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Come along to flood scheme update at Forge Mill Farm

Come along to flood scheme update at Forge Mill Farm

Thursday, 02 August 2018

You are invited to hear more about the £32m project in Perry Barr and Witton, reducing flood risk for 1,400 properties....

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Environment Agency announces support for farmers during dry weather

Environment Agency announces support for farmers during dry weather

Wednesday, 01 August 2018

The Environment Agency is supporting farmers dealing with the pressures of the hot, dry weather by allowing a more flexible approach to water abstract...

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Large fine for Leicester textile firm

Large fine for Leicester textile firm

Monday, 30 July 2018

Euro Dyers a textile dyeing firm did not have a an Environmental Permit and officers witnessed dangerous conditions that could have affected local res...

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Report on state of air quality in England highlights urgent action needed on ammonia emissions

Report on state of air quality in England highlights urgent action needed on ammonia emissions

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Other findings show that nitrogen oxides and particulate matter have reduced although high levels persist in certain areas...

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Yellow fish remind people how they can reduce sea pollution

Yellow fish remind people how they can reduce sea pollution

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Campaign highlights pollution risk caused to sea by pouring fat, oil and other waste down drains and gullies....

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Water company fined for pollution incidents

Water company fined for pollution incidents

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Northumbrian Water Ltd has been fined for unpermitted discharges of untreated sewage following an investigation by the Environment Agency. ...

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Playground ready for summer fun at Forge Mill Farm

Playground ready for summer fun at Forge Mill Farm

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Visitors to Sandwell Park can enjoy the playground once again, following its temporary closure during work on Phase 2 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flo...

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Environment Agency responds to impacts of dry weather

Environment Agency responds to impacts of dry weather

Monday, 23 July 2018

The Environment Agency steps up its incident response to tackle the impacts of continued dry weather, following the driest June since 1925. ...

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National Drought Group   Chairman's statement

National Drought Group Chairman's statement

Monday, 23 July 2018

The National Drought Group met on Monday 23 July. ...

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Environmental permits issued for Holmwood drilling site

Environmental permits issued for Holmwood drilling site

Monday, 23 July 2018

The Environment Agency has issued environmental permits to Europa Oil & Gas Limited for the Holmwood site in Surrey....

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Boaters’ views sought in consultation on proposed charges

Boaters’ views sought in consultation on proposed charges

Friday, 20 July 2018

Environment Agency seeks boaters' views on proposed increase in charges...

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Environment Agency supports water restrictions in the North West

Environment Agency supports water restrictions in the North West

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Action is being taken to help reduce demand for water during prolonged dry weather...

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Blue Green Algae remains present in four Lake District locations

Blue Green Algae remains present in four Lake District locations

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Lake users advised to remain cautious...

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Emergency response prevents huge fish deaths at the River Mole

Emergency response prevents huge fish deaths at the River Mole

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Specialist Environment Agency officers have been called into action to prevent widespread fish deaths at the River Mole near Gatwick Airport....

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Dry weather update – 17th July 2018

Dry weather update – 17th July 2018

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

The Environment Agency continues to urge people to follow water company advice and use water wisely...

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£1m culvert repair work to reduce flood risk set to begin

£1m culvert repair work to reduce flood risk set to begin

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Essential work is due to start in Earby to reduce the risk of flooding to 91 homes and 17 businesses....

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Environment Agency warns of illegal waste being dumped in empty commercial units

Environment Agency warns of illegal waste being dumped in empty commercial units

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Warning to land owners and companies as industrial units across the country are being targeted by waste criminals...

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Critical asset for early flood warning in York being built

Critical asset for early flood warning in York being built

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Construction of a channel that will improve the Environment Agency's ability to predict flooding in York is being carried out in the River Nidd....

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The Environment Agency publishes Annual Report 2017 to 2018

The Environment Agency publishes Annual Report 2017 to 2018

Friday, 13 July 2018

The Annual Report has now been published on GOV.UK...

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Operation CLAMPDOWN and licence blitz target illegal fishing

Operation CLAMPDOWN and licence blitz target illegal fishing

Friday, 13 July 2018

Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers undertook 927 targeted patrols during the 2018 close season, detecting 117 close season and 135 othe...

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Flood wardens needed in Northumberland town

Flood wardens needed in Northumberland town

Friday, 13 July 2018

The Environment Agency is calling on volunteers in Ponteland to help their local community prepare for flooding. ...

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Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, report shows

Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, report shows

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, says a new Environment Agency report. ...

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A boon for bees as Environment Agency trials pollinator project

A boon for bees as Environment Agency trials pollinator project

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

The project seeks to provide and protect valuable habitat for bees...

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Fish released to boost North East rivers

Fish released to boost North East rivers

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

The Environment Agency has released thousands of young fish into tributaries of the River Tyne to encourage natural recovery of fish stocks ...

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Biscathorpe residents meet regulators of oil and gas industry

Biscathorpe residents meet regulators of oil and gas industry

Monday, 09 July 2018

Oil and Gas industry regulators are meeting local residents ahead of conventional oil drilling ...

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Major flood scheme construction underway

Major flood scheme construction underway

Friday, 06 July 2018

£32m project in Perry Barr and Witton will reduce flood risk for 1,400 properties....

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'Critical asset’ for predicting flooding in York being built

'Critical asset’ for predicting flooding in York being built

Thursday, 05 July 2018

A concrete channel that will help predict whether York is likely to be affected by flooding is being constructed in the River Nidd by the Environment ...

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Natural flood management scheme for Yorkshire Dales communities

Natural flood management scheme for Yorkshire Dales communities

Thursday, 05 July 2018

A scheme to help better protect rural communities in the Yorkshire Dales from being cut-off by flood water using natural measures starts this summer....

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Water resources during hotter summer months

Water resources during hotter summer months

Thursday, 05 July 2018

The Environment Agency is urging people to follow water company advice to use water wisely during these hotter summer months. ...

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Co operation the key to tackling pennywort

Co operation the key to tackling pennywort

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Call to report sightings of invasive plant along the River Thames...

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