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Sniffer dog to help protect water vole colony

Sniffer dog to help protect water vole colony

Monday, 12 October 2015

A sniffer dog is being used to monitor for new colonies of water voles, as part of a reintroduction project in Hertfordshire ...

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Work on removable defences begins

Work on removable defences begins

Tuesday, 06 October 2015

Teesside firm's flood defences will protect the community...

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Lincolnshire illegal waste carriers targeted by Environment Agency

Lincolnshire illegal waste carriers targeted by Environment Agency

Friday, 02 October 2015

A multi-agency operation has seen the Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste carriers in Lincolnshire....

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Advice on the use of metaldehyde

Advice on the use of metaldehyde

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

The Environment Agency is calling on growers to think ‘soil, slope and stream’ when they apply metaldehyde-based slug pellets to crops. ...

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Otter dies after being caught in illegal crayfish trap

Otter dies after being caught in illegal crayfish trap

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

The Environment Agency has warned of the dangers of illegal crayfish traps after an otter was found drowned near Bridport, Dorset. ...

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Boost for boaters at Harbour of Rye

Boost for boaters at Harbour of Rye

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Boaters are to benefit from improved facilities after the Environment Agency completed the installation of new pontoon moorings. ...

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Environment Agency appoints new chief executive

Environment Agency appoints new chief executive

Monday, 28 September 2015

Sir James Bevan has been appointed chief executive of the Environment Agency following a competitive recruitment process....

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Repeated raw sewage leaks, lead to one of the largest water company fines

Repeated raw sewage leaks, lead to one of the largest water company fines

Friday, 25 September 2015

On 23 September, Severn Trent Water appeared at Sheffield Crown Court for charges relating to a number of pollution incidents....

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UK firms could miss out on huge energy savings

UK firms could miss out on huge energy savings

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

UK businesses risk missing out on savings of £250m each year if they fail to reap the benefits of a new scheme aimed at reducing their energy bills an...

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Environment Agency and Floods Minister test flood response

Environment Agency and Floods Minister test flood response

Thursday, 17 September 2015

The Environment Agency has been testing its emergency response to flooding at six locations around the country today (Thursday 17 September)....

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Village tree works ensure free flowing river

Village tree works ensure free flowing river

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Clearance works at Corbridge reduce flood risk...

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Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme: ground investigation work begins

Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme: ground investigation work begins

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Ground investigations to determine the design and route of Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme’s proposed flood relief channel began this week....

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Now’s the time to check your oil tank

Now’s the time to check your oil tank

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

It feels like autumn is already here and many households will soon be getting oil delivered ready for winter. ...

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Find out more about Black Sluice catchment works consultation   closing 27 September

Find out more about Black Sluice catchment works consultation closing 27 September

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

People are being invited to attend an information event about flood risk in the Black Sluice catchment in Boston – and then to give their views on how...

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Partners make clean sweep of North East beach

Partners make clean sweep of North East beach

Monday, 14 September 2015

Litter pick benefits wildlife and visitors at Druridge Bay...

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Work starts to repair Woodbridge floodwall

Work starts to repair Woodbridge floodwall

Friday, 11 September 2015

The Environment Agency starts work this week to repair the flood defence along the River Deben in Woodbridge. ...

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The Environment Agency practises its flood incident response

The Environment Agency practises its flood incident response

Friday, 11 September 2015

The Environment Agency will practise putting up a temporary flood defence in Guildford. ...

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Cycle path reopens early as Phase 2 of Whittlesey Washes work nearly complete

Cycle path reopens early as Phase 2 of Whittlesey Washes work nearly complete

Thursday, 10 September 2015

The second phase of improvements to flood banks at Whittlesey Washes is nearly complete, meaning a popular cycle path through the area has reopened to...

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Efforts to improve water quality in Cramlington burn

Efforts to improve water quality in Cramlington burn

Friday, 04 September 2015

The Environment Agency is working with partners to improve water quality in a Northumberland burn following recent pollution incidcents ...

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Prehistoric fish return to England’s rivers

Prehistoric fish return to England’s rivers

Friday, 04 September 2015

A prehistoric fish, that was around 200 million years before dinosaurs, has been seen in English rivers for the first time since the 1800s....

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New boost for an Essex river

New boost for an Essex river

Friday, 04 September 2015

A river is set to be given a new lease of life thanks to Environment Agency and Essex Wildlife Trust restoration projects....

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Burringham flood defences settling in

Burringham flood defences settling in

Thursday, 03 September 2015

After a summer of investment and building work, the new flood defence is working effectively and provides the protection it was built for....

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Bromsgrove recycling facility environmental permit application

Bromsgrove recycling facility environmental permit application

Thursday, 03 September 2015

The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session for local residents to discuss the environmental permit application for a new recycling facility o...

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Does your oil tank leak?

Does your oil tank leak?

Wednesday, 02 September 2015

It feels like autumn is already here and many households will soon be getting oil delivered ready for winter. ...

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Survey competition reaps rewards on Tees

Survey competition reaps rewards on Tees

Wednesday, 02 September 2015

Vital information has been captured after a massive 675lbs of fish were caught by anglers in a fishing competition on the River Tees. ...

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Slough Flood Alleviation Scheme: have your say

Slough Flood Alleviation Scheme: have your say

Tuesday, 01 September 2015

The Environment Agency and Slough Borough Council want comments on the potential options for a proposed flood alleviation scheme in Slough. ...

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Yorkshire anglers caught in fishing licence blitz

Yorkshire anglers caught in fishing licence blitz

Monday, 24 August 2015

Officers reported 49 anglers for fisheries offences...

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£26 million flood scheme unveiled to protect tourist town

£26 million flood scheme unveiled to protect tourist town

Monday, 24 August 2015

A well-known tourist destination in Northumberland, affected by flooding in 2008, will benefit from an innovative £26 million scheme....

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New tidal gauge will record data to improve flood forecasting

New tidal gauge will record data to improve flood forecasting

Friday, 21 August 2015

A new tidal gauge installed in The Wash, Lincolnshire, will help the Environment Agency measure tides, predict flooding and assess the impact of clima...

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Ebberston Moor borehole reinjection permits granted

Ebberston Moor borehole reinjection permits granted

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Decision follows public consultation on the plans...

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