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Environment Agency and Fire Service team up to tackle emergencies

Environment Agency and Fire Service team up to tackle emergencies

Thursday, 20 September 2018

A major step forwards for flood resilience - Environment Agency High Volume Pumps can now be connected to over 150,000 metres of Fire & Rescue Service...

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Torcross nominated for international engineering award

Torcross nominated for international engineering award

Thursday, 20 September 2018

An Environment Agency project in Devon has been shortlisted for an international engineering award....

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Royal approval for Kielder Salmon centre

Royal approval for Kielder Salmon centre

Thursday, 13 September 2018

The Environment Agency’s conservation centre of excellence at Kielder has received a Royal seal of approval during a visit from the Prince of Wales...

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Significant progress and a setback for flood reduction work in a Lancashire town

Significant progress and a setback for flood reduction work in a Lancashire town

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

The completion of a flood alleviation scheme in Earby is likely to be delayed...

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Peatland work kick starts multi million pound project

Peatland work kick starts multi million pound project

Friday, 07 September 2018

A programme of peatland restoration has kick-started a £2.1million natural flood management (NFM) project in the North East. ...

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Environment Agency bags award at Inland Waterways Association’s Festival of Water

Environment Agency bags award at Inland Waterways Association’s Festival of Water

Thursday, 06 September 2018

The IWA has presented an award to recognise the Environment Agency's hard work on Anglian waterways this summer. ...

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Waste operator fined for illegal waste disposal in Devon countryside

Waste operator fined for illegal waste disposal in Devon countryside

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

Businessman Roger Baker has been ordered to pay more than £6,650 for illegally disposing of thousands of tonnes of waste on farmland near Exeter. ...

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Helping communities be flood resilient

Helping communities be flood resilient

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

It's one year since the Environment Agency's Flood Community Engagement Officers took up post to support communities across the North East. ...

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Stourton flood defence works complete protecting businesses

Stourton flood defence works complete protecting businesses

Tuesday, 04 September 2018

Businesses in the Stourton area of Leeds are benefitting from increased flood protection following the completion of a new 730 metre flood defence wal...

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Vehicle recyclers urged to put fire prevention plans in place

Vehicle recyclers urged to put fire prevention plans in place

Monday, 03 September 2018

The Environment Agency (EA) is warning of an increased risk of fire at waste sites...

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National Drought Group – Chairman’s Statement   August

National Drought Group – Chairman’s Statement August

Friday, 31 August 2018

The National Drought Group met on Wednesday 29 August 2018 ...

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Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on environment

Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on environment

Friday, 31 August 2018

* EA responds to 330% increase in drought-related incidents * Public urged to use water wisely ...

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Official opening of Hexham flood defence

Official opening of Hexham flood defence

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

The Environment Agency hosted a celebration event to mark the completion of a new flood bank to protect residents at Tyne Green. ...

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Bathing water investigation continues

Bathing water investigation continues

Friday, 24 August 2018

The Environment Agency is working closely with partners to investigate the bathing water quality at a popular North East beach. ...

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Exmouth residents invited to tidal defence scheme drop in event

Exmouth residents invited to tidal defence scheme drop in event

Friday, 24 August 2018

Planned improvement work set to benefit over 1,400 residential and 400 commercial properties - many of which are considered to be at significant flood...

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PLANS HAVE BEEN PUT FORWARD FOR HULL’S £42M TIDAL FLOOD SCHEME

PLANS HAVE BEEN PUT FORWARD FOR HULL’S £42M TIDAL FLOOD SCHEME

Thursday, 23 August 2018

Planning permission is being sought for a £42 million Humber Hull Frontage Improvement Scheme to provide better protection from flooding....

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Three fined for illegal fishing in the North East

Three fined for illegal fishing in the North East

Thursday, 23 August 2018

The Environment Agency joined forces with Cleveland Police to carry out boat patrols on the River Tees. ...

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Make it your business to be flood resilient

Make it your business to be flood resilient

Friday, 17 August 2018

The Environment Agency is working with North East businesses to ensure they are prepared for flooding. ...

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Light aircraft used to target illegal abstraction investigations

Light aircraft used to target illegal abstraction investigations

Thursday, 16 August 2018

Information gathered from the air is helping the Environment Agency protect nature and wildlife...

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Flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes to be tested on 24 August

Flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes to be tested on 24 August

Thursday, 16 August 2018

The tests will be carried out by the Environment Agency and local residents can find out more at a community drop-in....

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Environment Agency’s ‘Incident Management Portal’ receives international award

Environment Agency’s ‘Incident Management Portal’ receives international award

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

The Environment Agency’s Incident Management Portal has been awarded a ‘Special Achievement in Geographical Information Systems Award’ at the 2018 Int...

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Adur tidal walls scheme harnesses the unique power of the Giken

Adur tidal walls scheme harnesses the unique power of the Giken

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

The Environment Agency's Adur tidal walls scheme in Shoreham-by-Sea is reaching the final stages of construction....

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Native crayfish make a comeback in Lincolnshire

Native crayfish make a comeback in Lincolnshire

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

The first transfer in the county of white-clawed crayfish has been hailed a success as the protected species is now breeding in its new location. ...

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Happy dace for River Tyne fish survey

Happy dace for River Tyne fish survey

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

The Environment Agency joined forces with expert anglers for the second year running to carry out an important survey to assess the numbers of dace. ...

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Progress continues on new North East fish pass

Progress continues on new North East fish pass

Monday, 13 August 2018

The Environment Agency has installed 'baffles' as progress continues on a new fish pass on the River Wear. ...

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Anglers urged to take care when fishing during hot conditions

Anglers urged to take care when fishing during hot conditions

Thursday, 09 August 2018

Environment Agency and Pike Anglers' Club ask for caution when fishing in prolonged hot weather....

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Sewage effluent permit application for proposed Hinkley Point C

Sewage effluent permit application for proposed Hinkley Point C

Thursday, 09 August 2018

The permit is for a sewage treatment plant to serve staff during construction....

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Construction starts on North East flood scheme

Construction starts on North East flood scheme

Thursday, 09 August 2018

Construction work on the main part of the £2.5million Monkton Flood Alleviation Scheme in South Tyneside has started this week. ...

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Plastic pollution could stop horse riders in their tracks

Plastic pollution could stop horse riders in their tracks

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Equestrian surfaces may be at risk of using illegal waste for maneges...

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Lower Otter Restoration Project now applying for funding

Lower Otter Restoration Project now applying for funding

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

The £8-9 million scheme will restore floodplain, create habitats, maintain the footpath and more for the estuary in East Devon. ...

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