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Land spreading reminder after operator fined

Land spreading reminder after operator fined

Thursday, 17 June 2021

The Environment Agency is reminding operators to take precautions to ensure the correct processes are in place when spreading on land. ...

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Anglers return to river banks as coarse fishing season starts

Anglers return to river banks as coarse fishing season starts

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

The new coarse fishing season on rivers commences after a 3-month close season....

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Rivers in the North East get fish stocks boost

Rivers in the North East get fish stocks boost

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

The Environment Agency has released thousands of young grayling into the region's rivers to give stocks a boost and offer more opportunities for angle...

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15,000 trees planted in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change

15,000 trees planted in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

15,000 trees have been planted in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change as part of a Natural Flood Management Programme which aims...

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Permit sought for Isle of Wight oil and gas exploration

Permit sought for Isle of Wight oil and gas exploration

Monday, 14 June 2021

Company wants to explore site in Arreton for three years...

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Environment Agency staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Environment Agency staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Friday, 11 June 2021

Chair Emma Howard Boyd receives CBE as one of four EA awardees....

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Haulier ordered to pay nearly £10,000 for illegal waste activity

Haulier ordered to pay nearly £10,000 for illegal waste activity

Friday, 11 June 2021

BRC Haulage Ltd and its director fined for moving waste in and out of illegal Northampton waste site....

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Fish stock is a recipe for success

Fish stock is a recipe for success

Thursday, 10 June 2021

The Environment Agency has released 800 crucian carp from its national fish farm into lakes near Scarborough ...

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New education award empowers young people to tackle plastic pollution

New education award empowers young people to tackle plastic pollution

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Environment Agency has joined forces with national school network Partners in Excellence to launch a plastic pollution-focused award for young peo...

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Boston Barrier scheme progresses with arrival of new gates

Boston Barrier scheme progresses with arrival of new gates

Friday, 04 June 2021

Second set of defence gates for Port of Boston delivered today...

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Port of Tilbury flood defence gates project

Port of Tilbury flood defence gates project

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Construction work progresses on £34 million scheme....

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Ashford sites get early morning inspection in day of action

Ashford sites get early morning inspection in day of action

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Multi-agency visits find Openreach and UK Power Network cables deposited at waste site....

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Rod licence income benefits fisheries in Sussex and Hampshire

Rod licence income benefits fisheries in Sussex and Hampshire

Thursday, 03 June 2021

The Environment Agency has invested just over £52,000 towards 12 projects across Hampshire and Sussex. ...

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Bank Holiday blitz nets illegal fishing suspects

Bank Holiday blitz nets illegal fishing suspects

Thursday, 03 June 2021

A blitz on illegal fishing saw Environment Agency enforcement officers net 27 men for offences on rivers and stillwaters across the North East ...

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Virtual drop in sessions offer post flood advice for Buckingham

Virtual drop in sessions offer post flood advice for Buckingham

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Residents able to share experiences with Environment Agency officers on 10 June. ...

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Councillors visit vital Northumberland river bank repairs

Councillors visit vital Northumberland river bank repairs

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Work has started to repair a heavily eroded section of river bank on the River South Tyne in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland. ...

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Thousands of Giant Hogweed plants cleared from Denver complex

Thousands of Giant Hogweed plants cleared from Denver complex

Friday, 28 May 2021

The Environment Agency is two years into a project to eradicate Giant Hogweed at the Denver Complex in Norfolk. ...

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Volunteers clear floating pennywort from 10km of the River Cam

Volunteers clear floating pennywort from 10km of the River Cam

Friday, 28 May 2021

Volunteers have helped the Environment Agency eliminate floating pennywort along a stretch of the River Cam in Cambridgeshire. ...

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Road stop in Epsom halts illegal waste carriers

Road stop in Epsom halts illegal waste carriers

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Environment Agency and partners check licences and transfer notes...

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Road stop in Bexley halts illegal waste carriers

Road stop in Bexley halts illegal waste carriers

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Environment Agency and partners check licences and transfer notes....

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Thames Water fined £4 million after catastrophic sewage blunder

Thames Water fined £4 million after catastrophic sewage blunder

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Favourite recreation spot and chalk stream hit by 79 million litres of sludge....

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Thames Valley flood scheme consultation begins

Thames Valley flood scheme consultation begins

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Public consultation will help shape future of managing flood risk....

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Appeal for Calderdale residents to tackle invasive plant species to protect the local environment and reduce flood risk

Appeal for Calderdale residents to tackle invasive plant species to protect the local environment and reduce flood risk

Thursday, 27 May 2021

People living in Calderdale are being urged to do their bit by reporting sightings of invasive plants in their local neighbourhood as part of a campai...

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Investment in Lincoln’s flood defences continues at new location

Investment in Lincoln’s flood defences continues at new location

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Riverside walls at Foss Bank being strengthened...

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37km of the River Great Ouse free of invasive Floating Pennywort

37km of the River Great Ouse free of invasive Floating Pennywort

Monday, 24 May 2021

A 5 year partnership project to eliminate pennywort on a 23 mile stretch of the River Great Ouse has been a success....

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Thousands of trees planted in Leeds to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change

Thousands of trees planted in Leeds to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change

Monday, 24 May 2021

5,000 trees have been planted at the Leeds Brownlee Triathlon Centre as part of a Natural Flood Management Programme being delivered as part of phase ...

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Mevagissey to receive new flood warning service

Mevagissey to receive new flood warning service

Monday, 24 May 2021

The Environment Agency has announced it will be offering a new flood warning service in Mevagissey from 19 May 2021....

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Low carbon concrete flood defences to help Environment Agency hit net zero by 2030

Low carbon concrete flood defences to help Environment Agency hit net zero by 2030

Sunday, 23 May 2021

New roadmap sets out how EA will reduce emissions by 45% to hit 2030 net zero target...

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Two men fined for poaching in Northumberland

Two men fined for poaching in Northumberland

Friday, 21 May 2021

Two men have been fined hundreds of pounds for poaching with an illegal fishing net in a Northumberland river. ...

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The Great Outdoor Escape: popularity for fishing here to stay as public desire long term connection with nature

The Great Outdoor Escape: popularity for fishing here to stay as public desire long term connection with nature

Thursday, 20 May 2021

The Environment Agency has launched a campaign calling on all potential and seasoned anglers to see their licences as more than just a legal entitleme...

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