Government news, all in one place

Environment Agency

3029 articles

Showing 721-750

Environment Agency welcomes approval of its planning application to protect Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire from flooding

Environment Agency welcomes approval of its planning application to protect Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire from flooding

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Wyre Forest District Council’s planning committee have voted to approve a flood risk management scheme to better protect homes and businesses. ...

Read More → news_story
Fish go further and faster up the River Aire thanks to new passes

Fish go further and faster up the River Aire thanks to new passes

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

New study of weirs and fish passes in the River Aire in Leeds has revealed a huge boost for fish flow with species going faster and further along the ...

Read More → news_story
Greatham community invited to hear plans to restore parts of Greatham Marsh

Greatham community invited to hear plans to restore parts of Greatham Marsh

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Project at Greatham Beck will improve the area’s resilience to the changing climate and provide a richer environment for residents and nature. ...

Read More → news_story
One hot, dry spell away from drought returning this summer, National Drought Group warns

One hot, dry spell away from drought returning this summer, National Drought Group warns

Friday, 10 February 2023

The Environment Agency and National Drought Group members continue to take action to reduce risks, improve water supplies and protect the environment....

Read More → press_release
Work starts on flood embankment for Worcestershire village

Work starts on flood embankment for Worcestershire village

Friday, 10 February 2023

Severn Stoke has flooded several times in recent years, including this January. £1.8 million scheme will better protect 18 properties....

Read More → press_release
Working ‘eel y’ hard this winter to keep Kent rivers flowing

Working ‘eel y’ hard this winter to keep Kent rivers flowing

Friday, 10 February 2023

Winter flood maintenance encourages wildlife and biodiversity into rivers and streams. Widespread eels important indicator of healthy waterways...

Read More → press_release
Environment Agency better protecting Nottinghamshire homes

Environment Agency better protecting Nottinghamshire homes

Friday, 03 February 2023

£293,600 scheme fits flood doors, barriers and self-closing air bricks to better protect 21 homes in Trowell from devastation of flooding...

Read More → press_release
Environment Agency publishes guidance on production of ‘blue’ hydrogen

Environment Agency publishes guidance on production of ‘blue’ hydrogen

Friday, 03 February 2023

New guidance outlines emerging techniques for ‘blue’ hydrogen production...

Read More → press_release
Have your say on proposed change to permit conditions at Hinkley Point C

Have your say on proposed change to permit conditions at Hinkley Point C

Friday, 03 February 2023

The Environment Agency has launched a five-week consultation on a proposed change to discharge sea water and fish at Hinkley Point C nuclear power sta...

Read More → press_release
New wetland habitat thriving in Buckinghamshire

New wetland habitat thriving in Buckinghamshire

Thursday, 02 February 2023

The environmental successes of Eythrope partnership project celebrated on World Wetlands Day....

Read More → press_release
Communities mark 70th anniversary of East Coast Tidal Surge

Communities mark 70th anniversary of East Coast Tidal Surge

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Commemorative activities will mark the milestone anniversary of the tragic event which saw 307 lives lost in England and more than 2,500 across Europe...

Read More → press_release
Three anglers receive penalties for fishing without a rod licence

Three anglers receive penalties for fishing without a rod licence

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Fishing without a licence last summer has cost 3 men total penalties of £1,275....

Read More → press_release
East Kent chalk stream thrives again after restoration project

East Kent chalk stream thrives again after restoration project

Monday, 30 January 2023

Environment Agency funding sees eels, bullheads and brook lamprey back in England's rainforest....

Read More → press_release
Northumberland man fined for using illegal fish net

Northumberland man fined for using illegal fish net

Monday, 30 January 2023

A man has been ordered to pay £421 for fishing illegally with a gill net. The Environment Agency fisheries enforcement team witnessed Paul Common pull...

Read More → press_release
Teesside country park project to bring boost for wildlife

Teesside country park project to bring boost for wildlife

Friday, 27 January 2023

Plans for a £1million project to restore wetland habitat, open up the river for fish and improve access at a Teesside country park will be on display ...

Read More → press_release
Artificial habitats to bring water quality benefits at Whitby

Artificial habitats to bring water quality benefits at Whitby

Thursday, 26 January 2023

The Environment Agency is working together with partners at Groundwork North East & Cumbria and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on the pilot project. ...

Read More → press_release
EA Chair says collaboration needed to protect local economies and nature on the coast

EA Chair says collaboration needed to protect local economies and nature on the coast

Thursday, 26 January 2023

EA Chair Alan Lovell delivers a speech at the annual Coastal Futures Conference ...

Nottingham man pays £443 for fishing illegally near Castle Donington

Nottingham man pays £443 for fishing illegally near Castle Donington

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted an angler from Nottingham who was caught fishing without a licence at Castle Donington....

Read More → press_release
Six anglers catch six fines for fishing without a licence

Six anglers catch six fines for fishing without a licence

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Fishing without a licence has cost anglers a total of £2,490 in penalties....

Read More → press_release
Essex man jailed for 13 months for illegal waste operation

Essex man jailed for 13 months for illegal waste operation

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Wayne Mixture also ordered to pay £5,000 costs and handed a Court Remediation Order...

Read More → press_release
Environment Agency prevents flood devastation across West Midlands

Environment Agency prevents flood devastation across West Midlands

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

100 flood-risk staff worked night and day using barriers and pumps to protect 4,100 homes and businesses in Severn and Wye catchments from January flo...

Read More → news_story
West Midlands waste wood recycling operation pays for flouting environmental permits

West Midlands waste wood recycling operation pays for flouting environmental permits

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Three firms prosecuted by Environment Agency for storing wood which posed fire risk...

Read More → press_release
Environment Agency: £22m in rod licence income delivers fisheries boost

Environment Agency: £22m in rod licence income delivers fisheries boost

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

The Environment Agency publishes it's 21/22 fisheries annual report revealing how rod licence income has been spent to enhance and protect England's f...

Read More → press_release
The Future City: A Clean, Green, Climate positive Dream

The Future City: A Clean, Green, Climate positive Dream

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Sir James Bevan outlines a vision for the city of the future ...

Somerset flooding threat is no longer a major incident

Somerset flooding threat is no longer a major incident

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

The Environment Agency and the local authorities in Somerset have removed the major incident status declared last week as flood risk in the county has...

Read More → press_release
Derbyshire communities urged to know right actions to take in a flood

Derbyshire communities urged to know right actions to take in a flood

Friday, 20 January 2023

The Environment Agency has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of actions communities in the Erewash area of Derbyshire can take to prepare for...

Read More → press_release
Environment Chief says we can beat the climate emergency at UEA

Environment Chief says we can beat the climate emergency at UEA

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency spoke of climate optimism and the value of research at a visit to the University of East An...

Read More → press_release
Barbel boosting bonanza for the lovely Loddon

Barbel boosting bonanza for the lovely Loddon

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Environment Agency releases 300 blue-dyed barbel to boost population in Berkshire river. Anglers asked to monitor survival and growth rates...

Read More → news_story
Hampshire company fined for operating illegally at Wiltshire farm

Hampshire company fined for operating illegally at Wiltshire farm

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Fareham firm admits illegal sewage spread...

Read More → press_release
Major incident declared over flood risk in Somerset

Major incident declared over flood risk in Somerset

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Environment Agency and local authorities in Somerset declare a major incident as a precautionary move due to flood risk in the county....

Read More → press_release

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: