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Fish find shows mine water scheme is reaping rewards

Fish find shows mine water scheme is reaping rewards

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Environment Agency surveys at Saltburn-by-the-Sea indicate mine water treatment scheme is helping restore a once heavily polluted Gill. ...

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Anglers urged to help protect Norfolk Broads pike stock

Anglers urged to help protect Norfolk Broads pike stock

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Anglers are reminded to remain by their rods at all times to prevent pike deaths when fishing as winter enforcement patrols start....

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Unlocking the River Severn for people and wildlife

Unlocking the River Severn for people and wildlife

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Funding announced for major new wildlife project to reopen the River Severn for fish and wildlife. ...

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Charlton residents to benefit from new flood warning gauge

Charlton residents to benefit from new flood warning gauge

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Flood warning equipment will provide water level information for the Merry Brook, which was previously not available....

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Community event marks flood scheme official opening

Community event marks flood scheme official opening

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Newcastle's Brunton Park flood scheme official opening event is attended by residents young and old. ...

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Bank strengthening work starts in Collingham

Bank strengthening work starts in Collingham

Monday, 24 October 2016

Repairs to 40 metres of river bank will protect properties...

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Thank you to the volunteers from the River Thames

Thank you to the volunteers from the River Thames

Friday, 21 October 2016

On Thursday 27 October 2016 volunteers will be given awards as recognition for all their hard work and commitment over the past year....

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Virtual test to ensure River Aire moveable weir is winter ready

Virtual test to ensure River Aire moveable weir is winter ready

Friday, 21 October 2016

Virtual testing takes place on the River Aire as part of the Leeds flood alleviation scheme. ...

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Are you disposing of your oil or fuel correctly?

Are you disposing of your oil or fuel correctly?

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Worcester businesses and residents reminded to make sure oil and fuel is stored and disposed of correctly and safely....

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Help plan the future: join the flood and coastal committee

Help plan the future: join the flood and coastal committee

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

The Environment Agency is looking for members to join the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) which covers the River Great Ouse catchment....

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Fish stocks boost for North East rivers (October 2016)

Fish stocks boost for North East rivers (October 2016)

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Environment Agency's fisheries experts have released more than 5,000 fish into North East waters....

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Environment Agency appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non tidal River Thames

Environment Agency appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non tidal River Thames

Monday, 17 October 2016

These appointments will help deliver service to boaters and boating businesses along the navigable, non-tidal River Thames....

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Tidal flood risk in Thames estuary increases in line with predictions

Tidal flood risk in Thames estuary increases in line with predictions

Thursday, 13 October 2016

The Environment Agency presented today (13 October 2016) its 5 year review of tidal flood risk indicators in the Thames estuary. ...

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New kit tested as part of major flood response exercise

New kit tested as part of major flood response exercise

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

The Environment Agency is testing new flood technology as part of a winter readiness training exercise involving 1,000 staff....

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Flood sirens put to the test for Calderdale exercise

Flood sirens put to the test for Calderdale exercise

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Training exercise will test the response of emergency services...

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Vehicles checked in North East waste operation

Vehicles checked in North East waste operation

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Environment Agency officers stopped and checked 60 vehicles carrying waste in an operation in the North East. ...

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Oil and gas regulators to host public drop in in Scarborough

Oil and gas regulators to host public drop in in Scarborough

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Scarborough event on 18 October gives chance to find out how oil and gas is regulated....

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Event brings volunteer Flood Wardens together

Event brings volunteer Flood Wardens together

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Environment Agency hosts event to say thank you and bring the North East's Flood Warden groups together. ...

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Residents and businesses invited to Leekbrook flood drop in event

Residents and businesses invited to Leekbrook flood drop in event

Friday, 07 October 2016

Information on the Environment Agency's options for improving flood defences in the Leekbrook area is available at an upcoming drop-in event....

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Temporary bridge on A39 to be removed during one day road closure

Temporary bridge on A39 to be removed during one day road closure

Thursday, 06 October 2016

Somerset traffic diversion will be in place for 24 hours while engineers remove structure....

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Medway flood protection: public invited to learn more

Medway flood protection: public invited to learn more

Thursday, 06 October 2016

A series of public drop in sessions are to be held to update communities on the development of the River Medway flood alleviation schemes, a multi-mil...

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Rod licence blitz nets 23 anglers for offences on Lincolnshire waters

Rod licence blitz nets 23 anglers for offences on Lincolnshire waters

Tuesday, 04 October 2016

Environment Agency enforcement officers have been carrying out checks on anglers in Lincolnshire....

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Environment Agency lends a hand to local council

Environment Agency lends a hand to local council

Tuesday, 04 October 2016

Officers were on scene at Ipsley Pool, Redditch after receiving a call to help fish in distress from Redditch Borough Council. ...

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Flood risk expert retires after 40 years

Flood risk expert retires after 40 years

Thursday, 29 September 2016

A Norfolk-based flood risk veteran, who played a key role in the aftermath of the East Coast surge in 2013, is retiring after 40 years....

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Public invited to meet the regulators of oil and gas industry

Public invited to meet the regulators of oil and gas industry

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Joint press release with the Environment Agency, Health and Safety Executive, Public Health England and the Oil and Gas Authority...

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Metaldehyde: Advice for autumn crops

Metaldehyde: Advice for autumn crops

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Metaldehyde is a slug pellet that can contaminate watercourses, especially when it rains. Here's how to avoid that happening. ...

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Fishy activities reeled in by enforcement team

Fishy activities reeled in by enforcement team

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Environment Agency enforcement officers have been patrolling for illegal fishing activities...

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Construction begins on Faversham flood alleviation scheme

Construction begins on Faversham flood alleviation scheme

Monday, 26 September 2016

The Environment Agency begins work today on the Front Brents flood alleviation scheme at Faversham....

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Serious pollution and emissions cut at regulated sites

Serious pollution and emissions cut at regulated sites

Thursday, 22 September 2016

Serious pollution incidents across England have fallen by 56% since 2000 thanks to the work of the Environment Agency and its partners, reports out to...

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£200,000 of rod licence money to fund over 50 angling projects

£200,000 of rod licence money to fund over 50 angling projects

Wednesday, 21 September 2016

Projects will encourage school children to get involved and will help tackle predation...

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