Boaters, anglers and other water users can now monitor local river and sea levels online, the Environment Agency announced today.
The new service at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/riverlevels will allow the public to monitor water levels at over 1,700 river and coastal locations across England and Wales.
The Environment Agency is encouraging recreational river users, especially boaters and anglers, to check river levels before they set off. Beachgoers will also be able to access up-to-date information on sea levels.
Craig Woolhouse, the Environment Agency’s Head of Flood Incident Management, said:
“Those who use rivers and the sea for recreation like anglers and boaters will be able to check water levels before they set off. The new service will also help people, communities and businesses make informed decisions about how to respond to potential flooding.
“Online river and sea level data will complement the Environment Agency’s free flood warning service, and we urge people to sign up to receive free alerts by phone, email or text message by calling 0845 988 1188 or visiting www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood.”
Environment Agency News Release
