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<p> </p><p>The Environment Agency undertakes dredging where the evidence demonstrates
that it is a cost effective way of managing flood risk, taking account of the other
options available. Defra has asked the Environment Agency to gather evidence on locations
on main rivers where dredging and associated vegetation control could cost effectively
reduce flood risk, in discussion with expert stakeholders. The evidence gathered will
help to identify the likely benefits, costs and environmental impacts of any such
work, and ensure that the available funding is prioritised effectively as part of
the Environment Agency’s routine programme of annual maintenance.</p><p> </p>
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