Environment Agency explains plans for 'treasured local wildlife site' in West Sussex

Environment Agency explains plans for 'treasured local wildlife site' in West Sussex

Restoration works are planned for a nature reserve in Lancing.

Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored - Water Magazine

The Environment Agency will begin essential works in late January 2026 to refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon, a designated Local Wildlife Site near Lancing, West Sussex.  The pipe plays a crucial role in maintaining appropriate water levels by allowing seawater to enter the lagoon during high tides, supporting the diverse range of wildlife that calls the lagoon home. Routine inspections identified that the seaward section of the p…