Strengthened coastal flood and erosion role for Environment Agency [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London DEFRA 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Reports that the Environment Agency is to oversee coastal flood and erosion risk management in England. It will also ensure that sustainable long-term Shoreline Management Plans are in place for the English coastline; liaise with local authorities to this end; and ensure that third party flood defences are sustainable. The agency will aim to take a holistic and sustainable approach to flood risk. It will support the implementation of Water Framework Directive objectives. (For full report see L138517.)| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 138606-1001 |
Reports that the Environment Agency is to oversee coastal flood and erosion risk management in England. It will also ensure that sustainable long-term Shoreline Management Plans are in place for the English coastline; liaise with local authorities to this end; and ensure that third party flood defences are sustainable. The agency will aim to take a holistic and sustainable approach to flood risk. It will support the implementation of Water Framework Directive objectives. (For full report see L138517.)