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Starcross and Cockwood tidal defence scheme

Starcross and Cockwood tidal defence scheme

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

The Environment Agency is reviewing options to manage the risk of tidal flooding at Starcross and Cockwood on the Exe Estuary in Devon. ...

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Environment Agency awards fisheries contract

Environment Agency awards fisheries contract

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

The Environment Agency is set to award a landmark fisheries contract to the Angling Trust. ...

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Record fish on the Tyne

Record fish on the Tyne

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

New figures show a bumper year for fish in the north east....

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Public consultation to open on flood risk Black Sluice catchment

Public consultation to open on flood risk Black Sluice catchment

Friday, 07 August 2015

A six-week public consultation on how to best manage future flood risk in the Black Sluice catchment begins on August 17...

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Reports of non native salmon in North East waters

Reports of non native salmon in North East waters

Friday, 07 August 2015

Anglers are being asked to report any sightings or catches of Pink Salmon....

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Appeal for information on River Axe pollution

Appeal for information on River Axe pollution

Thursday, 06 August 2015

Environment Agency officers who are investigating the pollution of the River Axe at Mosterton, Dorset, are appealing for any information regarding the...

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Work begins on flood alleviation schemes in Louth and Horncastle

Work begins on flood alleviation schemes in Louth and Horncastle

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

Construction on long-awaited flood alleviation schemes in Louth and Horncastle is set to start this month. ...

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Safe haven created for native species on Leeds stream

Safe haven created for native species on Leeds stream

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

Natural techniques have been used to create crayfish habitat....

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Skipton residents invited to find out about flood defences

Skipton residents invited to find out about flood defences

Monday, 03 August 2015

Drop-in session to be held in flood-prone North Yorkshire town...

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Warning to landowners: Don’t get stung by illegal waste operations

Warning to landowners: Don’t get stung by illegal waste operations

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Investigations ongoing into large-scale tipping of waste in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire...

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Boston Barrier community hub opens to the public next week

Boston Barrier community hub opens to the public next week

Thursday, 30 July 2015

The Boston Barrier will take another important step forward with the opening of the Boston Barrier Community Hub on 5 August....

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Closing in on illegal vehicle dismantlers in Boston

Closing in on illegal vehicle dismantlers in Boston

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

The Environment Agency and partners are cracking down on illegal vehicle dismantlers and unlicensed scrap metal dealers in Boston....

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Boats checked in North East fisheries patrols

Boats checked in North East fisheries patrols

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Patrols protect the commercial salmon and sea trout fishery...

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Construction begins on the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme

Construction begins on the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Construction has begun on Phase 1 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme, which will help to reduce flood risk to over 1,400 proper...

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Environment Agency warns of possible surface water flooding in south and east England (July 2015)

Environment Agency warns of possible surface water flooding in south and east England (July 2015)

Friday, 24 July 2015

Heavy rain in south and east England on Friday night and into Saturday morning will bring a risk of localised surface water flooding....

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First phase of flood bank work on Whittlesey Washes complete

First phase of flood bank work on Whittlesey Washes complete

Friday, 24 July 2015

The first phase of the Environment Agency's work to improve flood defence banks at Whittlesey Washes has been completed early. ...

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Historic bridge reopens after flood works

Historic bridge reopens after flood works

Friday, 24 July 2015

Transporter Bridge is back open following essential flood defence work....

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School’s out for summer, but don’t forget your water safety lessons

School’s out for summer, but don’t forget your water safety lessons

Thursday, 23 July 2015

Information to consider when planning your days out and holidays, whilst still having fun and being safe...

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New flood warnings service for Skipton and Glusburn

New flood warnings service for Skipton and Glusburn

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

New data allows for more timely alerts during flood risk...

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Eel y good information gathered in surveys

Eel y good information gathered in surveys

Friday, 17 July 2015

Work ongoing to halt the decline in eel populations...

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Fish stocks boost for the River Dearne

Fish stocks boost for the River Dearne

Friday, 17 July 2015

3,000 young barbel released by the Environment Agency...

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Landowners warned: Don’t get stung by illegal waste operations

Landowners warned: Don’t get stung by illegal waste operations

Friday, 17 July 2015

Illegally dumped waste can lead to huge clean-up costs...

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Rare fish returns to South Yorkshire

Rare fish returns to South Yorkshire

Friday, 17 July 2015

Sea lamprey found in River Don...

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Residents invited to Leominster flood scheme information event

Residents invited to Leominster flood scheme information event

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents to discuss proposals to upgrade the existing flood alleviation scheme in Leominster...

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Free flood warnings for EE mobile customers in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Free flood warnings for EE mobile customers in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

The Environment Agency has teamed up with digital communications company EE for a new scheme to send flood warnings to mobile phone users in Lincolnsh...

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Free flood warnings to be offered to EE mobile customers in Devon and Cornwall

Free flood warnings to be offered to EE mobile customers in Devon and Cornwall

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Environment Agency teams up with digital communications company EE to send flood warnings to mobile phone users in Devon and Cornwall....

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Free flood warnings to be offered to EE mobile customers

Free flood warnings to be offered to EE mobile customers

Monday, 13 July 2015

The Environment Agency has teamed up with digital communications company EE for a new scheme to send flood warnings to mobile phone users....

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Family fishing fun as the Environment Agency holds free events in Cornwall

Family fishing fun as the Environment Agency holds free events in Cornwall

Thursday, 09 July 2015

Looking for a fun day out for the family this summer? Why not try a day’s coarse fishing at one of the special angling events being staged across Corn...

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Partners join forces for coast fish survey

Partners join forces for coast fish survey

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

Data wanted to help protect fish nursery grounds...

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Cut off Channel access bridges work in Norfolk and Suffolk

Cut off Channel access bridges work in Norfolk and Suffolk

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

The Environment Agency is refurbishing seven access track bridges spanning the Cut-Off Channel....

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