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This report describes:
the pressures on abstraction on water levels and flows
the impacts of these pressure on the quality of the water ecology and habitats
future challenges
current and future solutions
It includes 2 case studies illustrating how actions improve outcomes.
Published 22 October 2021 Last updated 30 November 2022 +show all updates
Multiple minor changes to bring the document up to date with the latest developments. In particular, in the sections What needs to be achieved, Environment Act 2021, Action on chalk rivers, and Future challenges and actions.