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Environment Agency consults on variation to Devonport permit

Environment Agency consults on variation to Devonport permit

Friday, 20 May 2016

Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited (DRDL) has submitted an application for a minor variation to an environmental permit which covers operations on their...

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World Fish Migration Day celebration comes to the North East

World Fish Migration Day celebration comes to the North East

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Environment Agency runs free event in Durham to celebrate global day ...

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Operation targets rural crime

Operation targets rural crime

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Environment Agency officers join police to crack down on rural crime in major operation ...

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Improvements to Witham Brook will help reduce flood risk

Improvements to Witham Brook will help reduce flood risk

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Improvement works have been carried out on Witham Brook in Grantham, meaning homes and businesses will be less likely to flood when heavy rainfall rai...

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Water quality testing begins at bathing beaches

Water quality testing begins at bathing beaches

Saturday, 14 May 2016

From this week, the Environment Agency begins the annual water quality testing at over 400 popular bathing beaches. ...

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Free coaching sessions aim to get people back into angling

Free coaching sessions aim to get people back into angling

Friday, 13 May 2016

Former fishermen in Northamptonshire are being invited to attend free coaching sessions which aim to get them back behind a rod this summer...

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Firms see climate change opportunities as well as risks

Firms see climate change opportunities as well as risks

Thursday, 12 May 2016

A new Environment Agency report shows how businesses view the risks and opportunities presented by future climate change and severe weather....

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Publication of the Foss Barrier investigation report

Publication of the Foss Barrier investigation report

Thursday, 12 May 2016

The Environment Agency has published an independent report commissioned to investigate how water got into the Foss Barrier Pumping Station in York on ...

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River diverted to reduce flood risk

River diverted to reduce flood risk

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

The River Ouseburn has been diverted as part of a major scheme to tackle flooding in Brunton Park, Newcastle....

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Catterick flood alleviation scheme work begins

Catterick flood alleviation scheme work begins

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Work starts on a partnership project to protect a North Yorkshire village from flooding....

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Illegal anglers ‘blitzed’ in rod licence crack down

Illegal anglers ‘blitzed’ in rod licence crack down

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Over the bank holiday weekend, across England, Environment Agency enforcement officers checked 3127 anglers and reported 247 for fishing illegally....

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Residents and business invited to Yelvertoft flood drop in event

Residents and business invited to Yelvertoft flood drop in event

Monday, 09 May 2016

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to attend a drop-in event to discuss flooding in Yelvertoft....

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Anglers caught in illegal fishing crackdown

Anglers caught in illegal fishing crackdown

Monday, 09 May 2016

Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands anglers caught cheating fellow anglers during the bank holiday weekend. ...

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Views sought on intention to grant a permit for IGas Misson site

Views sought on intention to grant a permit for IGas Misson site

Monday, 09 May 2016

The Environment Agency intends to grant the permit but is providing an additional chance for further evidence to be submitted....

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Annual Lincshore scheme to reduce coastal flood risk starts today

Annual Lincshore scheme to reduce coastal flood risk starts today

Friday, 06 May 2016

A major annual scheme to replenish Lincolnshire beaches will get underway this week, helping reduce flood risk to thousands of homes and businesses al...

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Residents and businesses invited to Selly Park North and Selly Oak flood drop in events

Residents and businesses invited to Selly Park North and Selly Oak flood drop in events

Friday, 06 May 2016

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to attend drop-in events to discuss plans to help reduce flood risk for Selly Park N...

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Keswick flood defence repairs begin

Keswick flood defence repairs begin

Friday, 06 May 2016

Work to repair the seals on the glass panels along High Hill in Keswick, Cumbria, after they were damaged during the December 2015 floods....

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Water release at Wimbleball Reservoir to help young salmon

Water release at Wimbleball Reservoir to help young salmon

Wednesday, 04 May 2016

Water was released from Wimbleball Reservoir on Exmoor on Tuesday 3 May, to try and help young salmon (smolts) to move downstream on the River Exe. ...

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Environment Agency and Army test flood response

Environment Agency and Army test flood response

Wednesday, 04 May 2016

Staff from the Environment Agency and soldiers from the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment took part in a flooding exercise today. ...

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Reducing flood risk in Appleby, Cumbria

Reducing flood risk in Appleby, Cumbria

Friday, 29 April 2016

The Environment Agency has completed the first phase of construction work to improve flood defences in the town of Appleby in Cumbria....

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Reducing flood risk in Glenridding, Cumbria

Reducing flood risk in Glenridding, Cumbria

Friday, 29 April 2016

Improvements to Glenridding flood defences are underway this week, as work starts on a new wall to protect residents from flooding....

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New Charminster Bridge to be opened by MP Oliver Letwin

New Charminster Bridge to be opened by MP Oliver Letwin

Friday, 29 April 2016

A replacement bridge designed to cope with flooding in Charminster will be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony by West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin....

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Dorset river improvements now allow fish to migrate upstream

Dorset river improvements now allow fish to migrate upstream

Friday, 29 April 2016

Fish-friendly changes made to the Rivers Frome, Piddle, Asker and Brit by the Environment Agency and partners....

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Tonbridge flood wardens push to recruit more volunteers

Tonbridge flood wardens push to recruit more volunteers

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Tonbridge flood wardens to run an introductory session for prospective new community wardens....

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Environment Agency says ‘thanks for coming’

Environment Agency says ‘thanks for coming’

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

More than 100 people visited the Civic Hall, Totnes on Saturday 16 April to see proposals on how flood risk from the River Dart could be reduced in th...

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Call for committee members to help shape future flood plans in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Call for committee members to help shape future flood plans in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Monday, 25 April 2016

The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) covering large parts of Lincolnshire and Nor...

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Environment Agency launches Soil “Speed” Awareness Courses for Land Management offenders

Environment Agency launches Soil “Speed” Awareness Courses for Land Management offenders

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

The Environment Agency has recently launched the first of a number of planned soil awareness courses in Herefordshire. ...

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Leicester born Environment Agency Chief Executive visits the city

Leicester born Environment Agency Chief Executive visits the city

Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency visited last week to see the innovative Leicester Flood Risk Management Scheme....

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National crack down on rogue traders and waste criminals

National crack down on rogue traders and waste criminals

Friday, 15 April 2016

Rogue traders across the UK were targeted in a national day of action on Wednesday 13 April 2016 as part of a crime prevention initiative. ...

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Environment Agency investigation underway into dumped chemicals

Environment Agency investigation underway into dumped chemicals

Thursday, 14 April 2016

After 23 barrels of unknown chemicals were dumped last week, the Environment Agency can confirm they are not harmful to public health...

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