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Somerset Levels

@LevelsFriends

Feiends of the Somerset Levels and Moors #SomersetLevels #Somerset

Joined January 2015
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News: the Rivers Authorities & Land Drainage Bill - designed to help secure Somerset Rivers Authority's future - has passed its 2nd Reading stage @UKHouseofLords. Thanks @JimBethell - the Bill's sponsor in the Lords. If you missed it, you can watch ⏩ parliamentlive.tv/event/inde… …
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@EnvAgency17 May 2019
Planning to spread fertilisers on your land this weekend? Have a look through our helpful guidance on the new farming rules for water to make sure the conditions are suitable for spreading fertilisers: gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-fa… #BackBritishFarming
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A perfect ending to a Friday on a lovely #Somerset day once the fog had lifted. Wildlife images from @SomersetWT #Westhay late this afternoon, the Sunset is over @BlackdownsAONB . 😀
Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
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Replying to @harrietalvis @DefraGovUK @EnvAgency
The unusually close match between Somerset's boundaries & its catchments is one reason why the Govt currently expects only Somerset to have a rivers authority. The SRA pursues catchment approaches & multiple benefits: hence UK River Prize 2018; hence this somersetriversauthority.org.…

Unique SRA study probes drainage systems around new properties - Somerset Rivers Authority

A huge Somerset Rivers Authority study of drainage systems around new properties aims to help reduce flood risks and make places better to live.

somersetriversauthority.org.uk
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Surveying with RoAM for aquatic invertebrates on Somerset Levels NNR Southlake Moor. Finds included Ramsar-cited species Dytiscus dimidiatus and Hydaticus transversalis. #somersetlevelsnnr #somersetlevelsandmoors #yoga
Image from Natural England Wessex (@NE_Wessex)
Image from Natural England Wessex (@NE_Wessex)
Image from Natural England Wessex (@NE_Wessex)
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Floating pennywort can grow up to 20 cm a day! Keep an eye out when you're on the water & remember to #CheckCleanDry! More info at nonnativespecies.org/CheckCl…
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Russell Savory@37squadron2 Apr 2019
Not posted a water vole for a week or two so I thought I would share this one ! @suffolkwildlife @HMWTBadger @EnvAgencyAnglia @EssexWildlife @spainshall – at East, England
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A special and tiny plant in full bloom on the #SomersetLevels - mousetail. Its green 'tail' will grow longer as it continues to flower. Rare and overlooked, it likes muddy trampled areas such as gateways. You may have walked over it - it's only 3cm tall!
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Phil Brewin@waterlevels8 Apr 2019
#SomersetLevels from space: King cups are out on Tealham Moor (Marsh Marigold, Caltha palustris) @MilesKing10 @NESouthWest @SomersetWT @AvalonMarshes @wildlifesomrset
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Great examples seen yesterday of ways to help “slow the flow” in #somerset Thanks to #catchmentsensitivefarming #air, #soil and #water team and @FWAGSouthWest #hillstolevelsproject @EnvAgencySW @EnvAgency @LevelsFriends @SRAnews
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Derek Fogg@britlandscape12 Mar 2019
Day 70 of #AroundtheUKin365Photos and we are @VisitSomerset on the Levels with this view across the rhynes of Earlake Moor. @LevelsFriends @SomersetLife @VisitEngland
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FWAG SouthWest@FWAGSouthWest15 Feb 2019
'Flood funds rolled out to Somerset farms in online auction' You can also read more about the upcoming auction on @FarmersWeekly online: fwi.co.uk/business/payments-…

Flood funds rolled out to Somerset farms in online auction - Farmers Weekly

Farmers across Somerset are being invited to tender for funds to help them improve their flood control through a range of farm management measures. The

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Sadly, we've noticed a growing number of dog poo bags being left on reserves! We unfortunately don't have the resources to install bins & have them emptied regularly, so we're asking dog owners to please bag it & take it with you to bin offsite! Thanks! ow.ly/aVX730nGJ2t
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Plenty of Big Flocks in skies @RSPBGreylake lunchtime (15/02). Wigeon, Teal, Lapwing, Golden Plover &Godwits were the obvious ones. Also plenty of Snipe on show. Such a wonderful location to unwind after a long week. Great company in the hide from Chris H, Clive D and @DrSal1955
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Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
Image from Robin Morrison (@robinmmorrison)
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ADA@ADA_updates21 Dec 2018
Replying to @waterlevels @alan_marshphoto
Great to see controlled #waterlevelmanagement involving @IDBsomerset, local farmers and community for habitat, agriculture people and landscape. Hope things reacting as expected with recent rains. And wishing you and the team a good and not too busy Christmas.
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Phil Brewin@waterlevels21 Dec 2018
Stockland Marshes, Steart, usefully storing some of the recent rain @jcurtisart @WWTSteart
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Why not head to Catcott Lows this weekend to see overwintering birds? Water levels are high and lots of wigeon and lapwing can be seen at this time of year. #LoveWildlife See more: ow.ly/kMld30n4Fyi
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Somerset’s unique and fragile archaeology is at risk of destruction because of climate change. I’ve been speaking to Dr Richard Brunning from @SomHeritage and Phil Brewin from @IDBsomerset about the dangers of hot, dry summers ☀️ Listen: 🔊 bbc.in/2EGitgV
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The sundews were very sparkly in the sunshine yesterday @SomersetWT Westhay. Have a good day everyone. #carnivorousplants
Image from Victoria Hillman (Woolley Wildlife) (@NatureArtVic)
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Phil Brewin@waterlevels5 Jul 2018
Dry June, as shown by our @IDBsomerset water level monitoring site at Steart: an isolated freshwater ditch system at the end of the peninsula, entirely dependant on rainfall #waterlevels
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Image from Phil Brewin (@waterlevels)
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