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Salmon stocks in England lowest on record 

Salmon stocks in England lowest on record 

Sunday, 06 October 2024

New research from EA and Cefas shows that salmon stocks in England have fallen to their lowest level since records began....

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Inspiring ‘Unpave the Way Garden’ to be moved to Whitaker Park

Inspiring ‘Unpave the Way Garden’ to be moved to Whitaker Park

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Showcasing innovative approaches to managing flood risk and sustainable garden design the garden is set to be opened at its new permanent home in Rawt...

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More than 22,000 properties protected during recent flooding

More than 22,000 properties protected during recent flooding

Thursday, 03 October 2024

The Environment Agency warns public to continue taking care following the recent flooding...

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Environment Agency gains injunction against Himley Environmental

Environment Agency gains injunction against Himley Environmental

Thursday, 03 October 2024

The agency has successfully applied for an injunction order against Himley Environmental, which operates 2 regulated facilities at Crooked House Lane ...

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AI signs for citizen science to be used at South West beaches 

AI signs for citizen science to be used at South West beaches 

Thursday, 03 October 2024

The Environment Agency is asking people going to the beach at Par in Cornwall and Combe Martin in Devon to talk to their beaches via AI.  ...

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Investigations into deaths of native species in Northumberland

Investigations into deaths of native species in Northumberland

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The Environment Agency is investigating the deaths of endangered native white clawed crayfish. ...

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Conviction for Unlawful Waste Disposal and Illegal Asbestos Site

Conviction for Unlawful Waste Disposal and Illegal Asbestos Site

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, PDM Industries Ltd have been fined £60,046. ...

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Say 'hello' to Citizen Science in the North

Say 'hello' to Citizen Science in the North

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Talking watercourses are asking people in the region to provide information to help shape water quality improvement plans. ...

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World Rivers Day 2024: Removing fish barriers across South West

World Rivers Day 2024: Removing fish barriers across South West

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Fish have been moving more freely thanks to joint efforts to remove manmade barriers blocking them from going home to spawn or reach vital habitats. ...

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Rural Flood Resilience Partnership launched to help farmers and rural communities adapt to a changing climate

Rural Flood Resilience Partnership launched to help farmers and rural communities adapt to a changing climate

Sunday, 22 September 2024

Partnership unites six organisations including: Action with Communities in Rural England; Association of Drainage Authorities; Country Land and Busine...

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Rare “river jelly lichen” discovered in the River Sprint

Rare “river jelly lichen” discovered in the River Sprint

Friday, 20 September 2024

One of the world's rarest lichens has been discovered in a Cumbrian River for the first time in memory and represents a significant biodiversity mil...

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Permit consultation for Portland incinerator reopens

Permit consultation for Portland incinerator reopens

Thursday, 19 September 2024

A chance for local people to have their say on waste plans...

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New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature

New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete. ...

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Alfreton man pays £13,511 for obstructing EA officers

Alfreton man pays £13,511 for obstructing EA officers

Monday, 16 September 2024

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a man for obstructing officers in the course of their duty at a site near Alfreton in Derbyshire....

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New flood risk management scheme for Worcester completed

New flood risk management scheme for Worcester completed

Monday, 16 September 2024

The new scheme for Toronto Close in Worcester has been welcomed by residents who were evacuated from their homes during devastating floods. ...

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Severn Trent pays £327,500 to wildlife trust after investigation

Severn Trent pays £327,500 to wildlife trust after investigation

Friday, 13 September 2024

A blocked sewer polluted 1.7km of a Gloucestershire brook. This Enforcement Undertaking means Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust can improve and restore t...

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Celebrating Salisbury’s new River Park

Celebrating Salisbury’s new River Park

Friday, 13 September 2024

The River Park has reduced flood risk, boosted biodiversity and improved amenity in Salisbury city centre, with better cycle routes and footpaths ...

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Padiham’s Flood Risk Management Scheme to go ahead

Padiham’s Flood Risk Management Scheme to go ahead

Friday, 13 September 2024

The Environment Agency and Burnley Borough Council are delighted to announce additional funds and associated planning permission has been secured....

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Cornwall angler caught fishing without rod licence

Cornwall angler caught fishing without rod licence

Friday, 13 September 2024

Fishing at Saltash without a rod licence has left a Bodmin man nearly £500 worse off.   ...

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Thornbury angler caught fishing without rod licence near Oxford

Thornbury angler caught fishing without rod licence near Oxford

Friday, 13 September 2024

Fishing near Oxford without a rod licence has left a Thornbury man over £300 poorer. ...

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Canford Magna incinerator permit sought by MVV Environment Ltd

Canford Magna incinerator permit sought by MVV Environment Ltd

Friday, 13 September 2024

This is our first consultation on plans for the proposed site. We will consider issues around any likely impact on human health and the environment...

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Planning permission granted for Kendal flood defence work

Planning permission granted for Kendal flood defence work

Thursday, 12 September 2024

The improvements to New Road flood defence work in Kendal were made following feedback from the community and through consultation. ...

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Kaug Refinery Services application for environmental permit

Kaug Refinery Services application for environmental permit

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation for an environmental permit application in Redditch, Worcestershire for a small-scale refinery faci...

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Illegal waste site in Surrey closed down by Environment Agency

Illegal waste site in Surrey closed down by Environment Agency

Sunday, 08 September 2024

Investigators obtain court order to block access to site blighted by waste as probe to find out who dumped it continues....

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2 prosecuted for running illegal waste tyre site

2 prosecuted for running illegal waste tyre site

Friday, 06 September 2024

2 people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste tyre site in Daventry, Northamptonshire, following an investigation by ...

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Firm and Director guilty of illegal catalytic converter trading

Firm and Director guilty of illegal catalytic converter trading

Friday, 06 September 2024

Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd and its only director, Edvars Stancik, have been found guilty of illegally trading in catalytic convertors in Linc...

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Environment Agency prepares for winter at flood awareness event

Environment Agency prepares for winter at flood awareness event

Friday, 06 September 2024

The Environment Agency’s flood resilience team is hosting a drop-in event in Guildford to help raise awareness of local flood-risk. ...

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Birmingham company admits failing to clear 4,000 tonnes of waste

Birmingham company admits failing to clear 4,000 tonnes of waste

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Environment Agency prosecutes property company for failing to comply with order. Landlords left to clear up waste....

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Calstock flood risk cut and new habitat created

Calstock flood risk cut and new habitat created

Tuesday, 03 September 2024

The Cornish village is at less risk of flooding and now has 11 hectares of new intertidal habitat where wildlife is thriving, with new and returning s...

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Suspected Dorset waste crime site sparks multi agency operation

Suspected Dorset waste crime site sparks multi agency operation

Monday, 02 September 2024

The Environment Agency and others are looking into evidence of potential waste crime found at a site near Verwood, Wimborne....

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