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West Country creates sources of water in unlikeliest places 

West Country creates sources of water in unlikeliest places 

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Devon and Cornwall is leading the way in innovative water sources as the West Country’s industrial legacy is turned into gigantic water holes....

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Innovative drop in the ocean brings boost to the Tees

Innovative drop in the ocean brings boost to the Tees

Thursday, 27 March 2025

A new project to install three floating islands in the River Tees Estuary is complete, creating new habitat and bringing a boost for wildlife....

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Environment Agency storm overflow spill data for 2024

Environment Agency storm overflow spill data for 2024

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Spill count and duration remains unacceptably high across England. Data analysis and stricter rules to reduce pollution going forward....

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Fisheries team takes action to protect endangered European eels

Fisheries team takes action to protect endangered European eels

Thursday, 27 March 2025

The Environment Agency’s Fisheries Enforcement Officers have started patrols along the coast to help protect the endangered European eel from illegal ...

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Solihull man prosecuted for failing to remove waste from land

Solihull man prosecuted for failing to remove waste from land

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Solihull man who failed to remove waste from his land....

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Vital flood defence works on the River Rother due to start

Vital flood defence works on the River Rother due to start

Monday, 24 March 2025

The Environment Agency is beginning work to replace the flood gate at the Canklow Regulator on the River Rother in South Yorkshire....

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Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growth

Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growth

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Partnership unlocks 18,000 new homes whilst ensuring high standards of environmental protection, delivering change in line with Government’s plan for ...

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North East Fisheries Officers start their close season patrols

North East Fisheries Officers start their close season patrols

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Environment Agency fisheries officers in the North East have stepped up patrols as the close season for coarse fishing begins. ...

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South West Water legal challenge to reduce charges fails

South West Water legal challenge to reduce charges fails

Friday, 14 March 2025

The water company tried to have 12 charges against it for sewage spills from two sewage pumping stations in Cornwall dropped. ...

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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier sees arrival of giant construction barge

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier sees arrival of giant construction barge

Thursday, 13 March 2025

The jack up barge will play a vital role in the next phase of the barrier’s construction and will be a dominant feature over coming months. ...

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Countdown for the close season begins for East Anglian anglers

Countdown for the close season begins for East Anglian anglers

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers that the close season for coarse fishing comes into effect on Saturday 15 March and runs until 15 June inc...

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Countdown to the close season begins for South East anglers

Countdown to the close season begins for South East anglers

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Anglers reminded that the close season for coarse fishing comes into effect on 15 March and runs until 15 June inclusive....

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Staffordshire woman prosecuted for not removing illegal waste

Staffordshire woman prosecuted for not removing illegal waste

Thursday, 06 March 2025

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 43-year-old Staffordshire woman for failing to remove illegal waste from land in Lichfield, Staff...

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EA Chief Scientist sets out water monitoring vision

EA Chief Scientist sets out water monitoring vision

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Dr Robert Bradburne outlines a future approach to environmental monitoring at newly refurbished £4 million laboratory in Leeds....

Thousands of fish released to restock Cheshire river

Thousands of fish released to restock Cheshire river

Thursday, 27 February 2025

A total of 4,000 fish, including chub dace and roach, have been released into the River Weaver at two key locations in Cheshire. ...

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Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection

Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection

Thursday, 27 February 2025

An expected 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle will be moved to protect 800 homes and 4,000 caravans....

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Environment Agency grants permit for Portland incinerator

Environment Agency grants permit for Portland incinerator

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Conditions are being put on site operations and granting an environmental permit will not impact outcome of judicial review into site's planning permi...

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Devon and Cornwall farmers called on to prevent run off incidents

Devon and Cornwall farmers called on to prevent run off incidents

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Reports of rain washing loose soil off farm fields nearly doubles compared to same period last year. ...

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Ongoing crackdown hooks 6 unlicensed anglers

Ongoing crackdown hooks 6 unlicensed anglers

Thursday, 20 February 2025

As part of an ongoing Environment Agency crackdown, 6 anglers have been found guilty of fishing illegally at waters in the London area last year. ...

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Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme designs to be put on show

Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme designs to be put on show

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Officers from the Environment Agency are hosting two events where residents can view final designs for the scheme, ask any questions and meet the proj...

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Have your say on plans to reduce Guildford flood risk

Have your say on plans to reduce Guildford flood risk

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Public drop-in on Saturday 22 February, 12pm to 5pm at the Electric Theatre, Guildford with an online presentation on Wednesday 26 February, 7.30pm to...

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Milestone at Shoreham flood defence project

Milestone at Shoreham flood defence project

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Work at one section of the Adur Tidal Walls Scheme now complete, with roads and paths re-opened...

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Thames river rage drama ends with huge fine

Thames river rage drama ends with huge fine

Monday, 17 February 2025

Boat-owner that caused Kingston Regatta incident charged more than £4,000. Video evidence shows disgraceful behaviour on the water....

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North East man jailed for running illegal waste site

North East man jailed for running illegal waste site

Friday, 14 February 2025

A County Durham man has been jailed for operating an illegal waste site in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency....

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River Tame stocked with thousands of fish

River Tame stocked with thousands of fish

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

The Environment Agency has boosted the populations of dace, chub and roach in Greater Manchester as 4,000 fish have been released into the River Tame....

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Working with nature to boost nation’s flood resilience: New evidence of natural flood management benefits

Working with nature to boost nation’s flood resilience: New evidence of natural flood management benefits

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Environment Agency publication captures latest research about natural flood management to help understand what works best where...

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Construction begins on £1million new fish pass at chalk stream

Construction begins on £1million new fish pass at chalk stream

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The Environment Agency has started construction of a £1million new fish pass at Turf Lock on the River Lark at Mildenhall in Suffolk....

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Suspended prison sentence for illegal waste activity

Suspended prison sentence for illegal waste activity

Monday, 10 February 2025

A man has appeared at court for failing to clear an illegal waste site for the second time – and operating another one in Middlesbrough....

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Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire

Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire

Monday, 10 February 2025

The Environment Agency is continuing to carry out improvement works to Lydney Harbour to give the historic site a sustainable and prosperous future. ...

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Ilchester Estate pays nearly £28,000 for over abstracting water

Ilchester Estate pays nearly £28,000 for over abstracting water

Monday, 10 February 2025

The Environment Agency used powers to impose a Variable Monetary Penalty after the estate took more water from the Dorset Frome than it was licensed t...

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