The Environment Agency has recently moved the CamEO catchment from “Normal” to “Prolonged Dry Weather” status. That doesn’t mean we’re officially in drought. What it means is that the Environment Agency is concerned enough about the condition of our rivers, groundwater and water resources to step up monitoring and begin preparing for the possibility ofContinue reading “Prolonged Dry Weather Declared in parts of East Anglia Area 22nd June 2026”
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CamEO Steering Group – Chair’s Report
The past year has been a year of transition for CamEO, with the River Lark Catchment partnership (RLCP) appointed as host and the Water Commission process underway. CamEO Events Held 6th November 2025 Free Webinar with 44 attendees Speaker: Martin Lines, Nature Friendly Farming Network 18th March 2026 Location Carnegie Hall – Thetford AroundContinue reading “CamEO Steering Group – Chair’s Report”
East of England ‘Not Over Last Year’s Drought’
A senior official at Anglian Water (AW) has told a parliamentary committee the region is still getting over last year’s drought. BBC News report
CamEO Conference – Earth and Water – Wed 18th March, Thetford
Please register here. The lowland rivers in CamEO, and the Anglian region more widely, are unlike those in other parts of the country. This conference stems from the need to develop better understanding of how to manage, conserve and restore them. We have known for some time that East Anglian chalk streams are more siltyContinue reading “CamEO Conference – Earth and Water – Wed 18th March, Thetford”
Review of Water Efficiency Standards in the Building Regulations 2010
Consultation This Government would like to hear your views to help shape this review of Water Efficiency Standards in the Building Regulations 2010. This consultation is open to the public, and in particular to anyone with an interest in housing development and water efficiency. The survey is here.
Water Sensitive Cambridge Presents: Water Night!
Presenting ideas, solutions and giving thought to water saving in our homes from rainwater harvesting to composting toilets. Water Sensitive Cambridge present an evening of speakers who bring a breadth of experience and knowledge in how we can save more water in our homes and protect our precious water resources in the region Book here
National Highways Water Quality Plan 2030
National Highways have published their list of priority outfalls that are going to have treatment schemes installed by 2030. Please contact CamEO if priority outfalls are in your catchment area so we can coordinate efforts to ensure the schemes are of good quality and protect the environment. See the report here: See the report here.
How to Make Sustainable Farming Pay Webinar
The Cam and Ely Ouse Catchment Partnership (CamEO) invites you to a webinar How to Make Sustainable Farming Pay to gain a greater understanding of how nature friendly farming is viable. Martin Lines, CEO, of The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) will talk about the approach he has adopted on his farm in South Cambridgeshire.Continue reading “How to Make Sustainable Farming Pay Webinar”
Government water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes
Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets. (164 kB) – GOV.UK Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes
Little Ouse Headwaters Projects fundraising talk
Friday 3rd October, 7pm to 9pm, Hopton Bowls Club, Diss, Suffolk LOHP welcomes Chris Bell who you might recognise from BBC Look East Weather. Chris, originally from Houston, Texas, has always had a lifelong passion for meteorology and remembers wanting to be a weather forecaster from a very early age. His talk – The science of weather forecasting includesContinue reading “Little Ouse Headwaters Projects fundraising talk”