Delve Into the Issues

For eight years we have been working to save Catfield Fen and now scientists and conservationists alike recognise the future of the fen is at risk from water abstraction.

Here we summarise the current issues and establish an evolving public archive to drive awareness and help save Catfield Fen.

Mr Alston's appeal rejected comprehensively

The Planning Inspector has rejected comprehensively Mr Alston’s appeal against the loss of his abstraction licences

You can read the Planning Inspector’s detailed reports by clicking here

How is the Fen in Danger?

The fen is in particular danger from water abstraction. It changes the water chemistry which impacts the biodiversity that makes Catfield Fen so special. The Environment Agency has recognised the danger to a point as shown by its recent refusal of water abstraction licences, subject to appeal.

SEE THE EA DECISION HERE

How is the Fen in Danger?

The fen is in particular danger from water abstraction. It changes the water chemistry which impacts the biodiversity that makes Catfield Fen so special.

The Environment Agency has recognised the danger to a point as shown by its recent refusal of water abstraction licences, subject to appeal.

SEE THE EA DECISION HERE

What is Water Abstraction?

There is increasing evidence that the Catfield Fen is being destroyed by over-abstraction of water, a process that entails taking water from a ground source.

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What is Water Abstraction?

There is increasing evidence that the Catfield Fen is being destroyed by over-abstraction of water, a process that entails taking water from a ground source.

LEARN MORE

Contentious Science

There have been official studies of the Fen – though did they know what to look for and did they have the right approach or systems?

Contentious Science

There have been official studies of the Fen – though did they know what to look for and did they have the right approach or systems?

Calling Europe

The Catfield Fen case has been taken up by the EU Environment Commission, the only third-party who can help improve environmental management in the UK.

Calling Europe

The Catfield Fen case has been taken up by the EU Environment Commission, the only third-party who can help improve environmental management in the UK.