The Environment Agency’s work helps to protect and improve the environment. We also manage flood risk and encourage sustainable development.
Our staff are involved in everything from building large-scale flood defences and delivering European legislation, to preventing illegal waste operations, managing fish stocks and eradicating invasive species.
We’ve launched a new blog to give you an insight into what we do. The blog will be used by our staff to tell stories about our work creating a better place, both now and in the future.
Dr Paul Leinster, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency said:
I’m constantly impressed by the expertise, dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism of the people working at the Environment Agency. As you read this blog, I hope you are too.
Read Dr Paul Leinster’s welcome blog post.
Highlights
Don’t ruin summer - use the right plumber
Jon Snowden, technical advisor on bathing water explains how your home could be polluting your local beach or river.
If your drains are misconnected this is happening
Hydrometry and telemetry… More than meets the eye
Andrew Booth, hydrometry officer, explains how he left his usual duties in Cumbria and Lancashire to support the Environment Agency’s response to flooding in Somerset.
ARC boat
For love of Essex rivers
Matt Butcher, Catchment Delivery Manager explains his role in making improvements to his local water environment.
Kingfisher in flight
Read more about the Environment Agency’s blog.