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“Le Tour” campsite owners urged to be prepared

“Le Tour” campsite owners urged to be prepared

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Landowners of temporary campsites urged to put a flood plan in place...

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EA and Sedgemoor Council release : River Parrett barrier workshop

EA and Sedgemoor Council release : River Parrett barrier workshop

Monday, 09 June 2014

The technical meeting held today in Bridgwater to discuss the River Parrett barrier had over sixty delegates from various organisations, councils and ...

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Flood risk this weekend (5 June 2014)

Flood risk this weekend (5 June 2014)

Thursday, 05 June 2014

Heavy rain this weekend leads to low but increased flood risk....

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Help reduce flood risk in Sheffield

Help reduce flood risk in Sheffield

Thursday, 05 June 2014

Volunteers needed for the Riverlution Project...

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Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council set up Bridgwater barrier workshop

Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council set up Bridgwater barrier workshop

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

A technical workshop to discuss the possible options for a River Parrett barrier downstream of Bridgwater will be run at Sedgemoor District Council’s ...

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Environment Agency to hold Southend airport drop in

Environment Agency to hold Southend airport drop in

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

A drop-in session is being held in Rochford to explain and discuss a proposal for surface water run-off from Southend Airport to discharge....

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A fishy taster session

A fishy taster session

Monday, 02 June 2014

Scores of keen anglers from across Shropshire took part in an exciting fish scale sampling event on Sunday 1 June....

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Groundwater flooding exhibition to be staged in South West

Groundwater flooding exhibition to be staged in South West

Monday, 02 June 2014

A joint exhibition aimed at people and communities who have been affected by groundwater flooding is being staged by the Environment Agency together w...

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Another successful Lincshore campaign draws to a close

Another successful Lincshore campaign draws to a close

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

A major scheme to reduce flood risk to thousands of homes and businesses on the Lincolnshire coast has been completed ahead of schedule....

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Yorkshire anglers warned to obey the law

Yorkshire anglers warned to obey the law

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Bank Holiday weekend enforcement blitz reels in offenders...

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Restocking on the River Snail

Restocking on the River Snail

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

The Environment Agency is busy re-stocking the River Snail near Newmarket ahead of the fishing season. Approximately 15,000 dace fry have been returne...

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Painting the town yellow in Teignmouth

Painting the town yellow in Teignmouth

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency are working together with Teignbridge District Council to explain to local businesses what happens if they pour fat, oils or ot...

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Bringing salmon back to South Yorkshire

Bringing salmon back to South Yorkshire

Friday, 23 May 2014

New fish pass will allow fish to migrate further towards Sheffield...

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Consultation open for Clean Power environmental permit application, Brierley Hill

Consultation open for Clean Power environmental permit application, Brierley Hill

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency is seeking the views of the local community after receiving an application for an environmental permit to operate an Energy Rec...

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Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Aller and Stoke St Gregory)

Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Aller and Stoke St Gregory)

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency is inviting people living on the Somerset Moors and Levels to another two drop-in surgeries at Aller and Stoke St Gregory....

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Bathing water testing begins in the South West

Bathing water testing begins in the South West

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency bathing water monitoring teams will be out and about in the South West every week until the end of September, taking nearly 4,0...

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Tough action to protect England’s beaches and £3.6bn seaside economy

Tough action to protect England’s beaches and £3.6bn seaside economy

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Final year before bathing waters have to meet new water quality standards which are twice as strict....

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Castleford residents invited to comment on new permit application

Castleford residents invited to comment on new permit application

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Castleford residents are being invited to comment on an environmental permit application for a new renewable resources facility...

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Sea trout return to the River Leven after a century of absence

Sea trout return to the River Leven after a century of absence

Thursday, 22 May 2014

First rod catch of sea trout for a century....

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Taking Poole harbour into the classroom

Taking Poole harbour into the classroom

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

More than 30 teachers and people involved in education will be gathering at Kingston Maurward House at Dorchester on May 23 to find out more about how...

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Discover more about £5 million project to defend against flood and reconnect the River Avon to the ‘heart of Bath’

Discover more about £5 million project to defend against flood and reconnect the River Avon to the ‘heart of Bath’

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Members of the public are invited to find out more about Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans to prepare the natural environment on the River Av...

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Taking the Exe Estuary into the classroom

Taking the Exe Estuary into the classroom

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Over 50 teachers will be gathering at Courtlands House on the Exe Estuary on May 22 to find out more about how our local coastline is managed and how ...

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Bathing water sampling underway on Lincolnshire coast

Bathing water sampling underway on Lincolnshire coast

Monday, 12 May 2014

The Environment Agency has begun its annual testing regime to make sure bathing water on the Lincolnshire coast meets strict water quality standards...

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Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Kingsbury Episcopi and North Newton)

Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Kingsbury Episcopi and North Newton)

Friday, 09 May 2014

The Environment Agency is inviting people living on the Somerset Moors and Levels to another two drop-in surgeries at Kingsbury Episcopi and North New...

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Flood protection work to begin in Cardington

Flood protection work to begin in Cardington

Thursday, 08 May 2014

Work to maintain high levels of flood protection to residents in Bedford will begin next week (Monday 12 May) in Cardington. ...

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Colne Barrier gets major refurbishment

Colne Barrier gets major refurbishment

Thursday, 08 May 2014

Barrier will carry on protecting over 2,000 homes for years to come....

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Share your flood experiences at a Somerset drop in surgery (North Petherton and North Newton)

Share your flood experiences at a Somerset drop in surgery (North Petherton and North Newton)

Tuesday, 06 May 2014

The Environment Agency is inviting people living on the Somerset Moors and Levels to another two drop-in surgeries at North Petherton and North Newton...

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River Wear salmon rod catch beats all records

River Wear salmon rod catch beats all records

Friday, 02 May 2014

2013 catch figures buck the national trend....

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Sutton Harbour swing bridge to close for essential repairs

Sutton Harbour swing bridge to close for essential repairs

Thursday, 01 May 2014

The pedestrian swing bridge over the lock gates at Sutton Harbour in Plymouth is to be closed from Tuesday 20th May for six weeks to allow for the rep...

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Environment Agency helps create new Dorset woodlands

Environment Agency helps create new Dorset woodlands

Thursday, 01 May 2014

The Environment Agency has teamed up with the Woodland Trust and local landowners to create two new areas of woodland near Dorchester....

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