Cuckmere Estuary Partnership

Q:  If the mouth blocked up before the cut was built, surely it will block up if the sea defences that exist are removed, and therefore will not be self-scouring?

A: The Environment Agency’s modelling predicts that if the defences were removed, the amount of tidal water entering the estuary would keep the mouth clear.  The Environment Agency is committed to monitoring the river mouth and will keep clearing it until it becomes self clearing.

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