The Environment Agency is a government body which has wide ranging responsibilities for controlling air, land and water pollution,
and for managing water resources, flood defences and freshwater fisheries across England and Wales.
The Agency has overall statutory duties towards conservation in its role as both regulator and operator,
plus a duty to generally promote conservation of water-related habitats and associated wildlife.
Activities and services:
Conservation Team
- Provides advice on nature conservation in relation to rivers, ponds, wetlands, on protection measures, enhancement, legislation
- Comments and advises on planning applications
- Consenting body for works to rivers and river banks; work affecting the flood plain; water abstraction and discharges; fisheries activities
- Practical habitat restoration work in the catchment area - working with the public as appropriate
Geographic coverage: West Area of the Thames Catchment (including all of Oxfordshire)
Key contacts
Conservation Team
Graham Scholey, Conservation Team Leader Tel: 01491 828346 Fax 01491 828352
Customer Contacts and Authorisations
Data on the Environment, including River Corridor Survey Data (this is usually charged for) Tel: 01491 828316
Collaborative Projects and Funding Bids
Jane Puzey, Partnerships Officer Tel: 01491 828484 Fax: 01491 828510
Notes:
For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed.
M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge
NL - Newsletter
This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities.
Disclaimer: Neither ONCF nor the Northmoor Trust can accept liability for any losses due to the inaccuracy of any information in this Directory. |
