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National Drought Group – EA Chief Executive statement

National Drought Group – EA Chief Executive statement

Monday, 21 October 2019

The NDG met on Monday 21 October, chaired by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency....

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Work paused on the Carlisle flood risk management scheme for the winter

Work paused on the Carlisle flood risk management scheme for the winter

Monday, 21 October 2019

The Environment Agency has taken the decision to temporarily pause construction of phase 1 of the Carlisle flood risk management scheme during the win...

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Plant a tree seed and decorate a plant pot in Kendal with local artist

Plant a tree seed and decorate a plant pot in Kendal with local artist

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

The Environment Agency is inviting Kendal children, families and local residents to get involved in a family fun day during half term planting tree se...

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Godalming flood alleviation scheme is officially unveiled

Godalming flood alleviation scheme is officially unveiled

Friday, 11 October 2019

Some 90 properties to benefit from greater protection from flooding....

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Rural Crime Week proves a big success across Tees Valley

Rural Crime Week proves a big success across Tees Valley

Friday, 11 October 2019

The Environment Agency is working with partners to embrace the national campaign - Rural Crime Week of Action....

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The frequency of the unthinkable

The frequency of the unthinkable

Thursday, 10 October 2019

Aldersgate Group event ...

Environment Agency sets net zero emissions aim

Environment Agency sets net zero emissions aim

Thursday, 10 October 2019

The Environment Agency aims to become a net zero organisation by 2030...

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Environment Agency prosecutes Lancashire farm & contractors for polluting river

Environment Agency prosecutes Lancashire farm & contractors for polluting river

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

Withgill Farm and Wilson’s Contractors Ltd from Great Mitton, near Clitheroe, Lancashire, have been prosecuted by the Environment Agency following a p...

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Have your say on Sellafield permit changes

Have your say on Sellafield permit changes

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

The Environment Agency is opening a public consultation on environmental permit changes at Sellafield, in preparation for the end of fuel reprocessing...

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River pollution alert service extended

River pollution alert service extended

Tuesday, 08 October 2019

Environment Agency to provide update on pollution investigations....

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Chilterns Chalk Streams Conference   Position Statement

Chilterns Chalk Streams Conference Position Statement

Saturday, 05 October 2019

Position statement provided by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director of Environment and Business at the Chilterns Chalk Stream Conference, 5 October 201...

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A decade of flood forecasting: saving lives

A decade of flood forecasting: saving lives

Friday, 04 October 2019

Today the Met Office and the Environment Agency are marking a 10-year partnership which has saved lives, livelihoods, and protected infrastructure....

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Cracking down on north London waste crime

Cracking down on north London waste crime

Thursday, 03 October 2019

Tipper trucks under spotlight in Brent roadside checks....

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Climate emergency debated on the Tyne

Climate emergency debated on the Tyne

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

Leading organisations from across the north east meet to discuss the impact on people, communities and wildlife...

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Precautionary Evacuation Notice issued for West Norfolk

Precautionary Evacuation Notice issued for West Norfolk

Monday, 30 September 2019

Communities asked to prepare for coastal flooding...

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Waste giant forced to pay over £500,000 for exporting banned waste

Waste giant forced to pay over £500,000 for exporting banned waste

Friday, 27 September 2019

Following an investigation by the Environment Agency (EA), one of the UK’s largest waste management companies - Biffa Waste Services Ltd - has been or...

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Northumberland launches strategy to protect white clawed crayfish

Northumberland launches strategy to protect white clawed crayfish

Friday, 27 September 2019

Strategy will help to preserve this threatened species in the future...

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Court orders former Northumberland recycling business to pay over £50,000 after breaching environmental regulations

Court orders former Northumberland recycling business to pay over £50,000 after breaching environmental regulations

Friday, 27 September 2019

Company failed to finance the cost of waste electrical electronic equipment collection and treatment...

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Salisbury chosen to test temporary flood barriers

Salisbury chosen to test temporary flood barriers

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Soldiers and firefighters will test their speed and efficiency by setting up temporary flood barriers during Exercise Touchpaper....

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Greater flood protection for Newark residents as project ends

Greater flood protection for Newark residents as project ends

Monday, 23 September 2019

Flood risk in Newark reduced for 140 properties and the surrounding roads and infrastructure ...

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Spotlight to shine on Greatham Creek at international showcase

Spotlight to shine on Greatham Creek at international showcase

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Award-winning flood defence project will take centre stage at event in France...

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Pilot project using nature to tackle flooding launched in Earby

Pilot project using nature to tackle flooding launched in Earby

Thursday, 19 September 2019

A natural flood management trial has been launched at a farm on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire to help reduce the risk of flooding....

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Have your say about how flooding impacts the local Weardale community

Have your say about how flooding impacts the local Weardale community

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Informal drop-in events will take place this month...

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Outlaws' ‘merry adventures’ brought to an end

Outlaws' ‘merry adventures’ brought to an end

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Company directors sentenced in court for illegal waste operation...

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Project to protect native White clawed crayfish in Derbyshire

Project to protect native White clawed crayfish in Derbyshire

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Environmental forces mobilised to deal with American Signal Crayfish invasion...

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Updated flood maps mean Salisbury is better prepared

Updated flood maps mean Salisbury is better prepared

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

New flood maps now show greater detail about how Salisbury reacts to flooding, but not a rise in actual flood risk....

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Habitats improved at RSPB reserve during flood scheme works

Habitats improved at RSPB reserve during flood scheme works

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

The Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme will bring benefits for people and wildlife....

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Somerset landowner kills fish by tipping chemicals on ground

Somerset landowner kills fish by tipping chemicals on ground

Monday, 16 September 2019

Tipping chemicals left over from his plant nursery business onto gravel ended up in a stream and killing hundreds of fish....

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Anglian Water ordered to pay £156,000 for sewage pollution

Anglian Water ordered to pay £156,000 for sewage pollution

Friday, 13 September 2019

The court found that negligence and a lack of maintenance were to blame for the pollution of a Northamptonshire brook....

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Three anglers prosecuted after obstructing fisheries bailiff

Three anglers prosecuted after obstructing fisheries bailiff

Friday, 13 September 2019

The 3 attempted to escape the bailiff by running away and hiding in bushes before being caught....

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