I am the Harbour Master and Waterway Manager with the Environment Agency with responsibility for managing the non-tidal River Thames.
Shepperton Lock
Joined July 2012
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Barry Russell MBE retweeted
HEADS UP: we’re watching SW coast / Bristol Channel closely as #StormEunice will potentially drive a surge with high tides at the end of the week. Stay close for updates
Barry Russell MBE retweeted
23June = Women In Engineering Day.
In the @EnvAgency we have so many female engineers, from Civils to Chemicals #TeamEA is a brilliant place to #ShapeTheWorld.
Today we had an #INWED20 video call with panelist’s, Erin Mageean’s mum is one of our engineers so she drew this 👇 – at Sheffield, England
Great news that #Marshlock was cleared this morning when the tree blocking access was removed.
It’s lovely weather out there, but the #RiverThames is flowing fast and is very cold. Cold water shock take takes effect very quickly making movement and breathing difficult - it’s one of the main reasons why people drown. Please stay out of the water - thank you.
If you walk by the #RiverThames for your daily exercise, DO NOT be tempted to go in.
The river is very cold with strong currents under the surface.
Keep out of the water, and let the emergency services concentrate on #coronavirus #StayHomeSaveLives
Walking, running or cycling by the river is usually a great way to get fresh air and exercise, but footpaths often aren’t very wide and keeping 2m away from others, as we all must do, can be tricky. Please avoid those narrow sections if you can - thank you.
Riverside footpaths are very narrow in places and often run across lock gates and weirs - keeping two metres apart is difficult to maintain.
Please follow government advice on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others: bit.ly/3e5wSTb #StayHomeSaveLives
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Important information for boaters from Alice Mayne, Environment Agency Deputy Director for Navigation and Commercial Development: facebook.com/143716172886829…
A narrow boat that was on the weir structure at #Sunburylock has now sunk and is blocking the navigation. A HM notice is being sent out and plans for removal being drawn up.
Barry Russell MBE retweeted
I was incredibly honoured and privileged to receive my #MBE for services to #HIV awareness from the Queen today 🎖👑 #honours #livingwithHIV #thisiswhatHIVlookslike #london – at London, England
A good meeting this week with members of TNUF in Reading - discussed the challenges ahead with good input from members
Important news for hire boat operators on the non-tidal River Thames: facebook.com/143716172886829…
We hope Strom Ciara left you all unscathed! We didn't fare too badly - worst affected being #TempleLock near #Marlow in #Buckinghamshire. More info on our FB page: facebook.com/143716172886829…
This, unfortunately, is one of 20 boats currently stuck on guard piles protecting our weirs, all as a result of the extended period of strong stream conditions. Some are there because they were used against our advice. More here: facebook.com/permalink.php?s…
Barry Russell MBE retweeted
If everyone picked up just one piece of plastic or litter every time they visited a canal or river, within a year there’d be no plastic left. We’ve partnered with @2minbeachclean to make litter picking easy! #2minutelitterpick #PlasticsChallenge ow.ly/Vbl350vZjya
In Reading with the Area Leadership Team focussing on how we can achieve #netzero carbon. Challenging discussions but the #ClimateChange emergency is here with us now. Great to have @SteveMooreEA along with his views and support!
Well Done to our fantastic #EA Operations team turning out today rather than eating turkey to help the residents in #wroughton #swindon. Highways drainage issue but we were able to reassure.@RobertBuckland
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158 tonnes of water a second flowing in Thames at Maidenhead. 204 tonnes at Staines. Vital @EnvAgency #hydrometry info to help us plan & manage #FloodRisk. Also sediment info from #ADCP for @FCRMResearchEA All with our trusty #ARCboat
I’m on site with the #Guildford Temporary Flood Defence - deployed you protect the residents. Great work by the #EA Operations Teams and our Commumity Information Officers
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: A fallen tree is currently blocking the downstream layby and approach to #MapledurhamLock preventing boats from entering. We will remove the tree when the river is in a safe condition to do so and provide updates at riverconditions.environment-…
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