Barry Russell MBE

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

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 👇

@CBlighty @EnvAgencySE #moleseylock can be locked using hand wind. We are keeping the locks on hand wind so that the number of shutdowns are reduced when there are problems with public power. We will be restoring power and assisted passage as soon as the restrictions permit. Many Thanks

@EnvAgencySE @BarryRussellEA Could you turn the power back on at Molesey? There are a lot of non marina based boats who need o fill their tanks with drinking water and use the pump out facility who are stuck on the other side of the lock. Past Sunbury, passage further upstream is impossible anyway.

@EnvAgencySE @BarryRussellEA When will the sunken widebeam that is blocking navigation through Sunbury be removed? When will power be restored to the locks?

Great news that #Marshlock was cleared this morning when the tree blocking access was removed.

@simonrogs25 Simon, Many Thanks for the contact. If possible, please could you pass it to Steve Newman, the Lock Keeper at Shepperton who will hold onto it for me. Thanks, Barry

@BarryRussellEA sir I’m trying to contact you regarding a parcel accidentally sent to me for you I live by Shepperton lock

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.

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.

Challenge to post a photo you've taken from a place you've been. The only thing is that you NOT appear in it. Just a pic, no description. Let's flood profiles with landscapes to ease this isolation. Copy this, post a photo & let's travel virtually around the world...

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Important information for boaters from Alice Mayne, Environment Agency Deputy Director for Navigation and Commercial Development: facebook.com/14371617288682…

A message from our Chief Executive: facebook.com/14371617288682…

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.

SERVICE UPDATE: Teddington Lock now open. facebook.com/14371617288682…

I was incredibly honoured and privileged to receive my #MBE for services to #HIV awareness from the Queen today 🎖👑 #honours #livingwithHIV #thisiswhatHIVlookslike #london

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/14371617288682…

@ThamesPathNT @EnvAgencySE Thank you - we are aware.

@EnvAgencySE @BarryRussellEA

@MyMarlowUK @GeorgeR_BM @MaidenheadAds @thamesmobo @BishamAbbeySail @MDLWindsor @MDLBrayMarina @MDLPentonHook @bucksfreepress @FreemanCruisers @ThamesPathNT Good morning! We were able to clear the tree from the access track yesterday, but not from the lock cut due to deteriorating river conditions following the weekend’s heavy rains. We will remove it as soon as the river settles down enough to make it safe to do so. Regards, Barry

@BarryRussellEA @GeorgeR_BM @MaidenheadAds @thamesmobo @BishamAbbeySail @MDLWindsor @MDLBrayMarina @MDLPentonHook @bucksfreepress @FreemanCruisers @ThamesPathNT Hi Barry... do you know if the tree got cleared today? Or is at least is passable?! Thanks :-)

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/14371617288682…

@GeorgeR_BM @MyMarlowUK @MaidenheadAds @thamesmobo @BishamAbbeySail @MDLWindsor @MDLBrayMarina @MDLPentonHook @bucksfreepress @FreemanCruisers @ThamesPathNT No problem at all - and yes, resident lock keeper and family all well thank you, but rather inconvenienced until tree is removed!

@BarryRussellEA @MyMarlowUK @MaidenheadAds @thamesmobo @BishamAbbeySail @MDLWindsor @MDLBrayMarina @MDLPentonHook @bucksfreepress @FreemanCruisers @ThamesPathNT Hi Barry, hope everyone at the lock is ok. Do you mind if we use this picture as part of our coverage in the Maidenhead Advertiser? Thanks.

@MyMarlowUK 👍

@BarryRussellEA Hi Barry. Have passed request on to Andrew, just to be safe! Will come back ASAP. But yes it is a cracking photo :-)

Not a bad photo, eh? 😉 Thanks to Andrew Price for this stunning shot- our new cover image over on Facebook 😊