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Dear Friends
Judge Karen Ridge has refused permission for our Judicial Review saying that there was “no credible evidence of any likely significant effect” on protected species such as the Atlantic Salmon, Natterjack Toad and Freshwater Pearl Mussel in the last reaches of the Calder and the Ehen from Sellafield’s tunnelling construction works.
We disagree and are hugely disappointed with the Judges decision.
The Good News is that In the last few days Lakes Against Nuclear Dump have been working hard with lawyers Leigh Day on an Appeal. Strength of feeling of protection of the last reaches of the river Calder and Ehen is indicated by the fact that we have raised over £20,000 in crowdfunding . We feel we must challenge the Environment Agency’s rubberstamping of Sellafield’s plan. The generation of contaminated water (radiation/chemical/metals) due to tunnelling into the soil and sandstone beneath the most contaminated areas of the site and the diverting of that contaminated water both directly and indirectly to the last reaches of the river Calder and the Ehen should at the very least be scrutinised by full environmental assessments, that has not happened.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed – please keep sharing the CrowdJustice page to raise awareness – all monies go direct to our brilliant Lawyers Leigh Day.
Will keep you posted of our Appeal
best wishes and have a good Easter break
Marianne
Lakes Against Nuclear Dump 
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