Research and analysis

Physical modifications: challenges for the water environment

The nature, extent and consequences of physical modifications, opportunities for action and balancing priorities.

Applies to England

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This report describes:

  • the nature, extent and consequences of physical modifications for the water environment and its ecology a
  • a range of catchment and coastal cell scale strategic priorities
  • opportunities for future action and what needs to be done to increase the rate of progress
  • how these objectives for progress can work alongside other priorities and the ever-growing pressures placed on our environment

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Published 22 October 2021

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