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Campaign launched to raise flood awareness in Weston super Mare

Campaign launched to raise flood awareness in Weston super Mare

Monday, 15 January 2024

The Environment Agency has launched a campaign in Weston-super-Mare to raise awareness of flooding and inform residents of simple steps they can take ...

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Farm ordered to pay £6,000 after polluting stream with slurry

Farm ordered to pay £6,000 after polluting stream with slurry

Friday, 12 January 2024

Slurry from Bycott Farm near Tiverton ran into a stream causing pollution for at least 2 months, a court heard on Thursday 11 January. ...

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More than 102,000 properties protected during Storm Henk and recent flooding

More than 102,000 properties protected during Storm Henk and recent flooding

Friday, 12 January 2024

The Environment Agency is warning people to continue taking care following the recent flooding ...

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Tidal surge to cause potential flooding on The Broads

Tidal surge to cause potential flooding on The Broads

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The Environment Agency is warning of potential flooding on The Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk and Suffolk coast this afternoon (21st Dec) and into tom...

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“FISHmas” stocking is a cracker!

“FISHmas” stocking is a cracker!

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Over 48,000 fish receive new homes in the South East thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking programme...

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A Lodda, Lodda fish!

A Lodda, Lodda fish!

Monday, 18 December 2023

Rivers feeding the River Loddon restocked for healthy habitats. ...

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Fish populations get a festive boost in the West Midlands

Fish populations get a festive boost in the West Midlands

Monday, 18 December 2023

Thousands of fish have found new homes in the West Midlands in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual stocking programme....

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Invasive crayfish found in Yorkshire's River Esk

Invasive crayfish found in Yorkshire's River Esk

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Environment Agency is urging river users to follow advice to stop the spread of the invasive signal crayfish after a population was found in the R...

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Environment Agency getting ready for winter on the River Wey

Environment Agency getting ready for winter on the River Wey

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Environment Agency field teams in the Thames Valley and Surrey have been clearing blockages from watercourses to reduce the risk of winter flooding. ...

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Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge

Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge

Monday, 11 December 2023

The National Drought Group reiterates importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite third wettest autumn this ce...

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Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete

Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete

Friday, 08 December 2023

The first phase of 2 innovative projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-Teesdale has recently been com...

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New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding

New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding

Friday, 08 December 2023

The £2.5m flood scheme will held defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes an embankment, wall and gates....

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Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods

Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

Environment Agency teams in East Anglia and Lincolnshire are today reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the 2013 floods....

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Environment Agency to invest an additional £230k into fisheries through rod licence card change

Environment Agency to invest an additional £230k into fisheries through rod licence card change

Monday, 04 December 2023

Environment Agency takes further steps to modernise rod licencing to increase fishing benefits for anglers...

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Bathing water success for Lincolnshire and Rutland

Bathing water success for Lincolnshire and Rutland

Friday, 01 December 2023

In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent. ...

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96% of English bathing waters meet required quality standards

96% of English bathing waters meet required quality standards

Friday, 01 December 2023

Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality....

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Yorkshire Water pays record £1million civil sanction

Yorkshire Water pays record £1million civil sanction

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1million to charities after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency...

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Environment Agency: Join the fight against waste crime

Environment Agency: Join the fight against waste crime

Monday, 27 November 2023

The Environment Agency is urging businesses and the public to help in the fight against waste crime....

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Budleigh residents celebrate opening of the ‘Elizabeth Bridge’

Budleigh residents celebrate opening of the ‘Elizabeth Bridge’

Monday, 27 November 2023

Brand new 70 metre 'Elizabeth Bridge' near Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, marks significant milestone for The Lower Otter Restoration Project. ...

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North East waste tyre firm fined for illegal operation

North East waste tyre firm fined for illegal operation

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Company and director to pay fines and costs of £13k for operating an illegal waste tyre storage site in Gateshead. ...

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£450k scheme to better protect a Mytholmroyd school from flooding

£450k scheme to better protect a Mytholmroyd school from flooding

Thursday, 23 November 2023

A Mytholmroyd school hit by several devastating floods in Calderdale is more resilient to the impact of climate change following a £450,000 project....

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Flood management survey for East Sussex opens

Flood management survey for East Sussex opens

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

The Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme aims to better protect 10,000 homes, infrastructure, businesses and other sites over the next...

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Flood Action Week: Households need to know their flood risk after 2023’s record breaking weather

Flood Action Week: Households need to know their flood risk after 2023’s record breaking weather

Monday, 20 November 2023

This Flood Action Week (20-26 November) the Environment Agency is urging people to prepare for increased weather extremes ...

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New fish passes to improve fish migration in Yorkshire

New fish passes to improve fish migration in Yorkshire

Friday, 17 November 2023

Six fish pass projects on the Rivers Don, Black Brook, Rother and Ryburn are in development to help fish migration in Yorkshire as part of a new partn...

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Get ready for winter with vital flood awareness events in Surrey

Get ready for winter with vital flood awareness events in Surrey

Friday, 17 November 2023

Environment Agency focuses on personal and community safety...

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Plans for Keighley and Stockbridge flood defences on show

Plans for Keighley and Stockbridge flood defences on show

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Proposals for a new flood defence scheme for Keighley and Stockbridge are on show at a community event this month....

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Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee recruits new members

Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee recruits new members

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC)....

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Tees programme launched to reduce flood risk and boost nature

Tees programme launched to reduce flood risk and boost nature

Thursday, 09 November 2023

The Tees Tidelands project will reduce the risk of flooding, help nature recover and reconnect people with the River Tees estuary. ...

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Help protect Yorkshire communities from flooding

Help protect Yorkshire communities from flooding

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

The Environment Agency is looking for two new independent members to join a committee that plays a vital part in shaping local flood and coastal manag...

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Annual close season for salmon and sea trout fishing commences

Annual close season for salmon and sea trout fishing commences

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Fishing for Atlantic salmon and sea trout is prohibited across the UK and will resume early 2024....

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