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Invasive non native plant species found in Derbyshire brook

Invasive non native plant species found in Derbyshire brook

Thursday, 16 May 2019

American Skunk Cabbage, an invasive ornamental bog plant, has been found for first time in Derby...

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Summer water testing has started at English beaches

Summer water testing has started at English beaches

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

The Environment Agency has resumed seasonal water quality testing at more than 400 popular swimming spots....

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What future for water? Three challenges for the industry

What future for water? Three challenges for the industry

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, Water Industry Forum, Birmingham, 8 May 2019...

Call for volunteers for river clean up in Otley

Call for volunteers for river clean up in Otley

Monday, 13 May 2019

A call is being made for volunteers to join in a community river clean-up day to help improve the waterfront in Otley....

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Suspended sentence for farmer who admitted illegally burning fridges and animals

Suspended sentence for farmer who admitted illegally burning fridges and animals

Friday, 10 May 2019

A Norfolk farmer collected and burned hazardous waste including fridges, freezers and dead animals despite Environment Agency warnings. ...

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A different philosophy: why our thinking on flooding needs to change faster than the climate

A different philosophy: why our thinking on flooding needs to change faster than the climate

Thursday, 09 May 2019

Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency Brunel University, 9 May 2019 ...

Environment Agency removes more invasive non native fish

Environment Agency removes more invasive non native fish

Thursday, 09 May 2019

Topmouth Gudgeon and invasive fish has been removed from a Leicester lake...

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Environment Agency Chair calls for new approach to flood and coastal resilience

Environment Agency Chair calls for new approach to flood and coastal resilience

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

Environment Agency Chair, Emma Howard Boyd launches long-term strategy to tackle flooding and coastal change. ...

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Crackdown on illegal angling in North East over Bank Holiday

Crackdown on illegal angling in North East over Bank Holiday

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

Anglers in the North East are being reminded to ensure they abide by national and local byelaws as enforcement officers cast their net on illegal fish...

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34,000 fish reintroduced into River Witham in Lincolnshire

34,000 fish reintroduced into River Witham in Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

The restocking is part of ongoing work to help the river recover after a serious pollution incident last year...

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6 unregistered boaters ordered to pay more than £4,300

6 unregistered boaters ordered to pay more than £4,300

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

The Environment Agency is reminding boaters that not registering their vessels is breaking the law...

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£7m beach nourishment scheme to protect thousands of homes in Lincolnshire

£7m beach nourishment scheme to protect thousands of homes in Lincolnshire

Tuesday, 07 May 2019

£7m beach nourishment scheme to start next week to protect thousands of properties and businesses in Lincolnshire...

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Consultation: Lincolnshire coastal flood risk management strategy

Consultation: Lincolnshire coastal flood risk management strategy

Tuesday, 07 May 2019

Consultation starts Monday 3 June. Giving opportunity for comment on the Shoreline Management Plan Policy of ‘hold the line’ and keep pace with climat...

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Oxfordshire business fined for waste permit offences

Oxfordshire business fined for waste permit offences

Thursday, 02 May 2019

Storage and disposal breaches by Woodstock business....

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Pony and trapped!

Pony and trapped!

Thursday, 02 May 2019

Firm fined after muddy mess halts horse....

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EA works with Ordnance Survey to publish Master Map of the UK's water network

EA works with Ordnance Survey to publish Master Map of the UK's water network

Wednesday, 01 May 2019

Ordnance Survey (OS), the Environment Agency (EA) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have collaborated to bring together a national...

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Selly Park North flood alleviation scheme ready and operational

Selly Park North flood alleviation scheme ready and operational

Friday, 26 April 2019

This scheme is part of the Environment Agency’s programme to invest £2.6billion by 2021 protecting over 300,000 homes and businesses from the risk of ...

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Waste overwhelms Dorset brothers' recycling business

Waste overwhelms Dorset brothers' recycling business

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

When their site filled with waste collected for a national rubbish clearance firm, Benjamin and Daniel Ling had to stop using the land in Tolpuddle....

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Please don’t waste this moment

Please don’t waste this moment

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency - Keep Britain Tidy Roundtable, Middlesex University ...

Polperro tidal gate repairs to start next week

Polperro tidal gate repairs to start next week

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

The Environment Agency is about to start work on a £2 million refurbishment of Polperro tidal gate. ...

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Environment Agency announces new green legacy for £2.6bn flood and coastal risk management programme.

Environment Agency announces new green legacy for £2.6bn flood and coastal risk management programme.

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

The Environment Agency has announced a set of new supplier arrangements and partnerships which will increase efficiency, value for money and the green...

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Climate Change: Turning emergency into opportunity

Climate Change: Turning emergency into opportunity

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Speech by Sir James Bevan, Whitehall and Industry Group, 16 April ...

Stay safe this Easter in and around the Thames

Stay safe this Easter in and around the Thames

Monday, 15 April 2019

Tips on how to enjoy the river without incident....

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Record breaking year for Environment Agency’s National Coarse Fish Farm

Record breaking year for Environment Agency’s National Coarse Fish Farm

Monday, 15 April 2019

The Environment Agency’s National Coarse Fish Farm near Calverton, in Nottinghamshire, produced a record breaking number of fish in 2018....

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River Thames Scheme: Archaeological Surveys 2018

River Thames Scheme: Archaeological Surveys 2018

Friday, 12 April 2019

As part of the River Thames Scheme work to manage environmental impact, further archaeological surveys are being carried out this year. ...

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River Thames Scheme: Environmental Surveys 2018

River Thames Scheme: Environmental Surveys 2018

Friday, 12 April 2019

As part of the River Thames Scheme work to manage environmental impact, further ecological and environmental surveys are being carried out this year. ...

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River Thames Scheme Outline Design

River Thames Scheme Outline Design

Friday, 12 April 2019

During 2018, the outline design for River Thames Scheme was developed. The final outline design is now complete....

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Fishing rod licence funds invested in healthy fish stocks & fisheries

Fishing rod licence funds invested in healthy fish stocks & fisheries

Tuesday, 09 April 2019

The Environment Agency has released its Annual Fisheries Report 2017-18 providing anglers with details of how their fishing rod licence money is spent...

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Environment Agency flood scheme for Starcross and Cockwood officially opened

Environment Agency flood scheme for Starcross and Cockwood officially opened

Friday, 05 April 2019

Today (5 April 2019) has seen the official opening of Starcross and Cockwood’s £4.8 million flood defence scheme. ...

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Nipping Floating Pennywort in the bud!

Nipping Floating Pennywort in the bud!

Wednesday, 03 April 2019

Pilot scheme to remove the fast growing invasive species floating pennywort on River Colne ...

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