Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
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"While [actions outlined in the plan] would improve ecological habitats in the area, they won't necessarily address the pollution that will be going into the water."
— Sally Hayns , Executive
"Instead of tackling pollution piecemeal, site by site, we can now deliver conservation measures that make a real difference for rivers, wetlands and wildlife across Norfolk."
— Marian Spain , Executive
"We are concerned that it weakens existing protections for Norfolk's nationally and globally important wildlife sites such as chalk streams, wetlands and valley fens."
— Eliot Lyne , Executive
"Fundamentally, if you are polluting a chalk stream or a river and you're putting more and more pollution into that river, and not seeking to address the underlying causes of that, ..."
— Mark Dye , Activist
Key People
Farming minister monitoring developments in the Middle East.
Eliot Lyne is the chief executive of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Marian Spain is the chief executive of Natural England.
Mark Dye is a chalk stream campaigner for the Gaywood River Revival group.
Sally Hayns is the chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
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The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
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