations (in conjunction with Standard Rules) Implement new regulatory approach (via Environmental
Permitting Regulations) arising from implementation of the
new Groundwater Directive (2006/116/EC) (SE0089)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Industry
leads; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
134
Environment Agency
Pressures
Nutrients
Nutrients
Description of the action
What will happen
Establish and enforce Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in
catchments at a high risk from nitrate pollution, requiring
farmers to follow a programme of measures to reduce
nitrate entering the water from farmland. (see map D6 in
annex D) (SE0090)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Local campaign to decrease input of nitrates to groundwater South East RBD
bodies and assess likely contributors to high nitrates.
Outcome: Contribute to improved groundwater quality.
(SE0091)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
Implemented Defra;
Environment
Agency
2012
Environment
Agency
135
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Acidification;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Physical
modification;
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Phosphate
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Where appropriate, subject to the Environment
South East RBD
Agency carrying out a 12 week public consultation and
making an appropriate case to the Secretary of State,
designate a limited number of Water Protection Zones.
Regulatory tool to control diffuse pollution in high risk areas
where other mechanisms are not working or are unlikely to
work Initially around 8 candidate locations across England.
Potential for designation from 2010 with possibility of further
WPZs by 2012 (SE0114)
Date
2012
Conduct modelling on Weatherlees STW to assess
bacteriological impact on Shellfish Waters (SE0096)
2012
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December 2009
South East RBD
Environment
Agency
Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
136
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the Environment
South East RBD
Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies) will be aligned to
the requirements of hydromorphology to achieve Water
Framework Directive objectives (especially ecological potential).
This will be two fold: i) Mitigation measures required to reach good
ecological potential will be identified in and delivered through such
plans, and ii) the prioritisation of environmental improvements will
be influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Physical
modification
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
South East RBD
2010
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Water Framework Directive mitigation measures manual for South East RBD
flood and coastal erosion risk management and land
drainage activities. This manual will set out best practice
options for measures to mitigate against the impacts of such
activities upon ecology. This will be used to ensure that new
and existing schemes and management activities will take
into consideration Water Framework Directive requirements
and will results in minimal ecological damage. (SE0146)
2010
Environment
Agency
What will happen
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
137
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Sediment management strategies (develop and revise)
which could include a) substrate reinstatement, b) sediment
traps, c) allow natural recovery minimising maintenance, d)
riffle construction, e) reduce all bar necessary management
in flood risk areas (SE0139)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf and
Coast; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; River Itchen;
Sussex East
Date
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure R. Eastern Yar; River Itchen
Appropriate channel maintenance strategies and techniques
e.g. remove woody debris only upstream of, or within, areas
of urban flood risk; minimise disturbance to channel bed and
margins (SE0119)
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Structures or other mechanisms in place and managed to
enable fish to access waters upstream and downstream of
the impounding works. (SE0141)
North Chislet Marsh; River Itchen; Stour (Kent);
Sussex East; Walland Marsh, Iden To Appledore
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Preserve (e.g. fencing) and where possible enhance
ecological value of marginal aquatic habitat, banks and
riparian zone (SE0132)
Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf and
2011
Coast; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; R. Eastern Yar;
River Itchen; Sussex East
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Appropriate techniques to align and attenuate flow to limit
detrimental effects of these features (drainage) (SE0121)
River Itchen; Sussex East; Walland Marsh, Iden to
Appledore
Environment
Agency
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2011
138
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Iford Marshes; Pevensey Haven between Rickney and 2011
Preserve and where possible enhance ecological value of Pevensey; R. Eastern Yar; River Itchen
marginal aquatic habitat, banks and riparian zone (SE0133)
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Removal of hard bank reinforcement / revetment, or
replacement with soft engineering solution (SE0135)
River Itchen; Marsham And Pannel Sewers; Stour
(Kent); North Chislet Marsh; Sussex East; Combe
Haven Between Powdermill Str Conf And Coast
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Appropriate water level management strategies, including
timing and volume of water moved (SE0124)
Arun (Lower); Iford Marshes; Pevensey Haven
between Rickney and Pevensey; R. Eastern Yar;
River Itchen
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure - Flow
manipulation (e.g. construct structures to normalise flow;
realign frontage) (SE0127)
Arun (Lower); Iford Marshes; Pevensey Haven
between Rickney and Pevensey; River Itchen
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Arun (Lower); Iford Marshes; North Chislet Marsh;
2011
Operational and structural changes to locks, sluices, weirs, Pevensey Haven between Rickney and Pevensey; R.
beach control, etc (SE0131)
Eastern Yar; River Itchen; STOUR (KENT); Sussex
East; Walland Marsh, Iden to Appledore
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure - Retain Arun (Lower); Combe Haven between Powdermill Str 2011
marginal aquatic and riparian habitats (channel alteration) conf and Coast; Iford Marshes; Marsham and Pannel
(SE0138)
Sewers; Pevensey Haven between Rickney and
Pevensey; R. Eastern Yar; River Itchen; Sussex East
Environment
Agency
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139
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Preserve and, where possible, restore historic aquatic
habitats (SE0134)
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure - Indirect Walland Marsh, Iden to Appledore
/ offsite mitigation (offsetting measures) (SE0129)
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure - Flood
bunds (earth banks) (in place of floodwalls) (SE0126)
River Itchen
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Increase in-channel morphological diversity (SE0128)
River Itchen; Sussex East
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Alteration of channel bed (within culvert) (SE0118)
River Itchen; Sussex East
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Appropriate techniques (invasive species) (SE0120)
Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf and
Coast; Hook Lake; Iford Marshes; Marsham and
Pannel Sewers; Pevensey Haven between Rickney
and Pevensey; R. Eastern Yar; River Itchen; Sussex
East
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Appropriate vegetation control technique (SE0123)
Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf and
Coast; Hook Lake; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; R.
Eastern Yar; River Itchen; Sussex East
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Appropriate timing (vegetation control) (SE0122)
Arun (Lower); Hook Lake; Marsham and Pannel
Sewers; R. Eastern Yar; River Itchen; Sussex East
2011
Environment
Agency
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf and
2011
Coast; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; R. Eastern Yar;
River Itchen; Sussex East
Environment
Agency
140
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Managed realignment of flood defence (SE0130)
Where it will happen
Marsham and Pannel Sewers
Date
2011
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Selective vegetation control regime (SE0140)
Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf and
Coast; Hook Lake; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; R.
Eastern Yar; River Itchen; Sussex East
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure - Bank
rehabilitation / reprofiling (SE0125)
ADUR; Arun; Hook Lake; River Itchen; Sussex East,
'Walland Marsh, Iden to Appledore
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure - Reopening existing culverts (SE0137)
River Itchen; Sussex East
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Flood/Coastal Erosion Risk Management Measure Remove obsolete structure (SE0136)
River Itchen; Sussex East; Walland Marsh, Iden to
Appledore
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Actions to reduce the physical impacts of urban
development activities in artificial or heavily modified water
bodies (as specified in annex B) (SE0147)
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Environment
Agency
141
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Support the process of Marine Conservation Zone
South East RBD
designation within inshore areas in the Eastern English
channel. Outcome: A coherent network of Marine Protected
Areas within the Eastern Channel. (SE0039)
Date
2012
Provide advice to small and medium sized businesses on
obligations in relation to priority substances, priority
hazardous substances and specific pollutants through
NetRegs website (SE0152)
2012
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Natural
England; Sea
Fisheries
Committee;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Balanced
Seas; Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities
Environment
Agency
142
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Review existing controls for disposal of dredgings inside
and outside harbour limits as appropriate (SE0190)
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Review existing controls for dredging inside and outside
harbour limits as appropriate (SE0191)
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Saline intrusion
Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies –
Implement abstraction licensing controls to minimise and
manage risks from saline intrusion (SE0176)
South East RBD
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Marine and
Fisheries
Agency; Defra
Marine and
Fisheries
Agency; Defra
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
143
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Ammonia; Faecal Review of consent limits following AMP4 work findings at
indicator
Lydd. Investigation of increased flow due to population
organisms;
growth area, under PR09 (SE0157)
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
Kent Romney Marsh
Date
2012
Dredging and
trawling
(commercial
fishing and
shellfish)
South East RBD
2010
Investigation into the impact of commercial shell and fin
fisheries to improve the risk assessment of the impact of
these activities on ecology and to identify appropriate
measures. The work will be driven by case studies, the
outcomes of which can be applied nationally. (SE0041)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
144
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Review of storm overflow discharge following AMP4 work
findings - ongoing investigation at Ottinge Waste Water
Pumping Station (SE0158)
Faecal indicator Consent review following AMP4 investigation of sewage
organisms;
discharge to ground at Offham, Sussex (SE0043)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
East Kent Chalk - Stour
Date
2012
Brighton Chalk Block
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
145
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Nitrate;
Consent review following AMP4 investigation of sewage
Hazardous
discharge to ground at East Dean Waste Water Pumping
substances and Station (SE0175)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Investigations into the ecological outcomes of measures
South East RBD
required to mitigate against the effects of flood and coastal
risk management activities, improving the understanding of
the cost/benefit and technical feasibility of such measures
and developing understanding of the underlying processes,
ecological responses and applicability. Case studies will be
used and the outcomes will have a national application.
(SE0142)
2010
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures
techniques, to establish their effectiveness and improve
understanding of hydromorphological and ecological
interactions. The outcomes from this work will be applied
nationally. (SE0143)
2011
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation of the effectiveness of river
Arun & Western Streams Catchment
restoration work undertaken at Shopham Loop, on the long
term sustainability of the catchment. (SE0144)
2010
Environment
Agency
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
146
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Physical
Investigate then implement actions in the sea trout and
modification;
salmon action plans, in order to contribute to good status
Abstraction and waters (SE0038)
other artificial
flow pressures;
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Pressures on
groundwater
balance
Investigation to determine cost effective action to manage Brighton Chalk Block
abstraction to support good groundwater quantitative status
(SE0148)
Pressures on
groundwater
dependent
ecosystems;
Pressures on
groundwater
balance;
Abstraction
Investigation to improve confidence in groundwater
quantitative status result (SE0149)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
(Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
2012
Environment
Agency
Brighton Chalk Block; Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown 2012
Chalk; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Lower
Greensand; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; Littlehampton Anticline East;
Littlehampton Anticline West; Lower Greensand Arun
& Western Streams; Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk
Block
Environment
Agency
147
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Saline intrusion;
Pressures on
groundwater
dependent
ecosystems
What will happen
Investigation to verify risk of deterioration in groundwater
quantitative status (SE0177)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham
2012
Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group; ChichesterWorthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants Chalk; East
Kent Tertiaries; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW
Lower Greensand; IOW Solent Group; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; River Test Chalk; South Hants Lambeth
Group
Environment
Agency
Tributyltin (TBT)
compounds
Investigate the reason for failure: to assess the contribution Adur; Aldingbourne Rife; Cuckmere From Alfriston To 2012
from dredging or disposal activities on EQS compliance as Arlington; Great Stour Between A2 And West
appropriate (SE0188)
Stourmouth; Great Stour Between Ashford And Wye;
Great Stour Between Wye And A2; Kent South ;
Lower Rother From Robertsbridge To Iden; R. Arun
(U/S Pallingham); R. Rother (West Sussex); River
Blackwater; Solent; Southampton Water; Test (Lower)
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Investigation to determine cost effective action to manage
abstraction to support good ecological potential: Hamble,
river Ems, river Lavant and river Wallington (SE0004)
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Chalk; Hamble; R. Ems; R. Lavant (Sussex); R.
Wallington
2012
Portsmouth
Water
(Environment
Agency)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Investigation to determine cost effective action to manage
abstraction to support good ecological potential: Lewes
Winterbourne (SE0005)
Brighton Chalk Block; Winterbourne Steam at Lewes
2012
Southern
Water
(Environment
Agency)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Programme of investigation into the ecological impacts of
managed flows in heavily modified water bodies, for water
supply use (SE0007)
South East RBD
2012
Water
companies,
Environment
Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Investigations at sites identified under the Restoring
Sustainable Abstraction Programme (where funded)
(SE0006)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Review and improve Environmental Flow Indicators
(SE0008)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Improve flow estimates for surface water bodies (SE0003)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Actions to reduce the physical impacts of public water
South East RBD
supply in artificial or heavily modified water bodies e.g.
enabeling fish to access waters up stream and down stream
of reservoirs (as specified in annex B) (SE0344)
Environment
Agency
Implemented Water
companies
(Environment
Agency)
Local Actions
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
149
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure that local spatial plans include policies to secure
South East RBD
developer contributions for retrofitting water efficiency
measures in existing housing stock, in water stressed areas.
Outcome: From 2011 adopted local spatial plans, such as
Area Action Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents,
include policies to seek Section 106 monies (and
Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for the retrofitting of existing housing stock in
water stressed areas. This will reduce the pressure of
increased abstraction on the environment. (SE0220)
Date
2011
Ensure that local spatial planning policies for new
South East RBD
development set out strong requirements for water
efficiency measures. Outcome: Adopted Development Plan
Documents include policies on (i) water efficiency measures
for new development that seek to achieve Code for
Sustainable Homes Level 3 and 4 (105 litres a day per
capita consumption) as a minimum, and (ii) water efficiency
measures for business and commercial developments (such
as rainwater harvesting and recycling). (SE0219)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
150
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Where it will happen
Develop and provide approved sustainable water
South East RBD
management planning guidance to ensure that the impacts
of development on the water environment are fully
understood. Outcome: Produce planning guidance in
partnership with Royal Town Planning Institute on the
obligations of the Water Framework Directive and Spatial
Planning. Deliver a series of updated seminars in
association with key partners for planners. (SE0206)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
(Department
for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Natural
England;
South East
England
Partnership
Board)
151
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Develop and provide approved planning guidance to ensure South East RBD
that the impacts of development on the water environment
are fully understood. Outcome: Produce planning guidance
in partnership with Royal Town Planning Institute on the
obligations of the Water Framework Directive and Spatial
Planning. Deliver a series of updated seminars in
association with key partners for planners. (SE0205)
Date
2012
Proactively review all actual abstractions against licensed
South East RBD
quantity and, where appropriate, modify the licences for a
more sustainable abstraction rate. Work to be prioritised
across the river basin district by Catchment Abstraction
Management Strategies water availability status. Outcome:
Reduce the risk of deterioration in status of water bodies
due to water availability (SE0265)
Implemented Environment
Agency
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Department
for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Natural
England;
South East
England
Partnership
Board)
152
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Seek opportunities, such as supporting retro-fit initiatives, to South East RBD
improve water efficiency in existing homes and buildings.
Outcome: Average per capita consumption is reduced
towards meeting the Regional Economic Strategy target of
135 l/h/d by 2016 and as a result abstraction pressures on
the environment are reduced. (SE0297)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Promote small-scale storage reservoirs to businesses,
where they can be justified in the context of the twin track
approach of resource development and demand
management, and are proven to be resilient to a range of
hydrological events. Outcome: Abstraction pressures are
reduced during low flow periods (SE0271)
Implemented Environment
Agency (South
East England
Development
Agency;
National
Farmers'
Union)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Take appropriate action to progress the implementation of South East RBD
schemes in the Restoring Sustainable Abstraction
programme. Outcome: A clear understanding of when and
how schemes will be implemented, to contribute towards
good status/ ecological potential through sustainable
abstraction regimes. (SE0300)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Environment
Agency; South
East England
Development
Agency
Implemented Environment
Agency
153
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote water recycling and rainwater harvesting where
South East RBD
cost-effective, appropriate and used together with other
demand management measures. Outcome: Reduced water
use so there is enough water for people, their businesses
and the environment in the future. (SE0277)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Encourage all rural businesses to adopt water efficiency
measures, such as rainwater harvesting and recycling and
use of storage reservoirs to support summer irrigation.
Outcome: There is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment. (SE0213)
Isle of Wight Catchment; Rother Catchment; Stour
Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Work with the water companies in the South East to
encourage sharing of existing and future resources
including consideration of transfers and interconnectivity of
supply systems. Outcome: Abstraction pressures on the
environment are reduced. (SE0308)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Develop and implement a demand management campaign
including targeting specific non-household sectors (e.g.
review Fawley water use, 'Ensuring water for all' project).
Outcome: Abstraction pressures on the environment are
reduced (SE0204)
South East RBD
2010
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Central
Government;
Water
companies;
South East
England
Development
Agency)
Environment
Agency;
Central
Government
(Abstractors;
Business and
Industry)
Environment
Agency
154
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Encourage more water companies to achieve universal
water metering more rapidly and to implement variable
tariffs. Outcome: Reduction in per capita consumption will
contribute towards a more sustainable abstraction regime.
(SE0214)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Coordinated education and awareness on water efficiency
and re-use to promote value of water. Outcome: Reduced
water use so there is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment in the future. (SE0203)
South East RBD
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Water efficiency requirements in Environmental Permitting
Regulation (EPR) permits. Outcome: Reduced water use
so there is enough water for people, their businesses and
the environment in the future. (SE0304)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Run education projects to raise awareness of the
importance of water conservation on the Isle of Wight and
encourage water saving. Outcome: Abstraction pressures
on the water environment are reduced. (SE0295)
Isle of Wight Catchment
Implemented Isle of Wight
Footprint Trust
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Quantify the impacts of abstraction that are currently
exempt from licensing (e.g. abstractions under 20 cubic
metres). Outcome: Reduce the risk of deterioration in
status of water bodies due to water availability (SE0280)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Quantify environmental flow requirements for ditches.
Outcome: Delivery of Rother Catchment Abstraction
Strategy actions to address the over-abstracted status of
Walland Marsh (SE0279)
Rother
2010
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
155
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure the requirement for Water Cycle Studies are set out South East RBD
in spatial planning documents and policies where
appropriate, particularly in growth and/or high risk areas.
Recommendations from such studies should be included in
spatial planning policies. Outcome: Requirements for Water
Cycle Studies are set out in spatial planning documents and
policies by 2010, and undertaken for all Growth Areas within
this plan area by 2012. Recommendations are included
within Local Development Documents by 2012. (SE0222)
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Ensure that Green Infrastructure Strategies maximise
South East RBD
potential benefits for water resources, water quality,
drainage and flood risk management. Outcome: From 2010
all adopted Local Development Documents include Green
Infrastructure Strategies, including sustainable water
management. (SE0217)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Ammonia;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Assess the impact of historic coal mining on chalk
groundwater, streams and marshes in East Kent, and
identify future work required. Outcome: Action plan to
improve groundwater and surface water body quality.
(SE0195)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Water bodies in East Kent including East Kent Chalk 2012
Stour groundwater body and associated surface water
bodies
Environment
Agency
156
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Ammonia;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Education and awareness of impact that discharges to
Kent Romney Marsh
ground have on the water quality of the beach / coastal
waters, with view to convincing residents of need to connect
to mains sewer system. Outcome: Improved quality of
groundwater and coastal water. (SE0211)
Date
2012
Voluntary and enforced groundwater remediation schemes
under Part 2a of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, at
a variety of sites both ongoing and proposed. Outcome:
Improvements to water quality contributing to good status.
(SE0303)
2012
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
157
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
What will happen
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority
sites through partnership working. Agree sites and action
with the South East England Non-Native Invasive Species
Action Group. Outcome: Spread of problem invasive
species stopped and reversed, protecting important
nationally and internationally designated habitats under
threat from this pressure (SE0201)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
Develop joint working between the Sea Fisheries
South East RBD
Committees, Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities
and the Environment Agency on the collection of inshore
data. Outcome: Improved understanding of pressures in the
marine environment to enable better targeting and
development of actions. (SE0207)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
158
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures;
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Produce code of conduct for commercial fisheries and sea Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
anglers to protect marine sites of nature conservation
bodies
importance. Outcome: Marine sites of nature conservation
importance are protected from damage by fishing activities.
(SE0267)
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Pollution prevention advice, campaign and enforcement at Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk
the following sites: Haine Road industrial estate, Lord of the
Manor SPZ I and II, Manston airport and associated
infrastructure, petrol stations, Pysons Road industrial estate,
Rumfields SPZ I and II, Jentex Oil, and the Westwood area.
Outcome: Less polluted groundwater. (SE0262)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
2012
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Environment
Agency
159
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Hazardous
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns in high risk
substances and areas. Outcome; Improved groundwater and surface water
non-hazardous
quality. (SE0259)
pollutants;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Brighton Chalk Block;
2012
Central Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-WorthingPortsdown Chalk; East Hants Chalk; East Hants
Lambeth Group; East Kent Chalk - Stour; East Kent
Tertiaries; Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey
Levels; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Southern
Downs Chalk; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald
Eastern - Rother; Littlehampton Anticline East; Lower
Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand Arun &
Western Streams; Lower Greensand Cuckmere &
Pevensey Levels; River Itchen Chalk; River Test
Chalk; Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block; South
Hants Lambeth Group
Produce a scoping report for British Gypsum, Battle on all
Kent Weald Eastern - Rother
potential impacts of present day mining activity, waste
disposal and discharges on groundwater and associated
surface water systems and implications of improvements to
groundwater body classification on surface water body
classification. Outcome: Action plan to improve
groundwater and surface water body quality. (SE0266)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Local initiative to agree voluntary pollution prevention and
South East RBD
remediation of existing land contamination for at risk sites.
Outcome: Bringing land back into beneficial use and remove
potential sources of groundwater contamination. (SE0250)
Date
2012
Agree voluntary pollution prevention and remediation of
existing land contamination contributing to chlorinated
solvents in River Wallington. Outcome: Improved water
quality. (SE0193)
2012
Environment
Agency
Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Arun & Western Streams 2012
Hastings Beds; Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants
Bracklesham Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group;
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Lambeth Group; East Kent Chalk - Stour; Hastings
Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW Southern
Downs Chalk; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald
Eastern - Rother; Lower Greensand Arun & Western
Streams; Lower Greensand Cuckmere & Pevensey
Levels; River Itchen Chalk; River Test Chalk; Seaford
and Eastbourne Chalk Block; South East Hants
Bracklesham Group
Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns targeting oil
substances and care advice in high risk areas. Outcome: Better protection
non-hazardous
of groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0260)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Central Hants Lambeth Group; East Hants Lambeth
Group; South Hants Lambeth Group
Land
managers and
owners
161
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Microbiology;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nutrients; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
What will happen
Pollution prevention visits and campaigns targeted in high
risk areas to address small and medium enterprises and
industrial sites. Outcome; Improved groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0263)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Arun & Western Streams Hastings Beds; Brighton
2012
Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham Group;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-WorthingPortsdown Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group;
Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW
Southern Downs Chalk; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother;
Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand
Arun & Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk; South East Hants Bracklesham Group
Implement surface water management plans, ensuring
South East RBD
water quality is considered on a catchment basis. Outcome:
Increase resilience to surface water flooding, with fewer
homes and critical infrastructures flooded. Works also
improve control of diffuse pollution, provide opportunities for
better wildlife habitat, and contribute to no deterioration of
the water environment. (SE0234)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Water
companies)
162
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Nitrate;
Ammonia;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Review of groundwater and surface water quality monitoring East Kent Chalk - Stour
in East Kent Coalfields to determine state of network and
spread of plume from former coal mine process water to
assess potential ongoing impact on surface water bodies
and groundwater dependant terrestrial ecosystems.
Outcome: Action plan to improve groundwater and surface
water body quality. (SE0292)
Date
2012
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns - Promote
South East RBD
awareness of risk to groundwater through swallow holes by
educating landowners and generating concept of
'ownership'. Production of an appropriate GIS layer.
Outcome; Improved groundwater quality. (SE0258)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
163
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nitrate; Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Phosphate
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Pollution prevention advice and campaign at Waterworks
Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block
Lane to protect groundwater body resource and Waterworks
Lane PWS, Eastbourne. Outcome: Better protection of
groundwater quality. (SE0256)
Date
2012
Work with local authorities to establish a cost effective way
of recycling green domestic waste on agricultural land to
increase soil organic content. Outcome: Improved water
quality through reducing agricultural run-off by improving
soil structure using green waste (SE0305)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(National
Farmers'
Union)
164
Environment Agency
Pressures
Nutrients
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Downs and Harbours Clean Waters Partnership to design
East Hampshire Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Implemented
and implement a strategy to tackle diffuse pollution in the
Catchment
Solent and groundwater in the South Downs. Outcome:
Meet targets for key Sites of Special Scientific Interest, help
address wider water quality issues and reverse nitrate
trends in potable groundwater sources (SE0209)
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Portsmouth
Water)
Nutrients
Identify high risk locations for promoting good land
South East RBD
management practice where there are a high number of
horse related waste and pollution incidents. Outcome: No
deterioration and improved water quality resulting from
better management of organic waste from horses (SE0231)
2012
Environment
Agency
Nutrients
Local campaign to decrease input of nitrates to groundwater South East RBD
bodies and assess likely contributors to high nitrates.
Outcome: Take appropriate action, on a prioritised basis, to
contribute to improved groundwater quality (SE0248)
2012
Environment
Agency
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
165
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
166
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote sustainable water management best practice
South East RBD
through pre-application discussions with developers (as set
out in the Environment Agency's publication 'A guide for
developers') and establish good practice for site clearance
prior to development. Outcome: Builders and developers
design buildings that incorporate sustainable water
management measures. (SE0272)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Business and
Industry)
Implementation of the Ashford Water Cycle Strategy (2006 - East Stour
2031) to ensure growth in Ashford does not compromise
environmental capacity and quality. The first Water Action
Plan (2006 - 2011) will focus on sustainable drainage
systems, water efficiency, water quality of the River Stour
and its tributaries, and water supply and wastewater
infrastructure. Outcome: Improvements in water quality and
supply as a result of growth in Ashford, contributing to
achieving good status. (SE0236)
Implemented Ashford's
Future
(Environment
Agency)
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
What will happen
Where it will happen
A pilot project to incorporate water body information into
East Hampshire Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey
Environmental Stewardship targeting guidance for the South Levels ; Adur & Ouse ; Arun & Western Streams
Downs. Outcome: Reduced diffuse pollution from
agriculture within at risk water bodies, and extend approach
as applicable to other catchments. (SE0192)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
168
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive
Farming type activities and agri-environment schemes to
ensure adoption of best farming practices. Outcome:
Reduce diffuse pollution sources from agriculture within
water bodies identified as being impacted or at risk.
(SE0306)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Groundwater bodies: Lower Greensand Adur and
2012
Ouse; Iow Central Downs Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; South Hants Lambeth
Group ; South West Hants Barton Group; Adur and
Ouse Hastings Beds; Littlehampton Anticline East;
Lower Greensand Arun and Western Streams; Iow
Southern Downs Chalk; East Hants Chalk; Brighton
Chalk Block; East Kent Chalk - Stour; Seaford And
Eastbourne Chalk Block; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk;
East Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester and Worthing
Chalk; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Hastings Beds
Cuckmere And Pevensey Levels; East Kent Tertiaries;
River Itchen Chalk; Lower Greensand Cuckmere and
Pevensey Levels; River Test Chalk; Kent Greensand
Eastern
Surface water bodies: Arun & Western Streams;
Broad Rife, Lidsey Rife, R. Ems, Harting Stream,
Stanbridge Stream
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Pevensey Haven
between Rickney and Pevensey
East Hampshire; Brownwich Stream, Horton Heath
Stream, Potwell Trib, Steeple Court Stream
Isle of Wight; Atherfield Stream, R. Eastern Yar, R.
Medina, Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook,
Monktonmead Brook, Palmers Brook, Gurnard Luck,
Lukely Brook
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
169
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Continued from above -- see additional waterbodies.
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive
Farming type activities and agri-environment schemes to
ensure adoption of best farming practices. Outcome:
Reduce diffuse pollution sources from agriculture within
water bodies identified as being impacted or at risk.
(SE0306)
Ensure that planning policies and spatial planning
documents take into account the objectives of the South
East River Basin Management Plan. Outcome: The
proposed Single Regional Strategy (and any reviews of
policies within the South East Plan) and emerging drafts
fully integrate the requirements of this plan. From 2010 all
adopted Local Development Documents include policies
relating to sustainable water management. From 2010 all
emerging Sustainable Community Strategies include
reference to the achievement of sustainable water
management within their strategic vision. (SE0221)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Rother; Brede between Battle and Winchelsea,
2012
Tillingham, Lower Rother from Robertsbridge to Iden,
Walland Marsh Iden to Appledore, Cradlebridge
Petty Sewer,Tributary of Newmill Channel upstream of
Rolvenden, Romney Marsh between Appledore and
West Hythe,Socknersh Stream,Tillingham
Stour; Wingham River, Little Stour, East Stour, North
Chislet Marsh
Test & Itchen; Cadnam River, Whiteparish Trib,
Sherfield English Stream, Fairbourne Stream to
Fishlake Meadows,Tadburn Lake, River Blackwater,R.
Blackwater,Test (Lower),River Itchen, River Test,R.
Test (Middle),River Test,R. Anton, Bow Lake
South East RBD
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(South East
England
Partnership
Board)
170
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Educate and raise awareness of the impact that small
discharges to ground and surface water have on water
quality of the receiving waters. Provide advice on
maintenance of small treatment plants or advise residents of
the need to connect to the mains sewer system. Outcome:
All small discharges comply with the Water Framework
Directive and other EC Directives. (SE0210)
Where it will happen
Date
Arun (Lower); Atherfield Stream; Bow Lake; Eden at 2010
Bough Beech; Glottenham Stream upstream of
Robertsbridge; Hilden Brook; Langdown Stream;
Lesser Teise; Loxwood Stream; Marchwood Park
Stream Trb; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; Mid
Medway from Eden Confluence to Yalding;
Pippingford Brook; R. Adur East; R. Adur West; R.
Alre; R. Ems; R. Medina; R. Stor; River Adur East
(Goddards Green); River Itchen; River Itchen
(Cheriton Stream); Sarre Penn, S. Chislet and
Monkton Minster Marshes; Sholing Common Streams;
Tributary of Beult at Sutton Valance; Tributary of Eden
Brook ; Upper Rother, Coggins Mill to Five Ashes;
Westwood Stream
Run campaign to educate boat users regarding disposal of
toilet waste, oil, solvent, paint and cleaning products in
waters at risk from diffuse pollution. Outcome: This will
supplement other actions and help ensure no deterioration
in relevant water bodies (SE0294)
Transitional: Lymington, Beaulieu River, Southampton 2012
Water Medina, Wotton Creek, Bembridge Harbour,
Lagoon, Wallington, Chichester Harbour East, Rother,
Sour (Kent), Eastern Yar
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
British Marine
Federation;
Ports and
Harbours
Authorities;
Royal Yachting
Association;
Environmental
NGOs)
171
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
What will happen
Promote the 'Angler's Monitoring Initiative' to assess the
status of river health. Outcome: Improve understanding of
invertebrate populations, to help identify and understand
environmental pressures (SE0273)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Pollution prevention advice and local campaigns to provide South East RBD
targeted advice and enforcement in high risk areas on all
rural diffuse pollution issues: farm and land management,
domestic oil storage, septic tanks. Outcome: Diffuse
pollution reduced through the adoption of best practices
(SE0261)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
Salmon and
Trout
Association;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests
(Natural
History
Museum;
Environment
Agency)
Implemented Environment
Agency;
Natural
England (Local
Authorities;
Local industry
associations)
172
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Carry out a desk study into the origins, causes of and
solutions to pollution where we need to improve certainty.
Outcome: Improve our understanding of problems, in order
to take effective action to address them. (SE0196)
Where it will happen
Date
Transitional: Eastern yar
Implemented Environment
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Glynleigh Sewer at
Agency
Hailsham, Cuckmere from Alfriston to Arlington
East Hampshire; R. Hamble
New Forest; Cadland Stream, Bartley Water, R.
Beaulieu
Rother; Cradlebridge Petty Sewer, Hexden Channel,
Cradlebridge Petty Sewer, Walland Marsh Iden to
Appledore, Jury's Gut Sewer at Lydd Ranges, Newmill
Channel downstream of A28, Walland Marsh Iden to
Appledore
Physical
modification
Reinstatement of gravel bed substrate where appropriate
within 11 waterbodies in the Adur and Ouse catchment.
Outcome: Improved hydromorphology. Better habitat for
spawning and juvenile sea trout. (ART_25)
Adur & Ouse: Bevern Stream, Northend Stream at
2012
Cooksbridge, Longford Stream, Shortbridge Stream,
Ridgewood Stream, Little Horsted Stream, Woodsmill
Stream, Chess Stream, Herrings Stream, Black
Sewer, Adur (Lancing brook).
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Physical
modification
Address obstructions to fish passage where appropriate
within 5 waterbodies in the Adur and Ouse catchment.
Outcome: Improved freedom of upstream and downstream
movement of eels, sea trout and other fish. (ART_26)
Adur & Ouse: Northend Stream, Shortbridge Stream,
Herrings Stream, Black Sewer, Woodsmill Stream.
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2012
173
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Habitat enhancement of Andrew's Steam (River Ouse
River Ouse between Isfield and Coast
between Isfield and Coast). Outcome: Improved
hydromorphology. Better habitat for fish and other wildlife
along original course of the Sussex Ouse at Barcombe Mills
(ART_39)
Date
2012
Ensure that local spatial planing documents include policies South East RBD
to secure habitat creation in floodplains through developer
contributions, taking into consideration the Biodiversity
Opportunity Areas. Outcome: From 2011 Development Plan
Documents include polices to seek Section 106 monies
(and Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for floodplain habitat creation. To help address
diffuse pollution, and contribute to flood storage measures.
(SE0218)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
River Adur
Conservation
Society &
Sussex Ouse
Conservation
Society
(Environment
Agency)
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
174
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Implement the 'Regional fish passage programme'.
Outcome: All physical obstructions identified and prioritised.
25 obstructions addressed in the first plan, including
Chartham Mill R.Stour, Efford Mill Avon Water, Tichfield Mill
Meon, Durngate Itchen, Funtley Meon, Woodmill Itchen,
Bishopstoke Mill Itchen, Woodsmill Stream Adur, Wineham
Bridge Adur (SE0235)
Where it will happen
Adur & Ouse; Woodsmill Stream, River Adur East
(Sakeham)
East Hampshire; R. Meon
New Forest; Avon Water
Stour; North and South Streams at Eastry
Test & Itchen; River Itchen
Date
2012
Increase the amount of floodplain woodland by better
targeting of the England Woodland Grant Scheme and
through partnership projects. Outcome: More woodland in
the right locations helps address diffuse pollution, water
temperatures in fish spawning grounds, and contributes to
flood storage (SE0238)
South East RBD
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency (Ouse
and Adur
Rivers Trusts;
South Downs
Joint
Committee;
Angling Trusts;
Land
managers and
owners;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
Forestry
Commission
(Natural
England;
Environment
Agency)
175
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Restore degraded wetlands in the New Forest to improve
the condition of nationally and internationally designated
wildlife features, with reference to the New Forest Wetland
Management Plan 2006-16. Outcome: No further
deterioration in water body status, followed by status
improvement (SE0291)
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment
Date
2012
Promote and encourage sediment, vegetation and channel
maintenance that enhances wildlife habitat and enables
land drainage. Outcome: Protect, enhance, restore and
retain marginal and in channel habitats. Improve fish
movement and connection to floodplain. (SE0268)
South East RBD
2012
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
New Forest
National Park
Authority
(Forestry
Commission;
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England)
Environment
Agency (Stour
Internal
Drainage
Board;
Romney
Marshes
Internal
Drainage
Board; Natural
England;
National
Farmers'
Union)
176
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Establish a 'Regional Better Rivers Programme’ to improve
habitat and ecology in a first round of waters. Outcome:
Improve ecological status or potential in 35 water bodies
totalling 389 km in length (SE0223)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Test & Itchen; Monks Brook,Arle - Upstream of Drove 2012
Lane, River Blackwater, R. Test (Middle), R. Test
(Middle), R. Test (Upper), River Itchen, R. Alre, R.
Alre, R. Test, Tanner's Brook, Fairbourne Stream to
Fishlake Meadows, Test (Lower), Test (Lower), Test
(Upper), River Test, Candover Brook
Adur & Ouse; Adur (Knepp)
Stour; Upper Dour at Temple Ewell,North and South
Streams in the Lydden Valley, Upper Great Stour,
Dour from Kearsney to Dover
New Forest; Bartley Water
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Developers;
Forestry
Commission;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
177
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes
improve habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of
53 candidates totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and
lessons from the first round. (SE0233)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse: Adur (Lancing brook), Adur (Lottbridge), 2015
River Adur East (Sakeham), Blakes Gill, R. Adur
West, Ouse, Glynde Reach, Ouse from Ardingly
Resevoir to Lindfield, Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly
Resevoir, Cockhaise Brook, Tributary of River Uck
north of Uckfield, Ouse from Cockhaise Brook
confluence to Spithurst, Longford Stream, Scrase
Bridge Stream conf to Cockhaise Bk, River Uck at
Uckfield, River Ouse between Isfield and Coast
Arun & Western Streams; R. Ems, Western Rother
(Upstream Petersfield), Bignor Mill Stream, R. Kird,
Minsted Stream, Western Rother, Hammer Stream
(W. Sussex), Harting Stream, Haslingbourne Stream,
R. Arun Source
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Nunningham Stream,
Cuckmere from Alfriston to Arlington, Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Cuckmere between Arlington and Lower Horsebridge
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
178
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Continued from above -- see additional waterbodies.
Where it will happen
East Hampshire; River Alver, Brownwich Stream,
Horton Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, Hook Lake,
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers Hermitage Stream, R. Lavant (Hants), Botleigh
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes
Grange/ Hedge End Streams
improve habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of Isle of Wight; R. Eastern Yar, R. Medina, Atherfield
53 candidates totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and Stream, Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Lukely Brook,
lessons from the first round. (SE0233)
Chilton Chine, Walpan Chine, Brook Chine,
Brighstone Streams
New Forest; Langdown Stream, Beaulieu Abbey
Stream, Cadland Stream
Rother; Pent Stream
Stour; Little Stour
Test & Itchen; Pillhill Brook (Source), Westwood
Stream, Bow Lake, R. Dever, Sholing Common
Streams, R. Dun, Wallop Brook
Date
2015
Reduce the physical impacts of flood risk management
activities in artificial or heavily modified water bodies.
Outcome: Improved habitat leading to improved ecology.
(SE0282)
Implemented Environment
Agency
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
179
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Direct biological
pressures;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Provide local guidance and information to ensure marine
licensing and consents take into account diffuse pollution
pressures and physical measures and therefore contribute
to the delivery of objectives. Outcome: Identify hot spots
under pressure from chemical and physico-chemical
pollutants. Inform and target harbour and port dredging
strategies to reduce the risk from diffuse and point sources.
(SE0278)
Where it will happen
Date
Coastal: Chichester Harbour, Langstone Harbour,
2011
Portsmouth Harbour, Solent, , Whitstable Bay
Transitional: Adur, Chichester Harbour East, Eeastern
Yar , Lymington, Medina , Ouse, Southampton Water,
Stour (Kent), Wallington, Rother
Promote the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
Include SuDS in new urban and rural developments where
appropriate, and retrofit in priority areas where possible
including highways. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced
through the improved design and management of surface
water drainage (SE0276)
South East RBD
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2012
Marine and
Fisheries
Agency
(Environment
Agency;
Centre for
Environment,
Fisheries &
Aquaculture
Science)
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
180
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote the relationship between healthy marine
South East RBD
ecosystems and productive sustainable fish stocks and
complete the UK Inshore Fisheries Sustainability Project.
Outcome: All significant fisheries examined in accordance
with Marine Stewardship Council assessment principles.
Local management plan developed that would result in
fisheries working toward a status of MSC certified if desired.
(SE0274)
Date
2012
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice
advice on pesticide use by land managers within the
agricultural and amenity sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks,
highways, railways). Outcome: Diffuse pesticide pollution
reduced through the adoption of best practices. (SE0216)
Implemented Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Sussex Sea
Fisheries
Committee
(Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities)
181
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Research into locations of non-agricultural pesticide
South East RBD
problem areas and their solutions, including pesticide use
on highways. Outcome: Codes of practice and
Memorandum of Understanding with Highways Agency and
Local Government to limit pollution (SE0290)
Date
2012
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Local partnership initiatives to raise awareness and address South East RBD
the risk to groundwater by specific activities in urban areas.
Outcome: Effective and appropriate pollution prevention
measures are implemented. (SE0252)
2011
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Pollution prevention visits to address environmental risks at South East RBD
petrol filling stations in vulnerable urban areas. Outcome:
Reduction in the pollution of groundwater from hydrocarbon
contamination. (SE0264)
2010
Environment
Agency
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
182
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Seek agreement with local authorities regarding the use of South East RBD
diuron and persistent pesticides in Source Protection Zones.
Surveillance monitoring where required following the
withdrawal of diuron from use in the UK. Outcome:
Improved water quality resulting from the use of diuron and
persistent pesticides in priority groundwater bodies including
East Kent Chalk - Stour; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk
(SE0296)
Date
2012
Local campaign to maintain a Memorandum of
Understanding with Dover District Council, and take action
to prevent further impact on the Drellingore public water
supply by diuron or other pesticides. Outcome: No further
pesticide pollution of public water supply. (SE0249)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
East Kent Chalk - Stour
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Highways
Agency)
183
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Targeted advice and regulation to ensure appropriate
South East RBD
management of surface water systems, to reduce
contaminants in discharges including consideration of gully
cleaning, trapping fats, oils and grease. Outcome:
Reduction of chemical and physico chemical pollutants
contributing to the failure to achieve good ecological status.
(SE0301)
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to
improve farm and land management practices, to reduce
diffuse pollution from agriculture and amenity. Outcome:
Land managers apply best practice land management
techniques, to improve water quality impacted upon by
diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
Adur & Ouse; Herrings Stream , Little Horsted Stream 2011
, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield , Ouse from
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst , Pellingford
Brook , R. Adur East , Ridgewood Stream , River Adur
East (Sakeham) , River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast , Tickerage Stream
Arun & Western Streams; Loxwood Stream
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels: Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Wick Street Stream at Upper Dicker
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers'
Union)
184
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Where it will happen
Work with riparian owners to identify and manage areas of South East RBD
bankside erosion from livestock and associated impacts
where appropriate. Outcome: Improved land management
practices to reduce diffuse pollution in rural areas. (SE0307)
Date
2012
Identify hot spots for sediment and other pollutants from
highway run off and prepare management plans to reduce
the risks. Outcome: Reduction of diffuse pollution from
urban sources and management plans in place (SE0232)
2012
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Test & Itchen Catchment
Riparian
owners;
Environment
Agency
(Natural
England;
National
F
'
Highways
Agency;
Highways
Agency
185
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote good practice to avoid pollution from construction Coggins Mill Stream; East Stour; Loose Stream;
sites. Outcome: Reduction in pollution incidents caused by Monks Brook; R. Dever; Socknersh Stream
poor construction site management (SE0270)
Date
2010
Temperature;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Promote good practice and regulate where necessary to
South East RBD
ensure sensitive management of fish and water cress farms.
Outcome: Fish and watercress farms do not contribute to
deterioration in the quality of waters. (SE0269)
Implemented Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Options appraisal for action at Biodiversity Action Plan sites East Kent Chalk - Stour; Great Stour between A2 and 2012
perceived to be adversely affected by abstraction: Great
West Stourmouth; Great Stour between Wye and A2;
Stour, Little Stour, and Wingham River. Outcome: Reduced Little Stour; Wingham River
water use so there is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment in the future. (SE0254)
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency;
Central
Government;
Construction
Industry;
Sustainable
Business
Partnerships)
Environment
Agency, South
East Water;
Southern
Water; Veolia
Water
186
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Review the effectiveness of measures on catchments at risk South East RBD
of flow problems, particularly where climate change could
make problems worse. Outcome: Water Framework
Directive water management measures are effective in the
future. (SE0293)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Local initiative with Highways Agency and local authorities Brighton Chalk Block
to determine amount of road drainage to Source Protection
Zone 1 and seek alternative options. Initial pilot in Brighton
and Hove. Outcome: Better protection of groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0251)
2012
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency;
Highways
Agency (Local
Authorities)
187
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
InterReg 4a colaborative project to investigate the long-term South East RBD
sustainability of discharging treated sewage effluent to
ground, subject to satisfactory project scope. Outcome:
Better understanding of mechanisms affecting the
sustainability of treated effluent discharge to ground, to
contribute to water quality improevements and no
deterioration (SE0240)
Further investigation - monitoring to assess the natural
background quality of the groundwater body to ascertain
whether the concentrations of copper are naturally high or
elevated due to anthropogenic reasons. Outcome:
Understanding of whether there is ongoing input of copper
to groundwater and need to take preventative action.
(SE0226)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2010
East Kent Chalk - Stour; IOW Central Downs Chalk; 2012
IOW Southern Downs Chalk; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk
University of
Brighton
(Environment
Agency; Water
companies)
Environment
Agency
188
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Ammonia;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Ammonia;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Further investigation following pilot study, to assess impacts Brighton Chalk Block
of different nitrate and pesticide loading rates and
applications from chalk farmland on groundwater.
Outcome; Improved knowledge, leading to improvements in
groundwater quality through better risk management.
(SE0228)
Date
2012
Further investigation - Clarify the evidence that saline
East Kent Chalk - Stour
intrusion is not occurring, and obtain available monitoring
data for groundwater quality monitoring network. Work with
the water company to reduce the 'lack of confidence'
attributed to the saline intrusion test due to apparent lack of
available monitoring. Outcome: Clear understanding of the
status of drinking water aquifers. (SE0225)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Brighton and
Hove City
Council;
Southern
Water)
Environment
Agency
189
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Further Investigation - Project to assess flow and quality
data in Ashdown Beds geology. Outcome; Improved
knowledge, informing more effective groundwater
protection. (SE0227)
Where it will happen
Kent Weald Eastern - Rother
Date
2012
Continue the current investigation and assessment of
bentazone contamination at Niton Pumping Water Station.
Outcome: Action plan to improve groundwater and surface
water body quality. (SE0202)
IOW Southern Downs Chalk
Implemented Environment
Agency
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
190
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Ammonia;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Where it will happen
Development of a GIS layer to interpret the full risks and the South East RBD
effects of groundwater flooding on groundwater quality.
Outcome: Develop action plan to reduce pollution risk to
groundwater in areas at risk from groundwater flooding
(SE0208)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Nitrate;
Improved monitoring within groundwater bodies. Outcome; Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Central Hants
2012
Hazardous
Improved groundwater quality. (SE0237)
Bracklesham Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group;
substances and
East Hants Lambeth Group; East Kent Tertiaries;
non-hazardous
Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW
pollutants;
Solent Group; IOW Southern Downs Chalk; Kent
chemicals - all;
Greensand Eastern; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald
Nutrients;
Eastern - Rother; Lower Greensand Cuckmere &
Ammonia; Faecal
Pevensey Levels; South East Hants Bracklesham
indicator
Group; South Hants Lambeth Group
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
191
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Monitor the interaction between groundwater and surface
East Kent Chalk - Stour
water in the River Stour, to assess the contribution of
ammonia / nitrate to the River Stour from the Chalk
groundwater body, with the view to taking appropriate future
action to control the likely source. Outcome: Action plan to
improve groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0253)
Investigations to identify areas at risk of contaminants from
urban and transport activities, and develop targeted
pollution prevention partnerships. Develop Memorandum Of
Understanding. Outcome: Reduction in pollution from non
agricultural pesticides, road drainage, road salt,
hydrocarbons and foul drainage. (SE0246)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2012
Arun & Western Streams Hastings Beds; Brighton
2012
Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham Group;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-WorthingPortsdown Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group;
Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW
Southern Downs Chalk; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother;
Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand
Arun & Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk; South East Hants Bracklesham Group
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency;
Highways
Agency (Local
Authorities)
192
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Where it will happen
Investigate improvements to sewage treatment works, or
South East RBD
appropriate catchment controls, that can be included in the
periodic review 2014, where a sewage treatment works is
identified as causing a failure of status. Outcome: All water
company consented discharges comply with Water
Framework Directive standards and other EC Directives.
(SE0242)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
193
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Carry out investigative riverine and land based field work
into the origins, causes of and solutions to pollution where
we need to improve certainty. Outcome: Improve our
understanding of problems, in order to take effective action
to address them. (SE0200)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse: Woodsmill Stream, River Adur East
Implemented Environment
(Goddards Green),Copyhold Stream, Glynde Reach,
Agency
Northend Stream at Cooksbridge, Bevern
Stream,Lower Uck between Ford and Ishurst,
Ridgewood Stream, River Uck Ridgewood stream
confluence to Ford,Ouse from Cockhaise Brook
confluence to Spithurst, River Adur East
(Sakeham),Tickerage Stream,Sheffield Park
Stream,Shell Brook upstream of Ardingly
Reservoir,Little Horsted Stream, Pellingford Brook,
Iron River,Ardingly Reservoir,R. Adur West,Herrings
Stream, River Adur East (Goddards Green),R. Adur
East,Glynde Reach,Longford Stream,River Ouse
between Isfield and Coast,Pellingford Brook,Tickerage
Stream,Bevern Stream,Ridgewood Stream, Northend
Stream at Cooksbridge,Little Horsted Stream,Adur
(Hammer pond),Uck Updtream of Buxted,Adur
(Lancing brook),Herrings Stream,Woodsmill
Stream,Longford Stream Arun & Western Streams:
Aldingbourne Rife, Broad Rife, Aldingbourne Rife,
Aldingbourne Rife, Lidsey Rife, Arun, R. Kird,
R. Arun Horsham, R. Lod, Pagham Harbour, R. Arun
Source, Elsted Stream, Loxwood Stream, North River,
R. Arun Horsham,
194
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Continued from above - see additional water bodies
Where it will happen
Date
R. Lod, R. Stor, Haslingbourne Stream, Stanbridge
Implemented Environment
Stream, R. Ems, Aldingbourne Rife, Lidsey Rife,
Agency
Carry out investigative riverine and land based field work
Burpham Trib (R.Arun), Black Ditch, R. Arun (U/S
into the origins, causes of and solutions to pollution where Pallingham), Fishbourne Stream, R. Lavant (Upper),
we need to improve certainty. Outcome: Improve our
R. Stor, R. Lavant (Upper), R. Lavant (Upper)
understanding of problems, in order to take effective action Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels: Glynleigh Sewer at
to address them. (SE0200)
Hailsham, East Stream, Cuckmere between Arlington
and Lower Horsebridge, Wick Street Stream at Upper
Dicker, Hugletts Stream, Cuckmere from Warbleton to
Lower Horsebridge, Glynleigh Sewer at Hailsham,
Hollington Stream, Wick Street Stream at Upper
Dicker, Combe Haven between Powdermill Str conf
and Coast, Langley Sewer at Eastbourne, Watermill
Stream, Cuckmere between Arlington and Lower
Horsebridge, Cuckmere from Warbleton to Lower
Horsebridge, Hurst Haven at Hailsham, Glynleigh
Sewer at Hailsham, Waller Haven between Windmill
Hill and A259, Hollington Stream, Ashbourne Stream
Hugletts conf to Nunningham Str., Langley Sewer at
Eastbourne, Nunningham Stream East Hampshire:
River Alver, Hoeford Lake, Horton Heath Stream,
Hermitage Stream, River Alver, Steeple Court Stream,
Botleigh Grange/ Hedge End Streams, Potwell Trib,
Hook Lake, Shedfield Stream, R. Hamble,
R. Lavant (Hants), Hook Lake
Groundwater: Brighton Chalk Block
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195
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Continued from above - see additional water bodies
Where it will happen
Date
Isle of Wight: Thorley Brook, Wroxall Stream, Palmers Implemented Environment
Agency
Brook, Monktonmead Brook, Atherfield Stream R.
Carry out investigative riverine and land based field work
Medina New Forest: Walhampton Stream, Avon
into the origins, causes of and solutions to pollution where Water, Marchwood Park Stream Trb, Sowley Pond,
we need to improve certainty. Outcome: Improve our
Stone Farm Stream, Mopley Pond Stream,
understanding of problems, in order to take effective action Walhampton Stream, Langdown Stream, Black Water,
to address them. (SE0200)
Walkford Brook, Thorns Marsh
Stream, R. Beaulieu Rother: Socknersh Stream,
Lower Rother from Robertsbridge to Iden,
Tributary of Newmill Channel upstream of Rolvenden,
Hexden Channel, Lower Rother from
Robertsbridge to Iden,Darwell Reservoir, Marsham
and Pannel Sewers, Limden, Rother
between Witherenden Hill and Etchingham, Brede
between Battle and Winchelsea, Cradlebridge
Petty Sewer, Hexden Channel, Glottenham Stream at
Robertsbridge, Tributary of the Brede at
Westfield, Dudwell, Tributary of Newmill Channel
upstream of Rolvenden, Romney Marsh between
Appledore and West Hythe, White Kemp and Jury's
Gut Sewer, Jury's Gut Sewer at Lydd Ranges, Line,
Kent Ditch, Tidebrook, Tenterden Sewer, Walland
Marsh Iden to Appledore, Walland Marsh at East
Guldeford, Vinehall Stream, Rother (Kent.Lower),
Brede between Battle and Winchelsea, Doleham Ditch,
Ranges Stour: Great Stour between Ashford
and Wye, Sarre Penn S. Chislet and Monkton
Minster Marshes,
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Continued from above - see additional water bodies
Where it will happen
Date
Great Stour between Wye and A2, North and South
Implemented Environment
Streams at Eastry, Little Stour, Wingham River, Great
Agency
Carry out investigative riverine and land based field work
Stour between Ashford and Wye,Stodmarsh Nature
into the origins, causes of and solutions to pollution where Reserve Pool, Great Puckstone, Fordwhich lake East,
we need to improve certainty. Outcome: Improve our
Fordwich Lakes,Little Stour, North Chislet Marsh,
understanding of problems, in order to take effective action Upper Great Stour, East Stour, Wingham River, Great
to address them. (SE0200)
Stour between Ashford and Wye, Dour from Kearsney
to Dover, East Stour, Dour from Kearsney to Dover,
North Chislet Marsh
Test & Itchen: Cadnam River, Sherfield English
Stream, Bow Lake, Test (Lower), Bow Lake, Itchen,
Test (Lower), Arle Upstream of Drove Lane, R.
Dever, R. Dun, Sholing Common Streams, Fairbourne
Stream to Fishlake Meadows, Bourne Rivulet,
Westwood Stream, Test (Lower), Bow Lake"
Carry out additional riverine sampling into the origins,
Hollington Stream; Romney Marsh between
causes of and solutions to pollution where we need to
Appledore and West Hythe; Upper Rother, Coggins
improve certainty. Outcome: Improve our understanding of Mill to Five Ashes
problems, in order to take effective action to address them.
(SE0198)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Implemented Environment
Agency
197
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
What will happen
Carry out additional riverine sampling into the origins,
causes and solutions to sedimentation. Outcome: Improve
our understanding of problems, in order to take effective
action to address them. (SE0197)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
East Hampshire: Hook Lake, R. Hamble, Hamble,
2010
Horton Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, R. Lavant (Hants),
Steeple Court Stream, Shedfield Stream, R. Hamble,
Botleigh Grange/ Hedge End Streams
Isle of Wight: Thorley Brook,Rodge Brook,Palmers
Brook
New Forest: Danes Stream, Sowley Stream, Penerley
Trib, Beckton Bunny, Avon Water, Mopley Pond
Stream, Dark Water, Ober Water, Highland Water
Rother: Doleham Ditch, Jury's Gut Sewer at Lydd
Ranges, Brede between Battle and Winchelsea,
Tillingham, Lower Rother from Robertsbridge to Iden
Stour: Little Stour, Upper Great Stour
Test & Itchen: Sholing Common Streams, Westwood
Stream, Arle - Upstream of Drove Lane, R.
Blackwater, R. Alre, Candover Brook, Wallop Brook,
R. Dever, R. Dever, Pillhill Brook
Environment
Agency
198
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
What will happen
Carry out investigative riverine and land based field work
into the origins, causes and solutions to sedimentation.
Outcome: Improve our understanding of problems, in order
to take effective action to address them. (SE0199)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse; Ridgewood Stream, Longford Stream 2010
Arun & Western Streams: Lidsey Rife, R. Ems,
Pagham Harbour, Black Ditch
East Hampshire: Hermitage Stream
Isle of Wight; Atherfield Stream, R. Eastern Yar, R.
Medina, Monktonmead Brook, R. Eastern Yar
New Forest; Langdown Stream, Bartley Water, Bartley
Water
Rother: Marsham and Pannel Sewers, Newmill
Channel downstream of A28, Walland Mars,
Cradlebridge Petty Sewer, Hexden Channel, Romney
Marsh between Appledore and West Hythe
Stour: North and South Streams in the Lydden
Valley,Wingham River,North and South Streams at
Eastry,North Chislet Marsh
Test & Itchen: Monks Brook, Cadnam River, Butlocks
Heath Stream, River Blackwater, Bourne Rivulet, Bow
Lake, River Itchen (Cheriton Stream), Test (Lower),
River Itchen, R. Dun, R. Test, R. Dun, R. Test
(Middle), R. Test, River Test, R. Test (Upper)
Further Investigation of groundwater and surface water
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk
monitoring for nitrates, ammonia and pesticide to align data.
Outcome; Improved knowledge leading to improved
groundwater and surface water quality . (SE0229)
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Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
199
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
What will happen
Investigate the need to screen intakes and discharges to
prevent loss or damage to fish populations. Ensure
screening on priority sites. Outcome: Screen intakes and
discharges so as to contribute to the achievement of good
ecological status. (SE0243)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Investigate and where appropriate manage physical impacts Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
of commercial inshore fisheries to improve marine
bodies
biodiversity and fisheries productivity, through the Sensitive
Area Management Plan for the Sussex coast. Outcome:
Identify, designate and manage specific sites within the
Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District. It is intended that
subject to changes in policy, these actions will be
progressed by the relevant Inshore Fisheries and
Conservation Authority, and support the process of Marine
Conservation Zone designation in the Eastern Channel
(SE0241)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
(Fisheries and
Angling
Interests; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
200
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Investigation into solvent contamination in the Andover area River Test Chalk
to inform pollution prevention visits with the aim to prevent
deterioration of groundwater quality. Outcome: A significant
reduction in the ongoing pollution of the Andover Chalk
groundwater by chlorinated solvents. (SE0245)
Priority
Investigation into Endocrine Disruptors. Outcome: To
Hazardous
understand their impact and put into place appropriate
Substances,
measures. (SE0244)
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Microbiology
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December 2009
South East RBD
Date
2010
Environment
Agency
Implemented Environment
Agency
201
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote the targeted mapping of land drainage discharges South East RBD
(fields, highways, rural roads) to better assess their impact
on water quality and adopt appropriate control measures.
Outcome: Production of land drainage map to identify and
investigate sources of pollutants, and actions put in place to
prevent environmental impact. Less diffuse pollution in
related waters. (SE0275)
Date
2012
Appraise new public water supply resource options
South East RBD
including investigating role of different generic option types
(e.g. desalination, effluent reuse, transfers and reservoirs) in
context of likely regional supply-demand need. Outcome:
New resource options will not cause a deterioration in status
of any impacted Waterbody and where possible will
contribute to the achievement of good ecological status or
potential. (SE0194)
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Partnership
Board; Local
Authorities;
Land
managers and
owners; Royal
Town Planning
Institute;
Highways
Agency;
Natural
England)
Natura 2000 protected areas and SSSIs
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Options appraisal for action at Site of Special Scientific
Interest perceived to be adversely affected by abstraction :
Poynings (SE0343)
Where it will happen
Brighton Chalk Block
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Modify abstraction licences to ensure no adverse effect on
integrity of Natura 2000 site: River Itchen SAC (SE0342)
River Itchen; River Itchen Chalk
2015
Environment
Agency
(Portsmouth
Water;
Southern
Water)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Modify abstraction licence to ensure no adverse effect on
integrity of Natura 2000 site: Dungeness SAC (SE0341)
Kent Romney Marsh
2015
Environment
Agency (Veolia
Water
Southeast)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
revoking or amending abstraction licences (see Annex D)
(SE0324)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Direct biological
pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
developing an invasive species control programme for
protected areas (see Annex D) (SE0322)
South East RBD
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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and partners
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Water;
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Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on The
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Test &
New Forest SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Itchen Catchment
SSSI, River Test SSSI, Southampton Common SSSI and
Alresford Pond SSSI by developing a pollution action plan
(SE0318)
Date
2012
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
negotiation on invasive species control (see Annex D)
(SE0331)
2010
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
a Flood Management Programme (see Annex D) (SE0326)
2012
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
Implementation of Appropriate Coastal Management (see
Annex D) (SE0327)
2012
Local
Authorities
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
River Restoration Programme for protected areas (see
Annex D) (SE0333)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Physical
modification
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
River Restoration Scheme (see Annex D) (SE0334)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
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Agency;
Natural
England
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels Catchment
Pevensey Levels SSSI by implementing flood management
programme (SE0313)
Date
2010
Physical
modification;
Nutrients
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Rother Catchment; Test & Itchen Catchment;
Pevensey Levels SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels Catchment;
Rye Bay SSSI, Alresford Pond SSSI and River Test SSSI by
revoking or amending discharge consents (SE0315)
2010
Physical
modification;
Nutrients
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Test & Itchen Catchment
Alresford Pond SSSI and River Test SSSI by implementing
water level management plans (SE0310)
Implemented Environment
Agency
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
Water Level Management Plans (see Annex D) (SE0338)
2012
Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
(Farmers)
Physical
modification;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on the
River Test SSSI by implementing river restoration project
(SE0320)
2011
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Test & Itchen Catchment
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
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Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
What will happen
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Alresford Pond SSSI by implementing lake restoration
project (SE0311)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Test & Itchen
Date
2012
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
developing a pollution action plan for protected areas (see
Annex D) (SE0321)
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
revoking or amending discharge/PPC consents (see Annex
D) (SE0325)
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Investigation at Site of Special Scientific Interest perceived
to be adversely affected by abstraction (SE0340)
River Blackwater; Test (Lower)
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Physical
modification
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on St.
Leonard's Park Ponds SSSI, Pevensey Levels SSSI,
Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI and New
Forest SSSI by investigating hydrology (SE0317)
New Forest Catchment; Rother Catchment; Test &
Itchen Catchment; Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels
Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
2012
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
regulatory investigation into diffuse pollution (see Annex D)
(SE0332)
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2012
2010
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
Environment
Agency
Southern
Water;
Environment
Agency
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England
206
Environment Agency
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
Investigation into water quality and morphology pressures
(see Annex D) (SE0330)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2010
Environment
Agency
207
C.7 Industry, manufacturing and other business
The South East is home to more than 300,000 businesses and is the largest economic region outside London. Whilst there is a relatively low
incidence of large scale manufacturing in the region, the sector retains a strategic importance both regionally and nationally. The strong
emphasis on high tech industries means that manufacturing output in the South East is now in excess of £20 billion per annum, higher than in
any other UK region. Of critical economic importance to the region are the thriving marine and oil industries with the most significant activities
taking place within the commercial ports of Dover and Southampton, the petrochemical facilities at Fawley and defence establishments at
Portsmouth.
Pressure on water environment from industry and business is intense, both in terms of the release of pollutants and the abstraction of limited
resources. The challenge for the region is to ensure that it maintains its competitive advantage without compromising the enhancement of its
natural environment.
The commercial fisheries fleet is an important industry in the District. In particular the trend in volume of fish landings of Sea bass has
increased in the last few years. In some cases commercial fisheries activity is a key element in the local economy. This is the case of Rye
harbour, where this industry contributes £8.7 million per year to the local economy.
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Industry, manufacturing and other business
National Actions
Benzo (ghi)
EU Restriction on the use of polyaromatic hydrocarbon
perylene;
content in oil used in the manufacture of tyres. (SE0016)
Benzo(a)pyrene;
Fluoranthene;
Indeno (123-cd)
pyrene
Where it will happen
Date
South East RBD
Implemented EU
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implement DCLG Planning Policy Guidance Statement 23
(PPS23) on controlling pollution of groundwater (SE0067)
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water
South East RBD
Resources Act S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations,
contaminated land legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural
Fuel Oils Regulations). Make use of site specific notices to
remove pollution risks to groundwater (SE0066)
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Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
209
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Hazardous
Local authority contaminated land legislation Notice powers. South East RBD
substances and Make use of site specific notices to remove pollution risk to
non-hazardous
groundwater (SE0062)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities
Hazardous
Follow the SUDS (sustainable drainage systems) Interim
substances and Code of Practice - comply with published advice for
non-hazardous
operators (SE0168)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Industry leads
Hazardous
Follow Petrol Retailing Code of Practice (Groundwater
substances and Regulations) - comply with published advice for operators
non-hazardous
(SE0165)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Industry leads
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Follow Solvents Code of Practice (Groundwater
substances and Regulations) - comply with published advice for operators
non-hazardous
(SE0059)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Industry leads
Hazardous
Implementation of 'oil-filled cables' operating agreement
substances and with electricity transmission companies (SE0167)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency;
Industry leads
Hazardous
Groundwater protection advice to Veterinary Medicines
substances and Directorate products approvals process (SE0154)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Environmental Permitting – effluent discharges to ground
substances and (SE0162)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Environmental Permitting - Process Industries Regulation
substances and (SE0163)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Proposed oil pipelines Operating Agreement(s) (SE0051)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
2012
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Agency;
Industry leads
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Comply with environmental permit conditions (SE0153)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Industry leads
Hazardous
Environmental Permitting - waste disposal (SE0164)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Hazardous
Total Oil Operating agreement (SE0064)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency;
Industry leads
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Recently introduced UK-wide restrictions will see
South East RBD
decreasing trend in emissions of Isoproturon, and probable
compliance by 2015 with no further action. (SE0068)
Date
Implemented Chemicals
Regulation
Directorate
Mercury and its
compounds
Recently introduced restrictions across the UK will see
decreasing trend in the emissions of mercury and it’s
compounds, and probable compliance by 2015 with no
further action (SE0069)
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
Nitrate
Waste exemptions - low risk approach to waste regulation
activities (SE0079)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate
Development planning - planning liaison. Site specific
groundwater pollution prevention advice and
recommendations (SE0072)
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Registrations (in conjunction with Standard Rules) Implement new regulatory approach (via Environmental
Permitting Regulations) arising from implementation of the
new Groundwater Directive (2006/116/EC) (SE0089)
South East RBD
2012
Isoproturon
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Agency
(Industry
leads; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Nitrate;
Implement Groundwater Protection: Policy and Practice Hazardous
External education on groundwater pollution prevention
substances and (SE0087)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency
Nitrate;
NetRegs (Environmental Guidance to Business) - External
Hazardous
education on groundwater pollution legislation (SE0174)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate;
Development planning structure plans - influence location of South East RBD
Hazardous
development to protect groundwater (SE0086)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Nitrate;
Provide development planning standing advice (SE0084)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate;
Comply with local authority contaminated land legislation
Hazardous
Notices. Make use of site specific notices to remove
substances and pollution risk to groundwater (SE0156)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
South East RBD
Implemented Land
managers and
owners; Local
Authorities
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Portsmouth Harbour; Solent
2011
Improvements to water company assets: -A scheme to
install event/duration monitoring at 8 locations in the East
Hampshire Catchment to assess the impacts of storm
events on Shellfish Waters. (SE0113)
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Water
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
2010
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Agency
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Support the process of Marine Conservation Zone
South East RBD
designation within inshore areas in the Eastern English
channel. Outcome: A coherent network of Marine Protected
Areas within the Eastern Channel. (SE0039)
Date
2012
General guidance to improve Pesticide use through the
Amenity Forum (SE0150)
South East RBD
Implemented Amenity Forum
South East RBD
Implemented EU
Trichloroethylene EU-wide ban on the use of trichloroethylene (SE0189)
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Natural
England; Sea
Fisheries
Committee;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Balanced
Seas; Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities
218
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Dredging and
trawling
(commercial
fishing and
shellfish)
What will happen
Investigation into the impact of commercial shell and fin
fisheries to improve the risk assessment of the impact of
these activities on ecology and to identify appropriate
measures. The work will be driven by case studies, the
outcomes of which can be applied nationally. (SE0041)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2010
Promote small-scale storage reservoirs to businesses,
where they can be justified in the context of the twin track
approach of resource development and demand
management, and are proven to be resilient to a range of
hydrological events. Outcome: Abstraction pressures are
reduced during low flow periods (SE0271)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency (South
East England
Development
Agency;
National
Farmers'
Union)
Local Actions
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
Reduction of demand through offering of tax incentives
South East RBD
(enhanced Capital Allowances) for the purchase and use of
efficient plant and fittings by commercial organisations.
Outcome: Reduced water use so there is enough water for
people, their businesses and the environment in the future.
(SE0286)
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Agency
Implemented Defra; HM
Revenue and
Customs
219
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote water recycling and rainwater harvesting where
South East RBD
cost-effective, appropriate and used together with other
demand management measures. Outcome: Reduced water
use so there is enough water for people, their businesses
and the environment in the future. (SE0277)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Develop and implement a demand management campaign
including targeting specific non-household sectors (e.g.
review Fawley water use, 'Ensuring water for all' project).
Outcome: Abstraction pressures on the environment are
reduced (SE0204)
South East RBD
2010
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Water efficiency requirements in Environmental Permitting
Regulation (EPR) permits. Outcome: Reduced water use
so there is enough water for people, their businesses and
the environment in the future. (SE0304)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Run education projects to raise awareness of the
importance of water conservation on the Isle of Wight and
encourage water saving. Outcome: Abstraction pressures
on the water environment are reduced. (SE0295)
Isle of Wight Catchment
Implemented Isle of Wight
Footprint Trust
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
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Agency
(Central
Government;
Water
companies;
South East
England
Development
Agency)
Environment
Agency
220
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Where it will happen
Reduction of demand through labelling scheme for water
South East RBD
efficient products. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0285)
Date
2012
Voluntary and enforced groundwater remediation schemes
under Part 2a of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, at
a variety of sites both ongoing and proposed. Outcome:
Improvements to water quality contributing to good status.
(SE0303)
2012
Ammonia;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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organisation
and partners
South East RBD
Defra; Industry
leads
Environment
Agency
221
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Direct biological
pressures;
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Develop joint working between the Sea Fisheries
South East RBD
Committees, Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities
and the Environment Agency on the collection of inshore
data. Outcome: Improved understanding of pressures in the
marine environment to enable better targeting and
development of actions. (SE0207)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Produce code of conduct for commercial fisheries and sea Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
anglers to protect marine sites of nature conservation
bodies
importance. Outcome: Marine sites of nature conservation
importance are protected from damage by fishing activities.
(SE0267)
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Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
222
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Pollution prevention advice, campaign and enforcement at Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk
the following sites: Haine Road industrial estate, Lord of the
Manor SPZ I and II, Manston airport and associated
infrastructure, petrol stations, Pysons Road industrial estate,
Rumfields SPZ I and II, Jentex Oil, and the Westwood area.
Outcome: Less polluted groundwater. (SE0262)
Hazardous
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns in high risk
substances and areas. Outcome; Improved groundwater and surface water
non-hazardous
quality. (SE0259)
pollutants;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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2012
Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Brighton Chalk Block;
2012
Central Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-WorthingPortsdown Chalk; East Hants Chalk; East Hants
Lambeth Group; East Kent Chalk - Stour; East Kent
Tertiaries; Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey
Levels; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Southern
Downs Chalk; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald
Eastern - Rother; Littlehampton Anticline East; Lower
Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand Arun &
Western Streams; Lower Greensand Cuckmere &
Pevensey Levels; River Itchen Chalk; River Test
Chalk; Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block; South
Hants Lambeth Group
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Local initiative to agree voluntary pollution prevention and
South East RBD
remediation of existing land contamination for at risk sites.
Outcome: Bringing land back into beneficial use and remove
potential sources of groundwater contamination. (SE0250)
Date
2012
Agree voluntary pollution prevention and remediation of
existing land contamination contributing to chlorinated
solvents in River Wallington. Outcome: Improved water
quality. (SE0193)
2012
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Group; South Hants Lambeth Group
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managers and
owners
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Agency
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns targeting oil
substances and care advice in high risk areas. Outcome: Better protection
non-hazardous
of groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0260)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse Hastings Beds; Arun & Western Streams 2012
Hastings Beds; Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants
Bracklesham Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group;
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Lambeth Group; East Kent Chalk - Stour; Hastings
Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW Southern
Downs Chalk; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald
Eastern - Rother; Lower Greensand Arun & Western
Streams; Lower Greensand Cuckmere & Pevensey
Levels; River Itchen Chalk; River Test Chalk; Seaford
and Eastbourne Chalk Block; South East Hants
Bracklesham Group
Microbiology;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nutrients; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Arun & Western Streams Hastings Beds; Brighton
2012
Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham Group;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-WorthingPortsdown Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group;
Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW
Southern Downs Chalk; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother;
Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand
Arun & Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk; South East Hants Bracklesham Group
Pollution prevention visits and campaigns targeted in high
risk areas to address small and medium enterprises and
industrial sites. Outcome; Improved groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0263)
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Agency
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Pollution prevention advice and campaign at Waterworks
Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block
Lane to protect groundwater body resource and Waterworks
Lane PWS, Eastbourne. Outcome: Better protection of
groundwater quality. (SE0256)
Date
2012
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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Agency
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote sustainable water management best practice
South East RBD
through pre-application discussions with developers (as set
out in the Environment Agency's publication 'A guide for
developers') and establish good practice for site clearance
prior to development. Outcome: Builders and developers
design buildings that incorporate sustainable water
management measures. (SE0272)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Business and
Industry)
Pollution prevention advice and local campaigns to provide South East RBD
targeted advice and enforcement in high risk areas on all
rural diffuse pollution issues: farm and land management,
domestic oil storage, septic tanks. Outcome: Diffuse
pollution reduced through the adoption of best practices
(SE0261)
Implemented Environment
Agency;
Natural
England (Local
Authorities;
Local industry
associations)
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Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote the relationship between healthy marine
South East RBD
ecosystems and productive sustainable fish stocks and
complete the UK Inshore Fisheries Sustainability Project.
Outcome: All significant fisheries examined in accordance
with Marine Stewardship Council assessment principles.
Local management plan developed that would result in
fisheries working toward a status of MSC certified if desired.
(SE0274)
Date
2012
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice
advice on pesticide use by land managers within the
agricultural and amenity sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks,
highways, railways). Outcome: Diffuse pesticide pollution
reduced through the adoption of best practices. (SE0216)
Implemented Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Pollution prevention visits to address environmental risks at South East RBD
petrol filling stations in vulnerable urban areas. Outcome:
Reduction in the pollution of groundwater from hydrocarbon
contamination. (SE0264)
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
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2010
Sussex Sea
Fisheries
Committee
(Marine
Stewardship
Council;
Shellfish
Association of
Great Britain;
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities)
Environment
Agency
228
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Seek agreement with local authorities regarding the use of South East RBD
diuron and persistent pesticides in Source Protection Zones.
Surveillance monitoring where required following the
withdrawal of diuron from use in the UK. Outcome:
Improved water quality resulting from the use of diuron and
persistent pesticides in priority groundwater bodies including
East Kent Chalk - Stour; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk
(SE0296)
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to
improve farm and land management practices, to reduce
diffuse pollution from agriculture and amenity. Outcome:
Land managers apply best practice land management
techniques, to improve water quality impacted upon by
diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
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Date
2012
Adur & Ouse; Herrings Stream , Little Horsted Stream 2011
, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield , Ouse from
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst , Pellingford
Brook , R. Adur East , Ridgewood Stream , River Adur
East (Sakeham) , River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast , Tickerage Stream
Arun & Western Streams; Loxwood Stream
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels: Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Wick Street Stream at Upper Dicker
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers'
Union)
229
Industry, manufacturing and other business
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Investigate and where appropriate manage physical impacts Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
of commercial inshore fisheries to improve marine
bodies
biodiversity and fisheries productivity, through the Sensitive
Area Management Plan for the Sussex coast. Outcome:
Identify, designate and manage specific sites within the
Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District. It is intended that
subject to changes in policy, these actions will be
progressed by the relevant Inshore Fisheries and
Conservation Authority, and support the process of Marine
Conservation Zone designation in the Eastern Channel
(SE0241)
Investigate the need to screen intakes and discharges to
prevent loss or damage to fish populations. Ensure
screening on priority sites. Outcome: Screen intakes and
discharges so as to contribute to the achievement of good
ecological status. (SE0243)
South East RBD
SSSI / N2k Actions
Sediments (as a Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
direct pollutant); conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
Nutrients
revoking or amending discharge/PPC consents (see Annex
D) (SE0325)
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Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
2012
Environment
Agency
(Fisheries and
Angling
Interests; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
2012
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Agency
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C.8 Local Government
Local Government is responsible for working with the community to implement Government policy and maintain public services and facilities,
from parks and education to social services and transport. In addition to the delivery of public services by individual councils and other statutory
agencies, there is an increasing emphasis on the importance of organisations working in partnership with each other i.e. through Local
Strategic Partnerships bringing together key service providers from the private, business, community and voluntary sectors into a single
partnership.
In the South East there are four unitary authorities (Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council , Isle of Wight Council, and Brighton
and Hove City Council) that are single tier and deliver the full range of services, including education, social services, council tax and housing
benefits, public libraries, museums and art galleries, traffic and transportation, refuse collection, recycling and disposal, planning, environmental
health, swimming pools and leisure facilities, parks, open spaces and countryside including footpaths, cemeteries and crematoria, markets and
fairs, registration of births, deaths, marriages and electorates, collecting council tax and business rates.
The remaining two tier authorities consist of four county councils (Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, and Kent) and thirty five district,
borough and city councils (Hastings BC, Rother DC, Wealden DC, Eastbourne BC, Lewes DC, Dartford BC, Gravesham BC, Sevenoaks DC,
Tonbridge and Malling BC, Tunbridge Wells BC, Maidstone BC Swale BC, Ashford BC, Shepway DC, Canterbury City Council, Dover DC,
Thanet DC. Worthing BC, Arun DC, Chichester DC, Horsham DC, Crawley BC, Mid Sussex DC. Adur DC, Gosport BC, Fareham BC,
Winchester City Council, Havant BC, East Hampshire DC, Hart DC, Rushmoor BC, Basingstoke and Deane BC, Test Valley BC, Eastleigh DC
and New Forest DC. The responsibilities set out above are split between the two tiers.
Town and Parish councils exist at the most local level across the whole of the district.
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Local Government
National Actions
Ammonia; Faecal Local initiative to encourage Local Planning Authorities to
indicator
use GP3 (Groundwater Protection: Policy and Practice) to
organisms;
promote best practice and PPS23 (Planning Policy
Hazardous
Statement 23) to ensure remediation of brownfield land
substances and (SE0010)
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
'Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham
2012
Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group; ChichesterWorthing-Portsdown Chalk; Hastings Beds Cuckmere
and Pevensey Levels; IOW Southern Downs Chalk;
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent
Weald Eastern - Rother; Lower Greensand Arun &
Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River Test
Chalk; Lower Greensand Arun & Western Streams;
River Itchen Chalk; River Test Chalk; Lower
Greensand Adur & Ouse; Arun & Western Streams
Hastings Bed; East Hants Lambeth Group; South East
Hants Bracklesham Group
Local
Authorities
Direct biological Implement the water related actions of the Invasive Non
pressures; Direct Native Species Framework Action Plan for Great Britain
biological
(SE0027)
pressures
South East RBD
Defra;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Fisheries and
Angling
Interests)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water
South East RBD
Resources Act S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations,
contaminated land legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural
Fuel Oils Regulations). Make use of site specific notices to
remove pollution risks to groundwater (SE0066)
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Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Hazardous
Development planning: land contamination - site specific
South East RBD
substances and advice and required action for remediation of contaminated
non-hazardous
land through planning liaison (SE0055)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
Hazardous
Follow pesticides statutory Code of Practice - comply with South East RBD
substances and published advice for operators on control of plant protection
non-hazardous
products (SE0061)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Land
managers and
owners
Hazardous
Fire service Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
substances and implementing pollution control measures in emergencies
non-hazardous
(SE0048)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Nitrate;
Provide development planning standing advice (SE0084)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Implemented Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
2010
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Water Framework Directive mitigation measures manual for South East RBD
flood and coastal erosion risk management and land
drainage activities. This manual will set out best practice
options for measures to mitigate against the impacts of such
activities upon ecology. This will be used to ensure that new
and existing schemes and management activities will take
into consideration Water Framework Directive requirements
and will results in minimal ecological damage. (SE0146)
Date
2010
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Actions to reduce the physical impacts of urban
development activities in artificial or heavily modified water
bodies (as specified in annex B) (SE0147)
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
General guidance to improve Pesticide use through the
Amenity Forum (SE0150)
South East RBD
Implemented Amenity Forum
Physical
modification
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Local Actions
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Investigations into the ecological outcomes of measures
South East RBD
required to mitigate against the effects of flood and coastal
risk management activities, improving the understanding of
the cost/benefit and technical feasibility of such measures
and developing understanding of the underlying processes,
ecological responses and applicability. Case studies will be
used and the outcomes will have a national application.
(SE0142)
Date
2010
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures
techniques, to establish their effectiveness and improve
understanding of hydromorphological and ecological
interactions. The outcomes from this work will be applied
nationally. (SE0143)
South East RBD
2011
Environment
Agency
Ensure that local spatial plans include policies to secure
South East RBD
developer contributions for retrofitting water efficiency
measures in existing housing stock, in water stressed areas.
Outcome: From 2011 adopted local spatial plans, such as
Area Action Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents,
include policies to seek Section 106 monies (and
Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for the retrofitting of existing housing stock in
water stressed areas. This will reduce the pressure of
increased abstraction on the environment. (SE0220)
2011
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure that local spatial planning policies for new
South East RBD
development set out strong requirements for water
efficiency measures. Outcome: Adopted Development Plan
Documents include policies on (i) water efficiency measures
for new development that seek to achieve Code for
Sustainable Homes Level 3 and 4 (105 litres a day per
capita consumption) as a minimum, and (ii) water efficiency
measures for business and commercial developments (such
as rainwater harvesting and recycling). (SE0219)
Date
2012
Develop and provide approved sustainable water
South East RBD
management planning guidance to ensure that the impacts
of development on the water environment are fully
understood. Outcome: Produce planning guidance in
partnership with Royal Town Planning Institute on the
obligations of the Water Framework Directive and Spatial
Planning. Deliver a series of updated seminars in
association with key partners for planners. (SE0206)
2012
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Authorities
(Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Environment
Agency
(Department
for
Communities
and Local
Government;
Royal Town
Planning
Institute;
Natural
England;
South East
England
Partnership
Board)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Seek opportunities, such as supporting retro-fit initiatives, to South East RBD
improve water efficiency in existing homes and buildings.
Outcome: Average per capita consumption is reduced
towards meeting the Regional Economic Strategy target of
135 l/h/d by 2016 and as a result abstraction pressures on
the environment are reduced. (SE0297)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Encourage all rural businesses to adopt water efficiency
measures, such as rainwater harvesting and recycling and
use of storage reservoirs to support summer irrigation.
Outcome: There is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment. (SE0213)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Central
Government
(Abstractors;
Business and
Industry)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Reduction of demand through specification of water efficient South East RBD
fittings in new and refurbished homes under Building
Regulations. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0288)
2010
Local
Authorities
(water users)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Run education projects to raise awareness of the
importance of water conservation on the Isle of Wight and
encourage water saving. Outcome: Abstraction pressures
on the water environment are reduced. (SE0295)
Implemented Isle of Wight
Footprint Trust
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
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Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
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Agency; South
East England
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Agency
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure the requirement for Water Cycle Studies are set out South East RBD
in spatial planning documents and policies where
appropriate, particularly in growth and/or high risk areas.
Recommendations from such studies should be included in
spatial planning policies. Outcome: Requirements for Water
Cycle Studies are set out in spatial planning documents and
policies by 2010, and undertaken for all Growth Areas within
this plan area by 2012. Recommendations are included
within Local Development Documents by 2012. (SE0222)
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Ensure that Green Infrastructure Strategies maximise
South East RBD
potential benefits for water resources, water quality,
drainage and flood risk management. Outcome: From 2010
all adopted Local Development Documents include Green
Infrastructure Strategies, including sustainable water
management. (SE0217)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
What will happen
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority
sites through partnership working. Agree sites and action
with the South East England Non-Native Invasive Species
Action Group. Outcome: Spread of problem invasive
species stopped and reversed, protecting important
nationally and internationally designated habitats under
threat from this pressure (SE0201)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
Develop joint working between the Sea Fisheries
South East RBD
Committees, Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities
and the Environment Agency on the collection of inshore
data. Outcome: Improved understanding of pressures in the
marine environment to enable better targeting and
development of actions. (SE0207)
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2012
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Non-
240
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
Direct biological
pressures;
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Produce code of conduct for commercial fisheries and sea Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
anglers to protect marine sites of nature conservation
bodies
importance. Outcome: Marine sites of nature conservation
importance are protected from damage by fishing activities.
(SE0267)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Pollution prevention advice and campaigns - Local
campaign targeting school storage and use of
hydrocarbons. Outcome; Improved groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0257)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Local initiative to agree voluntary pollution prevention and
South East RBD
remediation of existing land contamination for at risk sites.
Outcome: Bringing land back into beneficial use and remove
potential sources of groundwater contamination. (SE0250)
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2012
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
O
)
Local i ti
Authorities
2012
Land
managers and
owners
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Nitrate; Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Phosphate
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Implement surface water management plans, ensuring
South East RBD
water quality is considered on a catchment basis. Outcome:
Increase resilience to surface water flooding, with fewer
homes and critical infrastructures flooded. Works also
improve control of diffuse pollution, provide opportunities for
better wildlife habitat, and contribute to no deterioration of
the water environment. (SE0234)
Date
2012
Work with local authorities to establish a cost effective way
of recycling green domestic waste on agricultural land to
increase soil organic content. Outcome: Improved water
quality through reducing agricultural run-off by improving
soil structure using green waste (SE0305)
2012
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Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Water
companies)
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Agency; Local
Authorities
(National
Farmers'
Union)
242
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote sustainable water management best practice
South East RBD
through pre-application discussions with developers (as set
out in the Environment Agency's publication 'A guide for
developers') and establish good practice for site clearance
prior to development. Outcome: Builders and developers
design buildings that incorporate sustainable water
management measures. (SE0272)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Business and
Industry)
Implementation of the Ashford Water Cycle Strategy (2006 - East Stour
2031) to ensure growth in Ashford does not compromise
environmental capacity and quality. The first Water Action
Plan (2006 - 2011) will focus on sustainable drainage
systems, water efficiency, water quality of the River Stour
and its tributaries, and water supply and wastewater
infrastructure. Outcome: Improvements in water quality and
supply as a result of growth in Ashford, contributing to
achieving good status. (SE0236)
Implemented Ashford's
Future
(Environment
Agency)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive
Farming type activities and agri-environment schemes to
ensure adoption of best farming practices. Outcome:
Reduce diffuse pollution sources from agriculture within
water bodies identified as being impacted or at risk.
(SE0306)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Groundwater bodies: Lower Greensand Adur and
2012
Ouse; Iow Central Downs Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; South Hants Lambeth
Group ; South West Hants Barton Group; Adur and
Ouse Hastings Beds; Littlehampton Anticline East;
Lower Greensand Arun and Western Streams; Iow
Southern Downs Chalk; East Hants Chalk; Brighton
Chalk Block; East Kent Chalk - Stour; Seaford And
Eastbourne Chalk Block; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk;
East Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester and Worthing
Chalk; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother; Hastings Beds
Cuckmere And Pevensey Levels; East Kent Tertiaries;
River Itchen Chalk; Lower Greensand Cuckmere and
Pevensey Levels; River Test Chalk; Kent Greensand
Eastern
Surface water bodies: Arun & Western Streams;
Broad Rife, Lidsey Rife, R. Ems, Harting Stream,
Stanbridge Stream
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
245
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants
What will happen
Continued from above - see additional waterbodies
Work with Natural England to target Catchment Sensitive
Farming type activities and agri-environment schemes to
ensure adoption of best farming practices. Outcome:
Reduce diffuse pollution sources from agriculture within
water bodies identified as being impacted or at risk.
(SE0306)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels; Pevensey Haven
2012
between Rickney and Pevensey
East Hampshire; Brownwich Stream, Horton Heath
Stream, Potwell Trib, Steeple Court Stream
Isle of Wight; Atherfield Stream, R. Eastern Yar, R.
Medina, Thorley Brook, Rodge Brook, Monktonmead
Brook, Palmers Brook, Gurnard Luck, Lukely Brook
Rother; Brede between Battle and Winchelsea,
Tillingham, Lower Rother from Robertsbridge to Iden,
Walland Marsh Iden to Appledore, Cradlebridge
Petty Sewer,Tributary of Newmill Channel upstream of
Rolvenden, Romney Marsh between Appledore and
West Hythe,Socknersh Stream,Tillingham
Stour; Wingham River, Little Stour, East Stour, North
Chislet Marsh
Test & Itchen; Cadnam River, Whiteparish Trib,
Sherfield English Stream, Fairbourne Stream to
Fishlake Meadows,Tadburn Lake, River Blackwater,R.
Blackwater,Test (Lower),River Itchen, River Test,R.
Test (Middle),River Test,R. Anton, Bow Lake
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
246
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Ensure that planning policies and spatial planning
documents take into account the objectives of the South
East River Basin Management Plan. Outcome: The
proposed Single Regional Strategy (and any reviews of
policies within the South East Plan) and emerging drafts
fully integrate the requirements of this plan. From 2010 all
adopted Local Development Documents include policies
relating to sustainable water management. From 2010 all
emerging Sustainable Community Strategies include
reference to the achievement of sustainable water
management within their strategic vision. (SE0221)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(South East
England
Partnership
Board)
Physical
modification
Ensure that local spatial planing documents include policies South East RBD
to secure habitat creation in floodplains through developer
contributions, taking into consideration the Biodiversity
Opportunity Areas. Outcome: From 2011 Development Plan
Documents include polices to seek Section 106 monies
(and Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for floodplain habitat creation. To help address
diffuse pollution, and contribute to flood storage measures.
(SE0218)
2012
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Physical
modification
Restore degraded wetlands in the New Forest to improve
the condition of nationally and internationally designated
wildlife features, with reference to the New Forest Wetland
Management Plan 2006-16. Outcome: No further
deterioration in water body status, followed by status
improvement (SE0291)
2012
New Forest
National Park
Authority
(Forestry
Commission;
Environment
Agency;
Natural
England)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Promote and encourage sediment, vegetation and channel
maintenance that enhances wildlife habitat and enables
land drainage. Outcome: Protect, enhance, restore and
retain marginal and in channel habitats. Improve fish
movement and connection to floodplain. (SE0268)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Establish a 'Regional Better Rivers Programme’ to improve
habitat and ecology in a first round of waters. Outcome:
Improve ecological status or potential in 35 water bodies
totalling 389 km in length (SE0223)
Test & Itchen; Monks Brook,Arle - Upstream of Drove 2012
Lane, River Blackwater, R. Test (Middle), R. Test
(Middle), R. Test (Upper), River Itchen, R. Alre, R.
Alre, R. Test, Tanner's Brook, Fairbourne Stream to
Fishlake Meadows, Test (Lower), Test (Lower), Test
(Upper), River Test, Candover Brook
Adur & Ouse; Adur (Knepp)
Stour; Upper Dour at Temple Ewell,North and South
Streams in the Lydden Valley, Upper Great Stour,
Dour from Kearsney to Dover
New Forest; Bartley Water
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Date
2012
Environment
Agency (Stour
Internal
Drainage
Board;
Romney
Marshes
Internal
Drainage
Board; Natural
England;
National
Farmers'
Union)
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Developers;
Forestry
Commission;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
248
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes
improve habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of
53 candidates totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and
lessons from the first round. (SE0233)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur & Ouse: Adur (Lancing brook), Adur (Lottbridge), 2015
River Adur East (Sakeham), Blakes Gill, R. Adur
West, Ouse, Glynde Reach, Ouse from Ardingly
Resevoir to Lindfield, Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly
Resevoir, Cockhaise Brook, Tributary of River Uck
north of Uckfield, Ouse from Cockhaise Brook
confluence to Spithurst, Longford Stream, Scrase
Bridge Stream conf to Cockhaise Bk, River Uck at
Uckfield, River Ouse between Isfield and Coast Arun
& Western Streams; R. Ems, Western Rother
(Upstream Petersfield), Bignor Mill Stream, R. Kird,
Minsted Stream, Western Rother, Hammer Stream
(W. Sussex), Harting Stream, Haslingbourne Stream,
R. Arun Source Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels;
Nunningham Stream, Cuckmere from Alfriston to
Arlington, Cuckmere from Warbleton to Lower
Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream, Cuckmere between
Arlington and Lower Horsebridge
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
249
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Continued from above - see additional waterbodies
Where it will happen
Date
East Hampshire; River Alver, Brownwich Stream,
2015
Horton Heath Stream, Potwell Trib, Hook Lake,
Identify priorities for second round of 'Regional Better Rivers Hermitage Stream, R. Lavant (Hants), Botleigh
Programme’. Outcome: Second planning cycle schemes
Grange/ Hedge End Streams Isle of Wight; R. Eastern
improve habitat and ecology in waters agreed from a pool of Yar, R. Medina, Atherfield Stream, Thorley Brook,
53 candidates totalling 545 km, building on monitoring and Rodge Brook, Lukely Brook, Chilton Chine, Walpan
lessons from the first round. (SE0233)
Chine, Brook Chine, Br ighstone Streams New
Forest; Langdown Stream, Beaulieu Abbey Stream,
Cadland Stream
Rother; Pent Stream Stour; Little Stour Test &
Itchen; Pillhill Brook (Source), Westwood Stream, Bow
Lake, R. Dever, Sholing Common Streams, R. Dun,
Wallop Brook
Promote the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
Include SuDS in new urban and rural developments where
appropriate, and retrofit in priority areas where possible
including highways. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced
through the improved design and management of surface
water drainage (SE0276)
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2012
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners;
Natural
England;
Forestry
Commission;
Developers;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs;
Countryside
Management
Service (CMS)
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
250
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice
advice on pesticide use by land managers within the
agricultural and amenity sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks,
highways, railways). Outcome: Diffuse pesticide pollution
reduced through the adoption of best practices. (SE0216)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Research into locations of non-agricultural pesticide
South East RBD
problem areas and their solutions, including pesticide use
on highways. Outcome: Codes of practice and
Memorandum of Understanding with Highways Agency and
Local Government to limit pollution (SE0290)
2012
Environment
Agency
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Local partnership initiatives to raise awareness and address South East RBD
the risk to groundwater by specific activities in urban areas.
Outcome: Effective and appropriate pollution prevention
measures are implemented. (SE0252)
2011
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Seek agreement with local authorities regarding the use of South East RBD
diuron and persistent pesticides in Source Protection Zones.
Surveillance monitoring where required following the
withdrawal of diuron from use in the UK. Outcome:
Improved water quality resulting from the use of diuron and
persistent pesticides in priority groundwater bodies including
East Kent Chalk - Stour; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk
(SE0296)
Date
2012
Local campaign to maintain a Memorandum of
Understanding with Dover District Council, and take action
to prevent further impact on the Drellingore public water
supply by diuron or other pesticides. Outcome: No further
pesticide pollution of public water supply. (SE0249)
2012
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Environment
Agency
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Agency; Local
Authorities
(Highways
Agency)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Targeted advice and regulation to ensure appropriate
South East RBD
management of surface water systems, to reduce
contaminants in discharges including consideration of gully
cleaning, trapping fats, oils and grease. Outcome:
Reduction of chemical and physico chemical pollutants
contributing to the failure to achieve good ecological status.
(SE0301)
Establish and maintain local advice led partnerships to
improve farm and land management practices, to reduce
diffuse pollution from agriculture and amenity. Outcome:
Land managers apply best practice land management
techniques, to improve water quality impacted upon by
diffuse pollution. (SE0224)
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Date
2012
Adur & Ouse; Herrings Stream , Little Horsted Stream 2011
, Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield , Ouse from
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst , Pellingford
Brook , R. Adur East , Ridgewood Stream , River Adur
East (Sakeham) , River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast , Tickerage Stream
Arun & Western Streams; Loxwood Stream
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels: Cuckmere from
Warbleton to Lower Horsebridge, Hugletts Stream,
Wick Street Stream at Upper Dicker
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners
(Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
National
Farmers'
Union)
253
Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Encourage sustainable and efficient use of salt/grit used on South East RBD
motorways and highways. Outcome: efficient application of
salt and grit used on highways, resulting in a reduction in
pollutants contained in urban run-off (SE0215)
Date
2012
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Identify hot spots for sediment and other pollutants from
highway run off and prepare management plans to reduce
the risks. Outcome: Reduction of diffuse pollution from
urban sources and management plans in place (SE0232)
2012
Highways
Agency;
Highways
Agency
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Promote good practice to avoid pollution from construction Coggins Mill Stream; East Stour; Loose Stream;
sites. Outcome: Reduction in pollution incidents caused by Monks Brook; R. Dever; Socknersh Stream
poor construction site management (SE0270)
2010
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency;
Central
Government;
Construction
Industry;
Sustainable
Business
Partnerships)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
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Agency; Local
Authorities
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification;
Direct biological
pressures
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Investigate and where appropriate manage physical impacts Sussex; Sussex East; Isle of Wight East coastal water 2012
of commercial inshore fisheries to improve marine
bodies
biodiversity and fisheries productivity, through the Sensitive
Area Management Plan for the Sussex coast. Outcome:
Identify, designate and manage specific sites within the
Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District. It is intended that
subject to changes in policy, these actions will be
progressed by the relevant Inshore Fisheries and
Conservation Authority, and support the process of Marine
Conservation Zone designation in the Eastern Channel
(SE0241)
Promote the targeted mapping of land drainage discharges South East RBD
(fields, highways, rural roads) to better assess their impact
on water quality and adopt appropriate control measures.
Outcome: Production of land drainage map to identify and
investigate sources of pollutants, and actions put in place to
prevent environmental impact. Less diffuse pollution in
related waters. (SE0275)
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2012
Sussex
Inshore
Fisheries and
Conservation
Authority
(Environment
Agency;
Natural
England; Local
Authorities;
NonGovernmental
Organisations)
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Partnership
Board; Local
Authorities;
Land
managers and
owners; Royal
Town Planning
Institute;
Highways
Agency;
Natural
England)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Ammonia;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Local initiative with Highways Agency and local authorities Brighton Chalk Block
to determine amount of road drainage to Source Protection
Zone 1 and seek alternative options. Initial pilot in Brighton
and Hove. Outcome: Better protection of groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0251)
Date
2012
Further investigation following pilot study, to assess impacts Brighton Chalk Block
of different nitrate and pesticide loading rates and
applications from chalk farmland on groundwater.
Outcome; Improved knowledge, leading to improvements in
groundwater quality through better risk management.
(SE0228)
2012
Environment
Agency
(Brighton and
Hove City
Council;
Southern
Water)
2012
Environment
Agency
SSSI / N2k Actions
Physical
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
modification
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
a Flood Management Programme (see Annex D) (SE0326)
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Agency;
Highways
Agency (Local
Authorities)
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Local Government
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
Implementation of Appropriate Coastal Management (see
Annex D) (SE0327)
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Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2012
Local
Authorities
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C.9 Mining and quarrying
There are very few mining and quarrying operations in this river basin district. Gypsum mining for plasterboard takes place near
Battle in East Sussex, and historical coal mining activities in East Kent has resulted in the subsidence of local wetlands, and a
plume of contaminated groundwater that continue to have an impact. It is likely that this plume will remain a potential threat to
surface water bodies and wetland systems for many years to come.
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Mining and quarrying
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Mining and quarrying
National Actions
Abstraction and Extension of abstraction control to include previously
South East RBD
other artificial
exempt uses (abstractions by Ports and Harbour authorities
flow pressures
from tidal waters under certain conditions likely to remain
exempt) (SE0002)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water
South East RBD
Resources Act S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations,
contaminated land legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural
Fuel Oils Regulations). Make use of site specific notices to
remove pollution risks to groundwater (SE0066)
Hazardous
Coal Authority minewater pumping schemes to prevent
substances and intrusion (SE0052)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
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South East RBD
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
Implemented Coal Authority
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Mining and quarrying
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Hazardous
Coal Authority minewater restoration programme (SE0053) South East RBD
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Date
Implemented Coal Authority
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
South East RBD
2012
South East RBD
Implemented Land
managers and
owners; Local
Authorities
Registrations (in conjunction with Standard Rules) Implement new regulatory approach (via Environmental
Permitting Regulations) arising from implementation of the
new Groundwater Directive (2006/116/EC) (SE0089)
Nitrate;
Comply with local authority contaminated land legislation
Hazardous
Notices. Make use of site specific notices to remove
substances and pollution risk to groundwater (SE0156)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
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Agency
(Industry
leads; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
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Mining and quarrying
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
2010
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Agency
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Mining and quarrying
Pressures
Description of the action
Local Actions
Ammonia;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Assess the impact of historic coal mining on chalk
groundwater, streams and marshes in East Kent, and
identify future work required. Outcome: Action plan to
improve groundwater and surface water body quality.
(SE0195)
Water bodies in East Kent including East Kent Chalk 2012
Stour groundwater body and associated surface water
bodies
Produce a scoping report for British Gypsum, Battle on all
Kent Weald Eastern - Rother
potential impacts of present day mining activity, waste
disposal and discharges on groundwater and associated
surface water systems and implications of improvements to
groundwater body classification on surface water body
classification. Outcome: Action plan to improve
groundwater and surface water body quality. (SE0266)
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Date
2012
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Mining and quarrying
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Review of groundwater and surface water quality monitoring East Kent Chalk - Stour
in East Kent Coalfields to determine state of network and
spread of plume from former coal mine process water to
assess potential ongoing impact on surface water bodies
and groundwater dependant terrestrial ecosystems.
Outcome: Action plan to improve groundwater and surface
water body quality. (SE0292)
Date
2012
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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C.10 Navigation
Ports and marinas provide important regional infrastructure supporting local economies and businesses. Ports handle approximately 95 per
cent of UK trade in tonnage terms. Domestic coastal freight services contribute to reducing road congestion and can provide a more
environmentally friendly mode of transport than road or rail. The South East River Basin District has a number of important international ports
including Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover.
Shipping relies on safe access to water of an adequate depth for access to markets. Some ports have statutory duties to maintain waters to
specified depths and undertake dredging activities to maintain and deepen channels. Metal concentrations in the South East estuarine
sediments and levels of chemicals used as anti-foulants are high in a number of locations. This contamination can be released into the water as
a result of dredging or disturbance. This causes operational problems for port and harbour authorities that may need to dredge for navigation
purposes and for some shellfisheries.
The South East coast is also popular with tourists and there are a significant number of marinas and small ports, for example at Brighton and
on the Isle of Wight. A British Marine Federation report on marinas and moorings for both inland and coastal sectors illustrated that the demand
for moorings exceeds the supply in coastal waters. The Environment Agency is the navigation authority in Rye harbour.
Table C10: Actions for the navigation sector
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Navigation
National Actions
Abstraction and Extension of abstraction control to include previously
South East RBD
other artificial
exempt uses (abstractions by Ports and Harbour authorities
flow pressures
from tidal waters under certain conditions likely to remain
exempt) (SE0002)
Dredging
(sediment
management)
Develop dredging and disposal framework (Ports sector),
which will provide guidance to all those undertaking or
permitting navigation dredging and dredged material
disposal activities to assist in achieving the statutory
objectives of the Water Framework Directive and related
EQS Directive (2008/105/EEC) and refine local measures
as appropriate (where not disproportionately costly or
technically infeasible) (SE0040)
Physical
modification
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
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Date
2012
Environment
Agency
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
Implemented Environment
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Agency
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Implemented Environment
Agency
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2010
Apply national guidance framework on disposal of dredgings Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
to refine local measures as appropriate (where not
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
disproportionately costly or technically infeasible) (SE0181) Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
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Fisheries
Agency; Defra
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Apply national guidance framework on dredging to refine
local measures as appropriate (where not disproportionately
costly or technically infeasible) (SE0182)
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Review existing controls for disposal of dredgings inside
and outside harbour limits as appropriate (SE0190)
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
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Fisheries
Agency; Defra
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Fisheries
Agency; Defra
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Review existing controls for dredging inside and outside
harbour limits as appropriate (SE0191)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2012
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Tributyltin (TBT)
compounds
EU-wide non-application of TBT to boat hulls from July
South East RBD
2003. From January 2008 TBT should not be used on ship
hulls or there should be a coating to prevent leaching of
underlying TBT anti-foulants (SE0186)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Develop national guidance framework on disposal of
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2010
dredgings to inform Programme of Measures to meet Water Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Framework Directive objectives (SE0183)
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
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Fisheries
Agency; Defra
Implemented EU
Defra
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Develop national guidance framework on dredging to inform
Programme of Measures to meet Water Framework
Directive objectives (SE0184)
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Arun; Beaulieu River; Bembridge Harbour
2010
Lagoon; Black Water Lagoons; Chichester Harbour;
Chichester Harbour East; Cuckmere; Eastern Yar;
Great Deep; Isle Of Wight East; Kent North; Kent
South ; Langstone Harbour; Langstone Oysterbeds;
Lymington; Medina; Newtown River; Old Mill Ponds;
Ouse; Pagham Harbour; Pagham Lagoon; Portsmouth
Harbour; Rother; Solent; Southampton Water; Sowley
Marsh; Stour (Kent); Sussex; Sussex East; Ternery
Pool; ; Wallington; Western Yar; Whitstable Bay;
Wootton Creek
Tributyltin (TBT)
compounds
Help prevent illegal use of old TBT containing products
(SE0187)
South East RBD
Implemented British Marine
Federation;
Royal Yachting
Association
(British
Waterways;
Environment
Agency)
Tributyltin (TBT)
compounds
Tributyltin (TBT)
compounds
EU-wide ban on marketing of TBT as a biocide in the EU
(SE0185)
Investigate the reason for failure: to assess the contribution
from dredging or disposal activities on EQS compliance as
appropriate (SE0188)
South East RBD
Implemented EU
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
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Adur; Aldingbourne Rife; Cuckmere From Alfriston To 2012
Arlington; Great Stour Between A2 And West
Stourmouth; Great Stour Between Ashford And Wye;
Great Stour Between Wye And A2; Kent South ;
Lower Rother From Robertsbridge To Iden; R. Arun
(U/S Pallingham); R. Rother (West Sussex); River
Blackwater; Solent; Southampton Water; Test (Lower)
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Environment
Agency
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Local Actions
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Date
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority
sites through partnership working. Agree sites and action
with the South East England Non-Native Invasive Species
Action Group. Outcome: Spread of problem invasive
species stopped and reversed, protecting important
nationally and internationally designated habitats under
threat from this pressure (SE0201)
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
2012
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
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Navigation
Pressures
Description of the action
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Run campaign to educate boat users regarding disposal of
toilet waste, oil, solvent, paint and cleaning products in
waters at risk from diffuse pollution. Outcome: This will
supplement other actions and help ensure no deterioration
in relevant water bodies (SE0294)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Transitional: Lymington, Beaulieu River, Southampton 2012
Water Medina, Wotton Creek, Bembridge Harbour,
Lagoon, Wallington, Chichester Harbour East, Rother,
Sour (Kent), Eastern Yar
SSSI / N2k Actions
Physical
Adopt the Maintenance Dredging Protocol to ensure all
South East RBD
modification;
conservation aspects are considered in relation to the
Priority
Natura 2000 network, in connection with maintenance
Hazardous
dredging requirements. Where possible, the consideration
Substances,
of ensuring good status or good ecological potential will be
Priority
included in the production of the Baseline Document.
Substances and Outcome: Production of agreed Baseline Documents by
Specific
Ports and Harbour Authorities where maintenance dredging
Pollutants
occurs. (SE0309)
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2012
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
British Marine
Federation;
Ports and
Harbours
Authorities;
Royal Yachting
Association;
Environmental
NGOs)
Defra; Ports
and Harbours
Authorities
(Marine and
Fisheries
Agency;
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency; Solent
Forum)
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C.11 Urban and transport
Retail, health and business services are the largest employment sectors in the South East river basin district. The economy of many coastal
and inland locations also rely heavily on tourism. To support the growth of the district there is a need to accommodate new housing and
associated infrastructure in the South East . For example, a number of Ecotowns have been proposed, and there are plans to expand existing
towns and some villages. It is vital that this growth is planned and delivered in a way that protects the water environment.
Runoff and drainage from urban areas and transport infrastructure can contain a range of contaminants including sewage, metals, sediment
and other substances that wash directly into rivers or enter via the sewerage network. Extreme runoff events are likely to become more
frequent as climate change continues. The legacy of land contamination in some areas has led to pollution of groundwater resources and some
of rivers.
New development requires planning policies to avoid and reduce potential impacts of proposed development on water resources, water quality,
biodiversity, river restoration, green infrastructure, contaminated land and surface water management and flood risk. These need to be
reflected in practice on the ground across several sectors, including urban and transport. For example, the use of sustainable drainage
systems, water efficiency, and best practice during construction and maintenance of buildings and the transport network.
Encouraging the sustainable use and management of water resources and a move to more sustainable drainage systems will help reduce the
impacts associated with abstraction and urban runoff, with benefits for all water users. Sustainable and integrated drainage systems also offer
potential benefits for managing the risk of flooding in urban areas.
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Urban and transport
National Actions
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water
South East RBD
Resources Act S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations,
contaminated land legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural
Fuel Oils Regulations). Make use of site specific notices to
remove pollution risks to groundwater (SE0066)
Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
Hazardous
Follow pesticides statutory Code of Practice - comply with South East RBD
substances and published advice for operators on control of plant protection
non-hazardous
products (SE0061)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Land
managers and
owners
Hazardous
Follow Pesticides Code of Practice - comply with published South East RBD
substances and advice for operators on control of plant protection products
non-hazardous
(SE0058)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Implemented Industry leads;
Land
managers and
owners
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Follow the SUDS (sustainable drainage systems) Interim
substances and Code of Practice - comply with published advice for
non-hazardous
operators (SE0168)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Industry leads
Hazardous
Comply with new EC Sustainable Use of Pesticides
substances and Directive to control use of Plant Protection Products
non-hazardous
(SE0047)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
2012
Hazardous
Implementation of Network Rail Pesticide protocol (SE0155) South East RBD
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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managers and
owners
Implemented Industry leads
(Environment
Agency)
274
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Comply with WRA consent conditions (SE0054)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
Nitrate
South East RBD
Implemented Land
managers and
owners
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
Follow advice on controlling nitrate releases to land and
water (SE0074)
Nitrate;
Provide development planning standing advice (SE0084)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology;
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Registrations (in conjunction with Standard Rules) Implement new regulatory approach (via Environmental
Permitting Regulations) arising from implementation of the
new Groundwater Directive (2006/116/EC) (SE0089)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
National Fire Service Protocol to minimise the risk of
pollution during fire emergencies (SE0115)
South East RBD
Implemented National Fire
Service
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Agency
(Industry
leads; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Physical
modification
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
2010
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Agency
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Water Framework Directive mitigation measures manual for South East RBD
flood and coastal erosion risk management and land
drainage activities. This manual will set out best practice
options for measures to mitigate against the impacts of such
activities upon ecology. This will be used to ensure that new
and existing schemes and management activities will take
into consideration Water Framework Directive requirements
and will results in minimal ecological damage. (SE0146)
Date
2010
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Actions to reduce the physical impacts of urban
development activities in artificial or heavily modified water
bodies (as specified in annex B) (SE0147)
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
General guidance to improve Pesticide use through the
Amenity Forum (SE0150)
South East RBD
Implemented Amenity Forum
Physical
modification
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Agency
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Physical
modification
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Environment Agency and Highways Agency Memorandum South East RBD
of Understanding (MoU) and associated initiatives (SE0180)
Date
Implemented Highways
Agency
Investigations into the ecological outcomes of measures
South East RBD
required to mitigate against the effects of flood and coastal
risk management activities, improving the understanding of
the cost/benefit and technical feasibility of such measures
and developing understanding of the underlying processes,
ecological responses and applicability. Case studies will be
used and the outcomes will have a national application.
(SE0142)
2010
Hazardous
Highways Agency Programme to investigate soakaways
substances and (SE0060)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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Agency
Implemented Highways
Agency
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Local Actions
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Ensure that local spatial plans include policies to secure
South East RBD
developer contributions for retrofitting water efficiency
measures in existing housing stock, in water stressed areas.
Outcome: From 2011 adopted local spatial plans, such as
Area Action Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents,
include policies to seek Section 106 monies (and
Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for the retrofitting of existing housing stock in
water stressed areas. This will reduce the pressure of
increased abstraction on the environment. (SE0220)
2011
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Ensure that local spatial planning policies for new
South East RBD
development set out strong requirements for water
efficiency measures. Outcome: Adopted Development Plan
Documents include policies on (i) water efficiency measures
for new development that seek to achieve Code for
Sustainable Homes Level 3 and 4 (105 litres a day per
capita consumption) as a minimum, and (ii) water efficiency
measures for business and commercial developments (such
as rainwater harvesting and recycling). (SE0219)
2012
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; Land
managers and
owners; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Promote small-scale storage reservoirs to businesses,
where they can be justified in the context of the twin track
approach of resource development and demand
management, and are proven to be resilient to a range of
hydrological events. Outcome: Abstraction pressures are
reduced during low flow periods (SE0271)
Implemented Environment
Agency (South
East England
Development
Agency;
National
Farmers'
Union)
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Reduction of demand through specification of water efficient South East RBD
fittings in new and refurbished homes under Building
Regulations. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0288)
Date
2010
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Ensure the requirement for Water Cycle Studies are set out South East RBD
in spatial planning documents and policies where
appropriate, particularly in growth and/or high risk areas.
Recommendations from such studies should be included in
spatial planning policies. Outcome: Requirements for Water
Cycle Studies are set out in spatial planning documents and
policies by 2010, and undertaken for all Growth Areas within
this plan area by 2012. Recommendations are included
within Local Development Documents by 2012. (SE0222)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients
Ensure that Green Infrastructure Strategies maximise
South East RBD
potential benefits for water resources, water quality,
drainage and flood risk management. Outcome: From 2010
all adopted Local Development Documents include Green
Infrastructure Strategies, including sustainable water
management. (SE0217)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
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Authorities
(water users)
281
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Local initiative with Highways Agency and local authorities Brighton Chalk Block
to determine amount of road drainage to Source Protection
Zone 1 and seek alternative options. Initial pilot in Brighton
and Hove. Outcome: Better protection of groundwater and
surface water quality. (SE0251)
Date
2012
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority
sites through partnership working. Agree sites and action
with the South East England Non-Native Invasive Species
Action Group. Outcome: Spread of problem invasive
species stopped and reversed, protecting important
nationally and internationally designated habitats under
threat from this pressure (SE0201)
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
Environment
Agency;
Highways
Agency (Local
Authorities)
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
282
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Local initiative to agree voluntary pollution prevention and
South East RBD
remediation of existing land contamination for at risk sites.
Outcome: Bringing land back into beneficial use and remove
potential sources of groundwater contamination. (SE0250)
Date
2012
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
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South East RBD
Land
managers and
owners
283
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote sustainable water management best practice
South East RBD
through pre-application discussions with developers (as set
out in the Environment Agency's publication 'A guide for
developers') and establish good practice for site clearance
prior to development. Outcome: Builders and developers
design buildings that incorporate sustainable water
management measures. (SE0272)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Business and
Industry)
Implementation of the Ashford Water Cycle Strategy (2006 - East Stour
2031) to ensure growth in Ashford does not compromise
environmental capacity and quality. The first Water Action
Plan (2006 - 2011) will focus on sustainable drainage
systems, water efficiency, water quality of the River Stour
and its tributaries, and water supply and wastewater
infrastructure. Outcome: Improvements in water quality and
supply as a result of growth in Ashford, contributing to
achieving good status. (SE0236)
Implemented Ashford's
Future
(Environment
Agency)
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Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Ensure that local spatial planing documents include policies South East RBD
to secure habitat creation in floodplains through developer
contributions, taking into consideration the Biodiversity
Opportunity Areas. Outcome: From 2011 Development Plan
Documents include polices to seek Section 106 monies
(and Community Infrastructure Levy contributions where
relevant) for floodplain habitat creation. To help address
diffuse pollution, and contribute to flood storage measures.
(SE0218)
Date
2012
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Promote the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
Include SuDS in new urban and rural developments where
appropriate, and retrofit in priority areas where possible
including highways. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced
through the improved design and management of surface
water drainage (SE0276)
South East RBD
2012
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Encourage uptake of Voluntary Initiative best practice
advice on pesticide use by land managers within the
agricultural and amenity sectors (e.g. golf courses, parks,
highways, railways). Outcome: Diffuse pesticide pollution
reduced through the adoption of best practices. (SE0216)
South East RBD
Implemented Voluntary
Initiative
Partnership
(Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities)
Physical
modification
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Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency; South
East England
Partnership
Board)
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
285
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Research into locations of non-agricultural pesticide
South East RBD
problem areas and their solutions, including pesticide use
on highways. Outcome: Codes of practice and
Memorandum of Understanding with Highways Agency and
Local Government to limit pollution (SE0290)
Date
2012
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Local partnership initiatives to raise awareness and address South East RBD
the risk to groundwater by specific activities in urban areas.
Outcome: Effective and appropriate pollution prevention
measures are implemented. (SE0252)
2011
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Local campaign to maintain a Memorandum of
Understanding with Dover District Council, and take action
to prevent further impact on the Drellingore public water
supply by diuron or other pesticides. Outcome: No further
pesticide pollution of public water supply. (SE0249)
2012
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Highways
Agency)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
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East Kent Chalk - Stour
Environment
Agency
286
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Targeted advice and regulation to ensure appropriate
South East RBD
management of surface water systems, to reduce
contaminants in discharges including consideration of gully
cleaning, trapping fats, oils and grease. Outcome:
Reduction of chemical and physico chemical pollutants
contributing to the failure to achieve good ecological status.
(SE0301)
Date
2012
Encourage sustainable and efficient use of salt/grit used on South East RBD
motorways and highways. Outcome: efficient application of
salt and grit used on highways, resulting in a reduction in
pollutants contained in urban run-off (SE0215)
2012
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December 2009
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
Highways
Agency; Local
Authorities
287
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
What will happen
Identify hot spots for sediment and other pollutants from
highway run off and prepare management plans to reduce
the risks. Outcome: Reduction of diffuse pollution from
urban sources and management plans in place (SE0232)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Test & Itchen Catchment
Promote good practice to avoid pollution from construction Coggins Mill Stream; East Stour; Loose Stream;
sites. Outcome: Reduction in pollution incidents caused by Monks Brook; R. Dever; Socknersh Stream
poor construction site management (SE0270)
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Date
2012
2010
Highways
Agency;
Highways
Agency
Local
Authorities
(Environment
Agency;
Central
Government;
Construction
Industry;
Sustainable
Business
Partnerships)
288
Urban and transport
Pressures
Description of the action
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Promote the targeted mapping of land drainage discharges South East RBD
(fields, highways, rural roads) to better assess their impact
on water quality and adopt appropriate control measures.
Outcome: Production of land drainage map to identify and
investigate sources of pollutants, and actions put in place to
prevent environmental impact. Less diffuse pollution in
related waters. (SE0275)
Investigations to identify areas at risk of contaminants from
urban and transport activities, and develop targeted
pollution prevention partnerships. Develop Memorandum Of
Understanding. Outcome: Reduction in pollution from non
agricultural pesticides, road drainage, road salt,
hydrocarbons and foul drainage. (SE0246)
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Date
2012
Arun & Western Streams Hastings Beds; Brighton
2012
Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham Group;
Central Hants Lambeth Group; Chichester-WorthingPortsdown Chalk; East Hants Lambeth Group;
Hastings Beds Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels; IOW
Southern Downs Chalk; Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk;
Kent Romney Marsh; Kent Weald Eastern - Rother;
Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Lower Greensand
Arun & Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk; South East Hants Bracklesham Group
Environment
Agency (South
East England
Partnership
Board; Local
Authorities;
Land
managers and
owners; Royal
Town Planning
Institute;
Highways
Agency;
Natural
England)
Environment
Agency;
Highways
Agency (Local
Authorities)
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C.12 Water industry
There are two water and sewerage service companies operating in the South East River Basin District – Southern Water and Thames Water. In
addition, four water-only companies also operate in the District: Veolia Water Southeast (previously Folkestone and Dover Water Supply);
South East Water; Portsmouth Water; and Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water.
Protecting waters means that sewage effluents must be treated to a very high standard and abstractions limited to ensure acceptable minimum
flows remain in rivers and estuaries, including those that are groundwater fed. This presents a challenge to water companies, in managing the
pressures on the both sewerage systems and water supply infrastructure, to meet environmental quality and quantity requirements whilst
accommodating the demands of growth across the District.
Although the water industry is regulated consistently across the country as a whole, the challenges companies face varies significantly across
the District in a number of ways. For example, one important difference is the source of the drinking water supplied by the industry. The
dominant source of water across the District is from groundwater; typically around 60% is from the Chalk that comprises the South Downs for
example, other aquifers account for about another 20%. However, the District also has a number of important abstractions from rivers. The
rivers in the District are predominantly dependent on surface drainage (such as the River Ouse) with little support from groundwater. This
means that their flows can be more variable and perhaps less reliable: many of the rivers and streams of Sussex have this characteristic. This
means that the water companies of the District have to operate in varying ways to provide a secure, high quality supply. In managing the use of
resources across the District, the Environment Agency must ensure that river flow and groundwater regimes can also support the many high
value river and wetland ecosystems such as the River Itchen, Chichester and Langstone Harbour, the Arun Valley, the Pevensey Levels, and
Romney Marsh.
A large proportion of the population lives near the coast and this also reduces flexibility to recycle wastewater. A high population density and
low rainfall compounds the demand for scare water resources, especially during droughts. The entire District is in an area agreed by Defra of
Serious Water Stress and all the water companies have begun working together to optimise the planning process to find the best way to share
precious water resources across the region. Population growth and the effects of climate change have led to more pressure on rivers. This is
illustrated by an increase in failures of the Freshwater Fisheries Directive, which has risen from failures at 3 stretches in 2000 to 24 in 2007.
Table C 12: Actions for the Water Industry sector
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Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Water Industry
National Actions
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Extension of abstraction control to include previously
South East RBD
exempt uses (abstractions by Ports and Harbour authorities
from tidal waters under certain conditions likely to remain
exempt) (SE0002)
2012
Environment
Agency
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Prioritisation of vulnerable groundwater areas which may
need provision of first time rural sewerage under Water
Resources Act (1991) s101 targeting Source Protection
Zone 1 and Groundwater Flooding areas. Outcome identification of priority areas to use in liaison with Local
Planning Authorities (SE0011)
'Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham
2012
Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group; ChichesterWorthing-Portsdown Chalk; Hastings Beds Cuckmere
and Pevensey Levels; IOW Southern Downs Chalk;
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk; Kent Romney Marsh; Kent
Weald Eastern - Rother; Lower Greensand Arun &
Western Streams; River Itchen Chalk; River Test
Chalk; Lower Greensand Adur & Ouse; Arun &
Western Streams Hastings Bed; East Hants Lambeth
Group; South East Hants Bracklesham Group
Environment
Agency
Ammonia;
Water Company proposal to improve integrity of sewers
Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk
Nitrate;
and impact on groundwater by nitrates and other chemicals
Hazardous
via phased improvement programme, under PR09 (SE0015)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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2012
Southern
Water
291
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Chlortoluron
What will happen
Re-direct existing CSF resource to address issue.
(DrWPA0033)
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Test (Lower)
Water Company assesment of integrity of sewer network to East Kent Chalk - Stour
assess potential nitrogen inputs from sewerage system in
Source Protection Zone area of Deal, with view to reducing
losses to ground. (SE0160)
Hazardous
Water Company research in to integrity of sewers and
substances and impact on groundwater by nitrates and other chemicals
non-hazardous
(SE0170)
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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Kent Isle of Thanet Chalk
Date
2010
Natural
England
2012
Water
companies
2012
Water
companies
292
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Review of groundwater quality monitoring at public water
East Kent Chalk - Stour
supply abstractions to ensure that all indicators of impact by
sewage are monitored for. (SE0171)
Date
2012
Comply with Environment Agency Notices (Water
South East RBD
Resources Act S86 and S161, Groundwater Regulations,
contaminated land legislation, Silage Slurry and Agricultural
Fuel Oils Regulations). Make use of site specific notices to
remove pollution risks to groundwater (SE0066)
Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities)
Water
companies
Hazardous
Follow the SUDS (sustainable drainage systems) Interim
substances and Code of Practice - comply with published advice for
non-hazardous
operators (SE0168)
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
South East RBD
Implemented Industry leads
Nitrate
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Sludge Regulations - comply with published advice to
operators (SE0077)
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Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate
What will happen
Provision of first time rural sewerage schemes (SE0076)
Nitrate
Sludge Regulations - monitoring and enforcement (SE0078) South East RBD
Nitrate;
Implement Groundwater Protection: Policy and Practice Hazardous
External education on groundwater pollution prevention
substances and (SE0087)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
South East RBD
Nitrate;
Development planning structure plans - influence location of South East RBD
Hazardous
development to protect groundwater (SE0086)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
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December 2009
Date
Implemented Water
companies
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Implemented Land
managers and
owners;
Environment
Agency
Implemented Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
294
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Nitrate;
PR09 – Water Company spending review. Water
Hazardous
Framework Directive specific obligations (SE0082)
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Comply with discharge consent conditions (SE0081)
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nitrate;
PR04 – Water Company spending review (SE0088)
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
South East RBD
Implemented Water
companies
South East RBD
Implemented Central
Government
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Government
295
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Nitrate;
Comply with local authority contaminated land legislation
Hazardous
Notices. Make use of site specific notices to remove
substances and pollution risk to groundwater (SE0156)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
South East RBD
Implemented Land
managers and
owners; Local
Authorities
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
River Medina
2010
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
(Metals)
What will happen
Registrations (in conjunction with Standard Rules) Implement new regulatory approach (via Environmental
Permitting Regulations) arising from implementation of the
new Groundwater Directive (2006/116/EC) (SE0089)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Improvement to water company assets at a location in the
Isle of Wight Catchment, to deliver benefits against the
pressures identified. The improvement is to install a new
secondary treatment plant at Highwood Lane STW.
(SE0094)
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Agency
(Industry
leads; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
Southern
Water
296
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Conduct modelling to assess bacteriological impact on
Solent; Southamptom Water; River Beaulieu
Shellfish Waters from the 2 STWs in Southampton Water to
establish if UV disinfection is required: Slowhill Copse STW
and Ashlett Creek STW. - A scheme to install event/duration
monitoring at 3 locations: Fire Station Lane CSO, Ashlett
Creek STW Storm Overflow and Dibles Road Pumping
Station CSO. (SE0098)
Date
2011
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Conduct modelling to assess bacteriological impact on
River Itchen; Solent; Southampton Water; East
Shellfish Waters from the 3 STWs in Southampton Water: Hampshire Catchment
Portswood STW, Woolston STW and Millbrook STW to
establish if UV disinfection is required. - A scheme to install
event/duration monitoring at Bursledon Bridge STW storm
overflow. (SE0099)
2011
Southern
Water
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Improvements to water company assets: -A scheme to
install event/duration monitoring at 8 locations in the East
Hampshire Catchment to assess the impacts of storm
events on Shellfish Waters. (SE0113)
2011
Southern
Water
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Conduct modelling to assess bacteriological impact on
Solent
Shellfish Waters from Norton CSO and CEO. – A scheme to
install event/duration monitoring at 11 locations on the Isle
of Wight. (SE0097)
2011
Southern
Water
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Conduct modelling on Weatherlees STW to assess
bacteriological impact on Shellfish Waters (SE0096)
2011
Southern
Water
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
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English Channel
Southern
Water
297
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Research and development on the fate and transport of
phosphate in groundwater to determine its impact on
surface waters (SE0116)
Phosphate
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
Plans, processes and programmes (such as the
South East RBD
Environment Agency Navigation and Recreation strategies)
will be aligned to the requirements of hydromorphology to
achieve Water Framework Directive objectives (especially
ecological potential). This will be two fold: i) Mitigation
measures required to reach good ecological potential will be
identified in and delivered through such plans, and ii) the
prioritisation of environmental improvements will be
influenced by the specific requirements to reach Water
Framework Directive objectives. (SE0145)
Implemented Environment
Agency
Physical
modification
A central spatially-enabled hydromorphological database
will be created, this will provide a system that will quickly
and reliably, supply data to better understand
hydromorphological impacts of modifications to water
bodies. it will be used to provide available
hydromorphological data as an input into the
approval/assessment processes for new physical
modifications to ensure compliance with Water Framework
Directive requirements, especially those related to Article
4(7). (SE0117)
2010
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December 2009
South East RBD
Environment
Agency
298
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
General guidance to improve Pesticide use through the
Amenity Forum (SE0150)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Amenity Forum
Saline intrusion
Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies –
Implement abstraction licensing controls to minimise and
manage risks from saline intrusion (SE0176)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Investigation to determine cost effective action to manage
abstraction to support good ecological potential: Hamble,
river Ems, river Lavant and river Wallington (SE0004)
Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants
Chalk; Hamble; R. Ems; R. Lavant (Sussex); R.
Wallington
2012
Portsmouth
Water
(Environment
Agency)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Investigation to determine cost effective action to manage
abstraction to support good ecological potential: Lewes
Winterbourne (SE0005)
Brighton Chalk Block; Winterbourne Steam at Lewes
2012
Southern
Water
(Environment
Agency)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Programme of investigation into the ecological impacts of
managed flows in heavily modified water bodies, for water
supply use (SE0007)
South East RBD
2012
Water
companies
(Environment
Agency)
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
299
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Aldrin, Atrazine,
Diuron,
Isoproturon
What will happen
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this. (DrWPA0038)
Where it will happen
Little Stour
Date
2010
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Liss Hill Brow STW, Liss
Knowles Meadow STW, under the Groundwater Directive
and any subsequent improvement. (SE0009)
Lower Greensand Arun & Western Streams; Lower
Greensand Adur and Ouse
2012
Southern
Water
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of West Marden STW under the
Groundwater Directive and any subsequent improvement.
(SE0012)
Littlehampton Anticline East
2012
Southern
Water
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
300
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
P
ll t t
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Review of consent limits following AMP4 work findings at
Lydd. Investigation of increased flow due to population
growth area, under PR09 (SE0157)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Kent Romney Marsh
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits River Itchen Chalk
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Alresford STW, Morestead STW
under the Groundwater Directive and any subsequent
improvement. (SE0013)
2012
Southern
Water
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Droxford STW under the
Groundwater Directive and any subsequent improvement.
(SE0014)
2015
Southern
Water
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
East Hants Chalk
301
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Further monitoring to confirm risk of failure of WFD Article 7 Little Stour
(DrWPA0040)
Date
2010
Carbetamide,
Dalapon
Further monitoring to confirm risk of failure of WFD Article 7 Darwell Reservoir
(DrWPA0035)
2010
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Review of storm overflow discharge following AMP4 work
findings - ongoing investigation at Ottinge Waste Water
Pumping Station (SE0158)
2012
Environment
Agency
Bentazone,
Triclopyr,
Trichloroacetic
Acid, MCPA,
Chlortoluron,
Carbendazim, ,
Mecoprop,
Cyanazine,
Dalapon,
Glyphosate
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
East Kent Chalk - Stour
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
302
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits River Test Chalk
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Ludgershall STW, Oakley Water
Ridges STW, Overton STW, Whitchurch STW, Ivy Down
Lane Oakley STW, North Waltham STW East Grinstead
STW and Dundridge STW under the Groundwater Directive
and any subsequent improvement. (SE0159)
Date
2012
Consent review following AMP4 investigation of sewage
discharge to ground at Offham, Sussex (SE0043)
Brighton Chalk Block
2012
Environment
Agency
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Lydd STW under the
Groundwater Directive and any subsequent improvement.
(SE0042)
Kent Romney Marsh
2012
Southern
Water
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Southern
Water
303
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Ammonia;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of East Dean STW under the
Groundwater Directive and any subsequent improvement.
(SE0044)
Where it will happen
Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block
Date
2012
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Ottinge STW under the
Groundwater Directive and any subsequent improvement.
(SE0045)
East Kent Chalk - Stour
2012
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Southern
Water
Southern
Water
304
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Hazardous
Investigate apparent increases in salinity associated with
substances and Denge abstraction during low rainfall periods, with view to
non-hazardous
reviewing licence if appropriate. (SE0046)
pollutants;
Nitrate; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Where it will happen
Kent Romney Marsh
Date
2012
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate;
Phosphate;
Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Isoproturon
Investigation of Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial
Ecosystems (GWDTEs) to assess if they have been
significantly damaged as a result of groundwater pollution
(SE0172)
South East RBD
Implemented Environment
Agency
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this. (DrWPA0034)
Test (Lower)
2010
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
305
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this. (DrWPA0037)
Where it will happen
Darwell Reservoir
Metaldehyde
further monitoring/investigations to confirm risk of failure of
WFD Article 7(SE1002)
Coggins Mill Stream; Dudwell; Glottenham Stream
2010
upstream of Robertsbridge; Great Stour between A2
and West Stourmouth; Great Stour between Wye and
A2; Kent Ditch; Limden; Lower Rother from
Robertsbridge to Iden; Rother between Witherenden
Hill and Etchingham; Rother, Coggins Mill conf to
Witherenden Hill; Socknersh Stream; Western Rother;
Western Rother (Upstream Petersfield); Western
Rother Durford
Environment
Agency, Water
companies
Metaldehyde
further monitoring/investigations to confirm risk of failure of
WFD Article 7 (SE1001)
Arlington Reservoir; River Ouse between Isfield and
Coast; Rother between Witherenden Hill and
Etchingham; Wallers Haven from A259 to Coast
Environment
Agency, Water
companies
Isoproturon
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Date
2010
2010
Central
Government;
Environment
Agency
306
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nitrate;
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvements include: Schemes
investigating the impact of Offham STW, Pyecombe East
and West STW's under the Groundwater Directive and any
subsequent improvement. (SE0080)
Nitrate;
Consent review following AMP4 investigation of sewage
Hazardous
discharge to ground at East Dean Waste Water Pumping
substances and Station (SE0175)
non-hazardous
pollutants; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Ammonia; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Brighton Chalk Block
Date
2012
Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk Block
2012
Southern
Water
Environment
Agency
307
Water Industry
Pressures
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Improvement to water company assets at 1 location in the Broad Rife; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
Arun and Western Streams Catchment, to deliver benefits
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for
further investment. The improvement is: - A scheme to
improve the discharge at Coldwaltham STW where there is
a requirement under the Habitats Directive to remove more
phosphate than required by the Urban Waste Water
Treatment Directive. (SE0093)
Date
2010
Improvements to water company assets at a location in the Petty Sewer/Kent Weald Eastern - Rother
Rother Catchment, to deliver benefits against the pressures
identified or investigate the need for further investment. The
improvements include: - A scheme to improve the discharge
from Icklesham STW where there is a requirement under
the CROW act to remove more phosphate, BOD,
Suspended Solids or Ammonia. (SE0095)
2010
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Southern
Water
Southern
Water
308
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 19 locations in
the Arun and Western Streams Catchment, to deliver
benefits against the pressures identified or investigate the
need for further investment. The improvements include: Schemes to ensure compliance with the Groundwater
Directive and Groundwater Daughter Directive at Hillbrow
Hill Brow STW, Liss Knowles Meadow STW and West
Marden STW. Schemes to ensure no deterioration in the
current classification as a result of increased volumes of
discharge from Fittleworth STW, South Ambersham STW
and Ockley West STW, Schemes to ensure compliance with
the Freshwater Fisheries Directive at Chiddingfold STW,
Horsham STW, Lidsey STW and Wisborough Green STW. Schemes to improve the discharges at Chichester STW,
Bosham STW and Thornham STW where there is a
requirement under the Habitats Directive to remove more
nitrogen than required by the Urban Waste Water
Treatment Directive. A scheme to investigate the discharge
from Coldwaltham STW where there is a requirement under
the CROW Act to assess the impact of water
company assets. (SE0104)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Boldings Brook; Broad Rife; Chichester Harbour;
2015
Elsted Stream; Lidsey Rife; Loxwood Stream; North
River; Stanbridge Stream; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment; River Stor; River Kird; River Rother (West
Sussex); River Ems; Hammer Stream (West Sussex);
River Lavant (Sussex); Aldingbourne Rife; Great
Deep; English Channel
Southern
Water
309
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Where it will happen
Hermitage Stream; Hook Lake; Langstone Harbour;
Improvements to water company assets at 61 locations in
the East Hampshire Catchment, to deliver benefits against Portsmouth Harbour; River Alver; Solent; Wallington;
East Hampshire Catchment; River Meon; English
the pressures identified or investigate the need for further
Channel; Workhouse Lake; Great Salterns Lake;
investment. The improvements include: - A scheme to
improve Bishops Waltham STW associated with 2007 inland Fareham Creek; Ports Creek; River Wallington;
Badman Creek; Broom Channel
and marine sensitive areas (eutrophic) designations. - A
scheme to ensure compliance with the Groundwater
Directive and Groundwater Daughter Directive at Droxford
STW. - Schemes to install event/duration monitoring at 42
overflows and UV Disinfection to be installed at Budds Farm
STW and Peel Common STW as referenced in the Shellfish
Water Pollution Reduction Plans. - Schemes to improve the
mandatory failure of the Southsea Bathing Water under the
current Bathing Water Directive. - Schemes to investigate
the discharges from Alver Road Gosport CEO and
Burrfields Road Portsmouth CSO, and Village Road,
Alverstoke WPS where there is a requirement to meet a
target under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. - Schemes to
improve the discharge at Budds Farm STW, Peel Common
STW and Bursledon STW , where there is a requirement und
Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
(SE0110)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2015
Southern
Water
310
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 21 locations in
the Test and Itchen Catchment, to deliver benefits against
the pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - A scheme to
ensure no deterioration in the current classification as a
result of increased volumes of discharge from West Wellow
STW and Evans Close STW. - Schemes to ensure
compliance with the Groundwater Directive and
Groundwater Daughter Directive at Dunbridge STW, East
Grimstead STW, Ivy Down Lane STW, Ludgershall STW,
Morestead STW, New Alresford STW, North Waltham STW,
Oakley Water Ridges STW, Overton STW, Whitchurch
STW. – Requirement to improve the discharge at
Chickenhall Eastleigh STW, Morestead STW, New Alresford
STW and Millbrook STW under the Habitats Directive to
remove more of a determinand than required by the Urban
Waste Water Treatment Directive. - Schemes to improve
the discharge at Redlynch STW where there is a
requirement under the CROW Act to remove more BOD,
Suspended Solids and Ammonia than required by the Urban
Waste Water Treatment directive. Schemes to improve Millbrook STW and Woolston
STW associated with 2007
inland sensitive areas (eutrophic)
designations. (SE0106)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
'River Blackwater; River Itchen; River Test; Sholing
Common Streams; Southampton Water; River Dun;
River Dun, Pillhill Brook; Pillhill Brook (Source)
Date
2015
Southern
Water
311
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 13 locations in
the Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels Catchment, to deliver
benefits against the pressures identified or investigate the
need for further investment. The improvements include: - A
scheme to improve Vines Cross STW associated with 2007
inland sensitive areas (eutrophic) designations. Investigation at Hastings Bathing Water into predicted Poor
Bathing Water quality under the Revised Bathing Water
Directive, event/duration monitors to be installed at: Pilot
Field Hastings CSO, Radcliffe Close Hastings, Rock A Nore
Hastings CEO, Seaside Road Hastings No 2 CSO and
Warrior Square Hastings CSO. - Investigations at Hailsham
North STW and Hailsham South STW to assess its impact
on the CROW Act requirements. - Schemes to ensure
compliance with the Groundwater Directive and
Groundwater Daughter Directive at East Dean STW,
Offham STW and Pyecombe East STW. - Schemes to
ensure no deterioration in the current classification as a
result of increased volumes of discharge
from Lunsford Cross STW. (SE0103)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Hurst Haven at Hailsham; Combe Haven between
Powdermill Str conf and Coast; 'Seaford and
Eastbourne Chalk Block
Date
2015
Southern
Water
312
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Where it will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 11 locations in
River Great Stour, Little Stour, East Stour, River
the Stour Catchment, to deliver benefits against the
Stour, North Sea, Tankerton Bay, English Channel
pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - A scheme to
ensure compliance with the Freshwater Fisheries Directive
at Ashford STW. - Schemes to ensure no deterioration in
the current classification as a result of increased volumes of
discharge from Wye STW, Brook STW and Charing STW. A scheme to ensure compliance with the Groundwater
Directive and Groundwater Daughter Directive at Ottinge
WPS. A scheme to reduce the impact of leaking sewers on
the Thanet Groundwater Management Unit. - Schemes to
improve Canterbury STW, Dambridge STW and Herne Bay
May Street STW associated with 2007 inland sensitive
areas (eutrophic) designations. – Investigation to determine
surface water outfall location to allow the Broadstairs Viking
Bay Bathing Water to meet the requirements of the current
Bathing Water Directive. (SE0102)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2015
Southern
Water
313
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 21 locations in
the Adur and Ouse Catchment, to deliver benefits against
the pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - Schemes to
ensure compliance with the Groundwater Directive and
Groundwater Daughter Directive at Pyecombe West STW
and Streat STW. - Schemes to ensure no deterioration in
the current classification as a result of increased volumes of
discharge from Dial Post STW, Fletching STW, Halland
STW, Lower Beeding STW, Burgess Hill (Goddards Green)
STW, Ripe WWTW, Wivelsfield STW and Monks Gate
STW. - Investigation into predicted Poor Bathing Water
quality under the Revised Bathing Water Directive for
Worthing Bathing Water. Event/duration monitors to be
installed at: Carnegie Rd CSO, Cortis Ave CSO, Marine
Cres CSO, Mertletts Way CSO, Sea Lane Goring CSO, Sea
Lane Worthing CSO, Sompting Rd Penfold Rd CSO,
Sompting Rd CSO, Wallace Ave CSO, and Wigmore Rd
CSO. (SE0105)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Date
Adur; Bevern Stream; Black Sewer; Blakes Gill; Chess 2015
Stream; Cowfold Stream; Honeybridge Stream;
Ridgewood Stream; Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to
Lindfield; Ouse from Cockhaise Brook confluence to
Spithurst;Ouse from Slaugham to Ardingly Resevoir;
River Uck at Uckfield; River Uck, Ridgewood stream
confluence to Ford;
Southern
Water
314
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 11 locations in
the New Forest Catchment, to deliver benefits against the
pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - Schemes to
improve the discharge at Slowhill Copse STW, Lyndhurst
STW and Pennington STW where there is a requirement
under the Habitats Directive to remove more of a
determinand than required by the Urban Waste Water
Treatment Directive - Scheme to install UV disinfection at
Pennington STW as referenced in the Shellfish Water
Pollution Reduction Plans. - Schemes to improve the
discharge at Bank STW and Lyndhurst STW where there is
a requirement under the CROW Act to remove more BOD,
Suspended Solids and Ammonia than required by the Urban
Waste Water Treatment directive. - A scheme to improve
Slowhill Copse STW and Pennington STW associated with
the 2007 inland sensitive areas (eutrophic) designations.
(SE0101)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
'Bartley Water; Black Water; Highland Water; Jacobs
Gutter; Langdown Stream; Lymington River; Solent;
River Beaulieu; Southampton Water.
Date
2015
Southern
Water
315
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Where it will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 7 locations in the Solent; Western Yar; Wootton Creek; Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Catchment, to deliver benefits against the
Catchment; River Medina; River Eastern Yar
pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - A scheme to
improve the discharge at Chillerton STW where there is a
requirement to meet a target under the UK Biodiversity
Action Plan. - A scheme to ensure no deterioration in the
current classification as a result of increased volumes of
discharge from Roud STW and Brading STW - A scheme to
improve the discharge from Newtown STW to meet CROW
Act requirements. - Scheme install event/duration
monitoring at Norton Green CSO as referenced in the
Shellfish Water Pollution Reduction Plans. - A scheme to
relocate the discharge at Fairlee Landfill where there is a
requirement under the Habitats Directive. (SE0112)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
2015
Improvements to water company assets at 6 locations in the 'Boldings Brook; Broad Rife; Elsted Stream; Lidsey
2015
Arun and Western Streams Catchment, to deliver benefits Rife; Loxwood Stream; River Stor; Aldingbourne Rife;
against the pressures identified or investigate the need for River Rother (West Sussex)
further investment. The improvements include: - Schemes
to ensure compliance with the Water Framework Directive
targets for Ammonia, BOD and/or phosphate at Pulborough
STW, Chiddingfold STW, Grayswood STW, Liss STW,
South Harting STW and Warnham STW. - Schemes to
identify investigations to quantify risk from chemicals at
Sidlesham STW and Tangmere STW. (SE0109)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Southern
Water
Southern
Water
316
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 5 locations in the
Rother Catchment, to deliver benefits against the pressures
identified or investigate the need for further investment. The
improvements include: - Schemes to ensure compliance
with the Ammonia and/or phosphate targets under the
Water Framework Directive at Washwell Lane Wadhurst
STW, Battle STW, Sedlescombe STW, Stubbs Lane Brede
STW and Westfield STW. (SE0108)
Where it will happen
Date
Doleham Ditch; Newmill Channel downstream of A28; 2015
Royal Military Canal; Tidebrook; Tributary of Newmill
Channel upstream of Rolvenden
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Improvements to water company assets at 7 locations in the
Adur and Ouse Catchment, to deliver benefits against the
pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - Schemes to
ensure compliance with the Water Framework Directive
phosphate targets at Ashington STW, Balcombe STW,
Foxhill STW, Handcross STW, Staplefield STW, Wivelsfield
STW and Cuckfield STW. (SE0111)
Ouse from Ardingly Resevoir to Lindfield; Ouse from 2015
Cockhaise Brook confluence to Spithurst; Ouse from
Slaugham to Ardingly Resevoir; Ouse, Scrase Bridge
Stream conf to Cockhaise Bk; Honeybridge Stream;
River Adur East; River Uck at Uckfield
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Improvements to water company assets at 1 location in the River Itchen
Test and Itchen Catchment, to deliver benefits against the
pressures identified or investigate the need for further
investment. The improvements include: - Schemes to
identify investigations to quantify risk from chemicals at
Chickenhall Eastleigh STW to be in compliance with the
Water Framework Directive. (SE0100)
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2015
Southern
Water
Southern
Water
Southern
Water
317
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Microbiology
What will happen
Improvements to water company assets at 3 locations in the
Stour Catchment, to deliver benefits against the pressures
identified or investigate the need for further investment.
The improvements include: - Schemes to ensure
compliance with the ammonia and phosphate targets under
the Water Framework Directive at Charing STW, Lenham
STW and Sellindge STW. (SE0107)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
'East Stour; Little Stour; Great Stour between A2 and
West Stourmouth; Great Stour between Ashford and
Wye; Great Stour between Wye and A2
Date
2015
Southern
Water
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants;
Phosphate
Improvements to water company assets at 6 locations in the Hexden Channel; Jury's Gut Sewer at Lydd Ranges
Rother Catchment, to deliver benefits against the pressures
identified or investigate the need for further investment. The
improvements include: - Schemes to ensure compliance
with the Freshwater Fisheries Directive at Hawkhurst North
STW, Iden Green STW and Sandhurst STW. - A scheme to
ensure no deterioration in the current classification as a
result of increased volumes of discharge from Hawkhurst
North STW, Lydd STW, Westfield STW and Wittersham
STW. - A scheme to ensure compliance with the
Groundwater Directive and Groundwater Daughter Directive
at Lydd STW. (SE0092)
2015
Southern
Water
Physical
modification
Monitoring and investigation into mitigation measures
techniques, to establish their effectiveness and improve
understanding of hydromorphological and ecological
interactions. The outcomes from this work will be applied
nationally. (SE0143)
2011
Environment
Agency
Pressures on
groundwater
balance
Investigation to determine cost effective action to manage Brighton Chalk Block
abstraction to support good groundwater quantitative status
(SE0148)
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
318
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Pressures on
groundwater
dependent
ecosystems;
Pressures on
groundwater
balance;
Abstraction
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants
Saline intrusion;
Pressures on
groundwater
dependent
ecosystems
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Investigation to improve confidence in groundwater
quantitative status result (SE0149)
Where it will happen
Date
Brighton Chalk Block; Chichester-Worthing-Portsdown 2012
Chalk; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW Lower
Greensand; Kent Greensand Eastern; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; Littlehampton Anticline East;
Littlehampton Anticline West; Lower Greensand Arun
& Western Streams; Seaford and Eastbourne Chalk
Block
Investigate emissions from STWs and appraise options to
reduce at source or treat at STW, to meet Environmental
Quality Standards and reduce/cease emissions in this or
subsequent rounds. STWs to be assessed: Handcross
STW, Chickenhall Eastleigh WWTW, Tangmere WWTW,
Sidlesham STW, Wadhurst Washwell Lane STW and
Billingshurst STW. (SE0151)
Investigation to verify risk of deterioration in groundwater
quantitative status (SE0177)
'Rother Catchment; Adur & Ouse Catchment; Test &
Itchen Catchment; Arun & Western Streams
Catchment
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2015
Brighton Chalk Block; Central Hants Bracklesham
2012
Group; Central Hants Lambeth Group; ChichesterWorthing-Portsdown Chalk; East Hants Chalk; East
Kent Tertiaries; IOW Central Downs Chalk; IOW
Lower Greensand; IOW Solent Group; Kent Isle of
Thanet Chalk; River Test Chalk; South Hants Lambeth
Group
Environment
Agency
Southern
Water
Environment
Agency
319
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Trichloroacetic
Acid
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
This substance has been banned/shortly to be withdrawn
from use in the UK. No further measures should be
required although surveillance monitoring will be done to
confirm this (DrWPA0032)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
Test (Lower)
Date
2010
Environment
Agency; Water
Companies
Actions to reduce the physical impacts of public water
South East RBD
supply in artificial or heavily modified water bodies e.g.
enabeling fish to access waters up stream and down stream
of reservoirs (as specified in annex B) (SE0344)
Implemented Water
companies
(Environment
Agency)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Promote water recycling and rainwater harvesting where
South East RBD
cost-effective, appropriate and used together with other
demand management measures. Outcome: Reduced water
use so there is enough water for people, their businesses
and the environment in the future. (SE0277)
2012
Environment
Agency
(Central
Government;
Water
companies;
South East
England
Development
Agency)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Encourage all rural businesses to adopt water efficiency
measures, such as rainwater harvesting and recycling and
use of storage reservoirs to support summer irrigation.
Outcome: There is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment. (SE0213)
2012
Environment
Agency;
Central
Government
(Abstractors;
Business and
Industry)
Local Actions
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Isle of Wight Catchment; Rother Catchment; Stour
Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Catchment
320
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Work with the water companies in the South East to
encourage sharing of existing and future resources
including consideration of transfers and interconnectivity of
supply systems. Outcome: Abstraction pressures on the
environment are reduced. (SE0308)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Seek reduction of leakage through increased rate of
South East RBD
replacement of old or damaged pipes, excluding customer
supply pipes. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0298)
Pilot tariff trials to evaluate the ability of variable tariffs to
Rother Catchment; Stour Catchment
reduce demand of metered properties in the future.
Outcome: Reduced water use so there is enough water for
people, their businesses and the environment in the future.
(SE0255)
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
2010
Water
companies
Implemented Water
companies
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Develop and implement a demand management campaign
including targeting specific non-household sectors (e.g.
review Fawley water use, 'Ensuring water for all' project).
Outcome: Abstraction pressures on the environment are
reduced (SE0204)
South East RBD
2010
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Encourage more water companies to achieve universal
water metering more rapidly and to implement variable
tariffs. Outcome: Reduction in per capita consumption will
contribute towards a more sustainable abstraction regime.
(SE0214)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
321
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Coordinated education and awareness on water efficiency
and re-use to promote value of water. Outcome: Reduced
water use so there is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment in the future. (SE0203)
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Reduction of demand through installation of compulsory
meters in domestic properties. Outcome: Reduced water
use so there is enough water for people, their businesses
and the environment in the future. (SE0283)
South East RBD
2010
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Reduction of demand through installation of household
meters on change of occupier. Outcome: Reduced water
use so there is enough water for people, their businesses
and the environment in the future. (SE0284)
South East RBD
Implemented Water
companies
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Seek reduction of leakage through systematic replacement South East RBD
of customer supply pipes. Outcome: Reduced water use so
there is enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0299)
2010
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Run education projects to raise awareness of the
importance of water conservation on the Isle of Wight and
encourage water saving. Outcome: Abstraction pressures
on the water environment are reduced. (SE0295)
Isle of Wight Catchment
Implemented Isle of Wight
Footprint Trust
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Education and awareness on water efficiency to promote
value of water. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is
enough water for people, their businesses and the
environment in the future. (SE0212)
South East RBD
Implemented Water
companies
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Lead
organisation
and partners
Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
Water
companies
Water
companies
322
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
What will happen
Reduction of demand through promotion of free household
meters. Outcome: Reduced water use so there is enough
water for people, their businesses and the environment in
the future. (SE0287)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
Implemented Water
companies
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Reduction of leakage through active leakage control.
South East RBD
Outcome: Reduced water use so there is enough water for
people, their businesses and the environment in the future.
(SE0289)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Options appraisal for action at Biodiversity Action Plan sites East Kent Chalk - Stour; Great Stour between A2 and 2012
perceived to be adversely affected by abstraction: Great
West Stourmouth; Great Stour between Wye and A2;
Stour, Little Stour, and Wingham River. Outcome: Reduced Little Stour; Wingham River
water use so there is enough water for people, their
businesses and the environment in the future. (SE0254)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Review the effectiveness of measures on catchments at risk South East RBD
of flow problems, particularly where climate change could
make problems worse. Outcome: Water Framework
Directive water management measures are effective in the
future. (SE0293)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
2010
Water
companies
Environment
Agency, South
East Water;
Southern
Water; Veolia
Water
Southeast
Implemented Environment
Agency
323
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Undertake further monitoring to confirm risk of failure of the Darwell Reservoir; Little Stour
Drinking Water Standards. Outcome; Improved knowledge,
enabling better risk based protection of drinking water
aquifers. (SE0302)
Date
2010
Direct biological
pressures; Direct
biological
pressures
Contain and control invasive non-native species at priority
sites through partnership working. Agree sites and action
with the South East England Non-Native Invasive Species
Action Group. Outcome: Spread of problem invasive
species stopped and reversed, protecting important
nationally and internationally designated habitats under
threat from this pressure (SE0201)
New Forest Catchment; Arun & Western Streams ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels ; Test & Itchen
2012
Natural
England;
Environment
Agency
(Riparian
owners; Land
managers and
owners;
Forestry
Commission;
Local
Authorities;
Environmental
NGOs)
Glyphosate
Further monitoring to confirm risk of failure caused by
glyphosate. Outcome; Improved knowledge, leading to
improvements in groundwater quality through better risk
management. (SE0230)
Little Stour
2010
Water
companies
Bentazone;
Carbendazim;
Chlortoluron;
Cyanazine;
Dalapon; MCPA;
Mecoprop;
Trichloroacetic
Acid; Triclopyr
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
Environment
Agency; Water
companies
324
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Microbiology;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Nutrients
Nutrients;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
S
ifi
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Implement surface water management plans, ensuring
South East RBD
water quality is considered on a catchment basis. Outcome:
Increase resilience to surface water flooding, with fewer
homes and critical infrastructures flooded. Works also
improve control of diffuse pollution, provide opportunities for
better wildlife habitat, and contribute to no deterioration of
the water environment. (SE0234)
Date
2012
Environment
Agency (Local
Authorities;
Water
companies)
Downs and Harbours Clean Waters Partnership to design
East Hampshire Catchment; Arun & Western Streams Implemented Natural
and implement a strategy to tackle diffuse pollution in the
Catchment
England;
Solent and groundwater in the South Downs. Outcome:
Environment
Meet targets for key Sites of Special Scientific Interest, help
Agency
address wider water quality issues and reverse nitrate
(Portsmouth
trends in potable groundwater sources (SE0209)
Water)
Influence Town and Country Planning Act authorisation
process to help minimise risk of diffuse polllution from new
developments (e.g. implement SUDs and use of Water
Resource Act Planning Guidance). Outcome; Improved
groundwater and surface water quality. (SE0239)
Environment Agency River Basin Management Plan South East River Basin District
Annex C: Actions to deliver objectives
December 2009
South East RBD
Implemented Local
Authorities;
Environment
Agency
325
Water Industry
Pressures
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant)
Organic
pollutants;
Nutrients; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Implementation of the Ashford Water Cycle Strategy (2006 - East Stour
2031) to ensure growth in Ashford does not compromise
environmental capacity and quality. The first Water Action
Plan (2006 - 2011) will focus on sustainable drainage
systems, water efficiency, water quality of the River Stour
and its tributaries, and water supply and wastewater
infrastructure. Outcome: Improvements in water quality and
supply as a result of growth in Ashford, contributing to
achieving good status. (SE0236)
Educate and raise awareness of the impact that small
discharges to ground and surface water have on water
quality of the receiving waters. Provide advice on
maintenance of small treatment plants or advise residents of
the need to connect to the mains sewer system. Outcome:
All small discharges comply with the Water Framework
Directive and other EC Directives. (SE0210)
Date
Implemented Ashford's
Future
(Environment
Agency)
Arun (Lower); Atherfield Stream; Bow Lake; Eden at 2010
Bough Beech; Glottenham Stream upstream of
Robertsbridge; Hilden Brook; Langdown Stream;
Lesser Teise; Loxwood Stream; Marchwood Park
Stream Trb; Marsham and Pannel Sewers; Mid
Medway from Eden Confluence to Yalding;
Pippingford Brook; R. Adur East; R. Adur West; R.
Alre; R. Ems; R. Medina; R. Stor; River Adur East
(Goddards Green); River Itchen; River Itchen
(Cheriton Stream); Sarre Penn, S. Chislet and
Monkton Minster Marshes; Sholing Common Streams;
Tributary of Beult at Sutton Valance; Tributary of Eden
Brook ; Upper Rother, Coggins Mill to Five Ashes;
Westwood Stream
Environment
Agency
Water Industry
Pressures
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants;
Microbiology;
Organic
pollutants;
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Description of the action
What will happen
Promote the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
Include SuDS in new urban and rural developments where
appropriate, and retrofit in priority areas where possible
including highways. Outcome: Diffuse pollution reduced
through the improved design and management of surface
water drainage (SE0276)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
Seek agreement with local authorities regarding the use of South East RBD
diuron and persistent pesticides in Source Protection Zones.
Surveillance monitoring where required following the
withdrawal of diuron from use in the UK. Outcome:
Improved water quality resulting from the use of diuron and
persistent pesticides in priority groundwater bodies including
East Kent Chalk - Stour; Kent Isle Of Thanet Chalk
(SE0296)
2012
Environment
Agency
Targeted advice and regulation to ensure appropriate
South East RBD
management of surface water systems, to reduce
contaminants in discharges including consideration of gully
cleaning, trapping fats, oils and grease. Outcome:
Reduction of chemical and physico chemical pollutants
contributing to the failure to achieve good ecological status.
(SE0301)
2012
Environment
Agency; Local
Authorities
(Water
companies)
Water Industry
Pressures
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Ammonia; Faecal
indicator
organisms;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants;
Nitrate; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
InterReg 4a colaborative project to investigate the long-term South East RBD
sustainability of discharging treated sewage effluent to
ground, subject to satisfactory project scope. Outcome:
Better understanding of mechanisms affecting the
sustainability of treated effluent discharge to ground, to
contribute to water quality improvements and no
deterioration (SE0240)
Further investigation - monitoring to assess the natural
background quality of the groundwater body to ascertain
whether the concentrations of copper are naturally high or
elevated due to anthropogenic reasons. Outcome:
Understanding of whether there is ongoing input of copper
to groundwater and need to take preventative action.
(SE0226)
Date
2010
East Kent Chalk - Stour; IOW Central Downs Chalk; 2012
IOW Southern Downs Chalk; River Itchen Chalk; River
Test Chalk
University of
Brighton
(Environment
Agency; Water
companies)
Environment
Agency
Water Industry
Pressures
Faecal indicator
organisms;
Ammonia;
Nitrate;
Hazardous
substances and
non-hazardous
pollutants; Priority
Substances &
Specific
Pollutants
Nutrients;
Organic
pollutants; Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Priority
Hazardous
Substances,
Priority
Substances and
Specific
Pollutants; Direct
biological
pressures;
Microbiology
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Further investigation - Clarify the evidence that saline
East Kent Chalk - Stour
intrusion is not occurring, and obtain available monitoring
data for groundwater quality monitoring network. Work with
the water company to reduce the 'lack of confidence'
attributed to the saline intrusion test due to apparent lack of
available monitoring. Outcome: Clear understanding of the
status of drinking water aquifers. (SE0225)
Date
2012
Investigate improvements to sewage treatment works, or
South East RBD
appropriate catchment controls, that can be included in the
periodic review 2014, where a sewage treatment works is
identified as causing a failure of status. Outcome: All water
company consented discharges comply with Water
Framework Directive standards and other EC Directives.
(SE0242)
2012
Investigation into Endocrine Disruptors. Outcome: To
understand their impact and put into place appropriate
measures. (SE0244)
Implemented Environment
Agency
South East RBD
Environment
Agency
Environment
Agency
Water Industry
Pressures
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Description of the action
What will happen
Where it will happen
Appraise new public water supply resource options
South East RBD
including investigating role of different generic option types
(e.g. desalination, effluent reuse, transfers and reservoirs) in
context of likely regional supply-demand need. Outcome:
New resource options will not cause a deterioration in status
of any impacted Waterbody and where possible will
contribute to the achievement of good ecological status or
potential. (SE0194)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Date
Implemented Environment
Agency; Water
companies
Water Industry
Pressures
Physical
modification
Description of the action
What will happen
Investigate the need to screen intakes and discharges to
prevent loss or damage to fish populations. Ensure
screening on priority sites. Outcome: Screen intakes and
discharges so as to contribute to the achievement of good
ecological status. (SE0243)
Lead
organisation
and partners
Where it will happen
South East RBD
Date
2012
Environment
Agency
(Fisheries and
Angling
Interests; Land
managers and
owners; Water
companies)
SSSI / N2k Actions
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Options appraisal for action at Site of Special Scientific
Interest perceived to be adversely affected by abstraction :
Poynings (SE0343)
Brighton Chalk Block
2012
South East
Water;
Environment
Agency
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Modify abstraction licences to ensure no adverse effect on
integrity of Natura 2000 site: River Itchen SAC (SE0342)
River Itchen; River Itchen Chalk
2015
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Modify abstraction licence to ensure no adverse effect on
integrity of Natura 2000 site: Dungeness SAC (SE0341)
Kent Romney Marsh
2015
Environment
Agency
(Portsmouth
Water;
Southern
Water)
Environment
Agency (Veolia
Water
Southeast)
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
revoking or amending abstraction licences (see Annex D)
(SE0324)
South East RBD
2012
Environment
Agency
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Lead
organisation
and partners
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
SSSI Management Agreement (see Annex D) (SE0336)
Date
2012
Nutrients
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Pevensey Levels SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and
Rye Bay SSSI and River Test SSSI by implementing AMP
schemes (SE0314)
2010
Southern
Water
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
Implementing AMP schemes (see Annex D) (SE0329)
2012
Water
companies
Nutrients
Contribute to achievement of favourable condition on
Rother Catchment; Test & Itchen Catchment;
Pevensey Levels SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels Catchment;
Rye Bay SSSI, Alresford Pond SSSI and River Test SSSI by
revoking or amending discharge consents (SE0315)
2010
Environment
Agency
Physical
modification;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
Water Level Management Plans (see Annex D) (SE0338)
2012
Water
companies;
Environment
Agency
(Farmers)
Direct biological
pressures;
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures;
Physical
modification
Rother Catchment; Test & Itchen Catchment ;
Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels Catchment
Natural
England
Water Industry
Pressures
Description of the action
Sediments (as a
direct pollutant);
Nutrients
What will happen
Where it will happen
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas by
revoking or amending discharge/PPC consents (see Annex
D) (SE0325)
Date
2012
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Investigation at Site of Special Scientific Interest perceived
to be adversely affected by abstraction (SE0340)
2012
Southern
Water;
Environment
Agency
Nutrients;
Abstraction and
other artificial
flow pressures
Contribute to maintenance of, or restoration to, favourable South East RBD
conservation status on Natura 2000 protected areas through
implementing AMP investigation (see Annex D) (SE0328)
2012
Water
companies
GESO0910BSTD-E-E
Lead
organisation
and partners
River Blackwater; Test (Lower)
Environment
Agency