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Find out more about the Stockton on Tees flood defence scheme

Find out more about the Stockton on Tees flood defence scheme

Friday, 27 June 2014

Public drop-in to be held on Wednesday 2 July...

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Budleigh Salterton needs action to meet new bathing water standards

Budleigh Salterton needs action to meet new bathing water standards

Monday, 23 June 2014

The bathing water at Budleigh Salterton is at risk of failing tough new standards for water quality the Environment Agency has warned....

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School’s environmental project starts with raingardens

School’s environmental project starts with raingardens

Monday, 23 June 2014

On 20 June, St Peter’s RC High School, working with the Environment Agency and Gloucester City Council, officially opened three raingardens....

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Girton residents to benefit from new monitoring station

Girton residents to benefit from new monitoring station

Friday, 20 June 2014

The Environment Agency has installed new monitoring equipment in the village of Girton, Cambridgeshire to improve the accuracy of the Floodline Warnin...

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Winners of the 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards announced

Winners of the 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards announced

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

The Environment Agency and Waterwise recognises businesses and organisations going the extra mile to save water. ...

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People urged to #gofishing in Yorkshire as new river fishing season begins

People urged to #gofishing in Yorkshire as new river fishing season begins

Monday, 16 June 2014

New fishing season begins on Monday 16 June....

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‘Love Your Beach’ event at Combe Martin

‘Love Your Beach’ event at Combe Martin

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Residents of Combe Martin are invited a special beach awareness day in the popular North Devon village....

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Cuadrilla apply for environmental permits for Preston New Road site

Cuadrilla apply for environmental permits for Preston New Road site

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Public consultation open until 8 July...

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Draft decision on permit for new Solid Recovered Fuel Facility in Rugby

Draft decision on permit for new Solid Recovered Fuel Facility in Rugby

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

The Environment Agency is publishing its draft decision to provide SITA UK Ltd with an environmental permit....

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It’s reely time to get the rods out and #gofishing

It’s reely time to get the rods out and #gofishing

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

The new fishing season on rivers, streams and drains starts on Monday (16 June), just a day after Father’s Day (did you buy him a licence?). It is als...

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Public exhibitions on Dawlish and Exmouth beach management

Public exhibitions on Dawlish and Exmouth beach management

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

The Environment Agency, Teignbridge District Council and East Devon District Council are working on a beach management project that will look at two k...

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Take your Dad fishing for free on Father's Day

Take your Dad fishing for free on Father's Day

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Mums and families are being encouraged to give dad the perfect gift this Father’s Day – get him fishing! ...

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“Le Tour” campsite owners urged to be prepared

“Le Tour” campsite owners urged to be prepared

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Landowners of temporary campsites urged to put a flood plan in place...

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EA and Sedgemoor Council release : River Parrett barrier workshop

EA and Sedgemoor Council release : River Parrett barrier workshop

Monday, 09 June 2014

The technical meeting held today in Bridgwater to discuss the River Parrett barrier had over sixty delegates from various organisations, councils and ...

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Flood risk this weekend (5 June 2014)

Flood risk this weekend (5 June 2014)

Thursday, 05 June 2014

Heavy rain this weekend leads to low but increased flood risk....

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Help reduce flood risk in Sheffield

Help reduce flood risk in Sheffield

Thursday, 05 June 2014

Volunteers needed for the Riverlution Project...

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Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council set up Bridgwater barrier workshop

Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council set up Bridgwater barrier workshop

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

A technical workshop to discuss the possible options for a River Parrett barrier downstream of Bridgwater will be run at Sedgemoor District Council’s ...

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Environment Agency to hold Southend airport drop in

Environment Agency to hold Southend airport drop in

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

A drop-in session is being held in Rochford to explain and discuss a proposal for surface water run-off from Southend Airport to discharge....

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A fishy taster session

A fishy taster session

Monday, 02 June 2014

Scores of keen anglers from across Shropshire took part in an exciting fish scale sampling event on Sunday 1 June....

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Groundwater flooding exhibition to be staged in South West

Groundwater flooding exhibition to be staged in South West

Monday, 02 June 2014

A joint exhibition aimed at people and communities who have been affected by groundwater flooding is being staged by the Environment Agency together w...

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Another successful Lincshore campaign draws to a close

Another successful Lincshore campaign draws to a close

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

A major scheme to reduce flood risk to thousands of homes and businesses on the Lincolnshire coast has been completed ahead of schedule....

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Yorkshire anglers warned to obey the law

Yorkshire anglers warned to obey the law

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Bank Holiday weekend enforcement blitz reels in offenders...

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Restocking on the River Snail

Restocking on the River Snail

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

The Environment Agency is busy re-stocking the River Snail near Newmarket ahead of the fishing season. Approximately 15,000 dace fry have been returne...

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Painting the town yellow in Teignmouth

Painting the town yellow in Teignmouth

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency are working together with Teignbridge District Council to explain to local businesses what happens if they pour fat, oils or ot...

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Bringing salmon back to South Yorkshire

Bringing salmon back to South Yorkshire

Friday, 23 May 2014

New fish pass will allow fish to migrate further towards Sheffield...

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Consultation open for Clean Power environmental permit application, Brierley Hill

Consultation open for Clean Power environmental permit application, Brierley Hill

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency is seeking the views of the local community after receiving an application for an environmental permit to operate an Energy Rec...

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Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Aller and Stoke St Gregory)

Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Aller and Stoke St Gregory)

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency is inviting people living on the Somerset Moors and Levels to another two drop-in surgeries at Aller and Stoke St Gregory....

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Bathing water testing begins in the South West

Bathing water testing begins in the South West

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Environment Agency bathing water monitoring teams will be out and about in the South West every week until the end of September, taking nearly 4,0...

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Tough action to protect England’s beaches and £3.6bn seaside economy

Tough action to protect England’s beaches and £3.6bn seaside economy

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Final year before bathing waters have to meet new water quality standards which are twice as strict....

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Castleford residents invited to comment on new permit application

Castleford residents invited to comment on new permit application

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Castleford residents are being invited to comment on an environmental permit application for a new renewable resources facility...

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