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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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Environment Agency confirms Blue Green Algae in three locations across the Lake District

Environment Agency confirms Blue Green Algae in three locations across the Lake District

Thursday, 05 July 2018

What you should do if you suspect Blue Green Algae is present and how to report it...

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Households urged to play their part in tackling waste crime

Households urged to play their part in tackling waste crime

Tuesday, 03 July 2018

The Environment Agency reveals over a third of illegally dumped waste is from households...

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Work on Northumberland flood defence complete

Work on Northumberland flood defence complete

Friday, 29 June 2018

The Environment Agency has completed work on a new flood embankment which will reduce the risk of flooding at Tyne Green in Hexham. ...

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Humber habitat creation scheme plans on show

Humber habitat creation scheme plans on show

Thursday, 28 June 2018

The latest information on a major protect to create a large area of wetland habitat on the Humber estuary will be on show on Thursday, 5 July....

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50th anniversary of the devastating floods in East Devon

50th anniversary of the devastating floods in East Devon

Thursday, 28 June 2018

10 July 1968 saw one of the worst natural disasters East Devon has ever experienced. ...

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Glebe Quarry Ltd AKA 1st Call Skips fined for supplying contaminated waste

Glebe Quarry Ltd AKA 1st Call Skips fined for supplying contaminated waste

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Three sites in Cornwall were sent waste containing asbestos, causing costly clean-ups....

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Water quality improvements signal end for 1980s river equipment

Water quality improvements signal end for 1980s river equipment

Monday, 25 June 2018

The Environment Agency is proposing to remove an automatic trash screen at Lea Marston lakes on the River Teme as water quality improvements leave it ...

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Call to sign up for flood warnings as up to 80% of Lincolnshire coastal communities yet to fully register

Call to sign up for flood warnings as up to 80% of Lincolnshire coastal communities yet to fully register

Friday, 22 June 2018

The reminder comes as the Environment Agency finishes work on its coastal flood defence scheme for this year....

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Spot check crackdown on waste carriers around London City Airport

Spot check crackdown on waste carriers around London City Airport

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Capital waste crime crackdown...

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Anglers urged to report non native salmon catches

Anglers urged to report non native salmon catches

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Pink salmon have been spotted in North East waters...

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River coarse fishing season in full swing

River coarse fishing season in full swing

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

The Environment Agency's North East Fisheries Enforcement Team carried out 87 patrols detecting 33 offences during the three-month close season ...

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Fishing licence money protecting fish from predatory birds

Fishing licence money protecting fish from predatory birds

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Barleston bream and many other fish now have shelter from predatory birds, thanks to floating islands created by the Environment Agency....

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Call for feedback on next section of £45m York Flood Alleviation Scheme

Call for feedback on next section of £45m York Flood Alleviation Scheme

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Pop along to a public drop-in on June 20...

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Vital part of Mytholmroyd flood defence scheme gets green light

Vital part of Mytholmroyd flood defence scheme gets green light

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Option to construction flood walls at an industrial estate is approved by the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Partnership Board....

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Opportunity to shape plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Opportunity to shape plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Monday, 18 June 2018

Otley residents and businesses are invited to come and hear about a shortlist of options to reduce flood risk in the town at an event on Thursday 21 J...

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River coarse fishing season starts tomorrow

River coarse fishing season starts tomorrow

Friday, 15 June 2018

River coarse fishing gets back into full swing tomorrow following the three month close season from 15 March to 15 June....

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Sea change for migrating smolts

Sea change for migrating smolts

Thursday, 14 June 2018

The Environment Agency in the North East is working with partners to make it easier for fish passage across the Tees Barrage. ...

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School children flood in for new defences tour

School children flood in for new defences tour

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

The Environment Agency hosted an event for school pupils and local residents to see the flood defences that reduce the risk of flooding to their commu...

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Work starts on Northumberland flood defence

Work starts on Northumberland flood defence

Thursday, 07 June 2018

The Environment Agency has started work on a new £65,000 flood bank in a Northumberland town to reduce the risk of flooding from the River Tyne. ...

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Supporting flooded communities in Sparkhill and Selly Park

Supporting flooded communities in Sparkhill and Selly Park

Monday, 04 June 2018

Public drop-in events have been organised in June for people affected by flooding in Sparkhill and Selly Park....

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New £63 million defence scheme is turning the tide against floods in Rossall

New £63 million defence scheme is turning the tide against floods in Rossall

Friday, 01 June 2018

Environment Agency open new £63 million flood defence scheme in Rossall...

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Consultation seeks views on Alkane Energy permit application

Consultation seeks views on Alkane Energy permit application

Friday, 01 June 2018

Alkane Energy UK Ltd have applied for an environmental permit to drill at a site in Rufford...

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Flood risk due to thundery downpours

Flood risk due to thundery downpours

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Ahead of further heavy rain, the Environment Agency urges people to check flood risk and prepare for flooding....

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Bank holiday blitz nets illegal anglers

Bank holiday blitz nets illegal anglers

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers in the North East checked almost 400 rod licences and reported 14 anglers during bank holiday patrol...

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Three men fined for illegal fishing

Three men fined for illegal fishing

Friday, 25 May 2018

Environment Agency fisheries enforcement officers in the North East were on patrol when they saw an illegal gill net set across the river. ...

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Illegal fishing clampdown throughout East Midlands

Illegal fishing clampdown throughout East Midlands

Friday, 25 May 2018

The Environment Agency is enforcing fishing laws this bank holiday weekend....

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Environment Agency kick starts River Witham recovery

Environment Agency kick starts River Witham recovery

Friday, 25 May 2018

Hundreds of thousands of fish larvae are being released into the River Witham in Lincolnshire as part of the watercourse's recovery from a pollution i...

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Environment Agency calls for action on water efficiency

Environment Agency calls for action on water efficiency

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Rivers and wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use and wastage, according to an Environment Agency ...

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Leeds natural flood management plans on show in Skipton

Leeds natural flood management plans on show in Skipton

Monday, 21 May 2018

Natural measures to reduce flood risk, which include the planting of thousands of trees in the River Aire catchment, will be on show in Skipton this w...

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