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Free flood warnings to be offered to EE customers in Staffordshire

Free flood warnings to be offered to EE customers in Staffordshire

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

In a first for England, the Environment Agency has teamed up with digital communications company EE to pilot a new scheme to send flood warnings to mo...

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A flowing success   Loddon Rivers Week

A flowing success Loddon Rivers Week

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

The River Loddon was given another week of environmental enhancement and conservation as part of the ‘Loddon Rivers Week’ partnership project....

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Gauging the health of Old Basing’s ‘green corridor’

Gauging the health of Old Basing’s ‘green corridor’

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Two new flow gauges in the River Loddon will improve The Environment Agency’s ability to monitor the health of the waterway in future....

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Call for committee members to help shape future flood plans (2015)

Call for committee members to help shape future flood plans (2015)

Monday, 23 March 2015

The Environment Agency is currently recruiting new members for the English Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC)....

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New plans to improve our local river environments: only 4 weeks left to share your views and ideas

New plans to improve our local river environments: only 4 weeks left to share your views and ideas

Monday, 23 March 2015

The Environment Agency has recently set out plans for how water in the South West will be looked after from 2016 to 2021. And, after a consultation la...

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Anglers in Devon and Cornwall reminded: coarse fish close season begins

Anglers in Devon and Cornwall reminded: coarse fish close season begins

Monday, 23 March 2015

Anglers across Devon and Cornwall are being reminded that fishing for coarse fish in rivers is off limits between 14 March and 16 June....

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Quarter of a million fish rescued in Norfolk Broads

Quarter of a million fish rescued in Norfolk Broads

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Two days of intensive fish netting has saved the lives of nearly a quarter of a million fish at Hickling in the Norfolk Broads....

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A new vision  for the Denver Sluice Complex

A new vision for the Denver Sluice Complex

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Public event to be held on Thursday 19 March....

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Environment Agency improves footbridge in Oxford

Environment Agency improves footbridge in Oxford

Monday, 16 March 2015

The Environment Agency is going to upgrade Sheepwash Bridge in Oxford to improve accessibility and increase its life span. ...

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Not long left to have your say on the local water environment

Not long left to have your say on the local water environment

Monday, 16 March 2015

Get involved in our consultation on how water in the Humber catchment is looked after...

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A new era for Benson Weir

A new era for Benson Weir

Friday, 13 March 2015

The Environment Agency has recently completed important maintenance and repair work on Benson Weir in South Oxfordshire. ...

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Site Clear Up Continues at Bridgefoot Quarry

Site Clear Up Continues at Bridgefoot Quarry

Thursday, 12 March 2015

The clean up and removal of debris from the site at the Bridgefoot Quarry Recycling Centre at Flint Cross in Cambridgeshire has now begun, following t...

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Stroud residents invited to flood information event

Stroud residents invited to flood information event

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

The Environment Agency and Stroud District Council will be holding flood drop-in events during March. ...

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New flood warnings for Wakefield and Pontefract

New flood warnings for Wakefield and Pontefract

Monday, 09 March 2015

New data allows more timely alerts to help communities...

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Give your views on Black Sluice area flood management

Give your views on Black Sluice area flood management

Friday, 06 March 2015

People who live and work in the Black Sluice catchment area of Boston are being invited to give their views on a number of options to manage flood ris...

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Drop in to learn about next phase of work on Whittlesey Washes flood reservoir

Drop in to learn about next phase of work on Whittlesey Washes flood reservoir

Wednesday, 04 March 2015

With the next phase of a project to strengthen the bank of Whittlesey Washes starting this month, people who live and work nearby are being invited to...

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Help the Environment Agency reduce flood risk in Nether Heyford

Help the Environment Agency reduce flood risk in Nether Heyford

Monday, 02 March 2015

The Environment Agency will be hosting events at Nether Heyford Village Hall on Friday 27 February and Saturday 7 March 2015 to obtain local community...

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Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images to promote legal fishing

Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images to promote legal fishing

Monday, 02 March 2015

The Environment Agency unveils new designs by renowned angling and wildlife artist, David Miller for this year’s rod licences ...

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Residents and businesses invited to Rugeley flood scheme drop ins

Residents and businesses invited to Rugeley flood scheme drop ins

Friday, 27 February 2015

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to discuss proposals for the Rugeley flood risk management scheme....

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Keep your eye on the ball. Be prepared, be flood aware

Keep your eye on the ball. Be prepared, be flood aware

Thursday, 26 February 2015

The Environment Agency and Middlesbrough FC team up to promote new flood warning service Middlesbrough residents ...

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Flood recovery trailer visits towns across Warwickshire

Flood recovery trailer visits towns across Warwickshire

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Residents across Warwickshire are encouraged to be better prepared for flooding...

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Good turn out for Saffron Walden community flood risk drop in

Good turn out for Saffron Walden community flood risk drop in

Monday, 23 February 2015

Nearly 70 people attended a local event to find out about work being undertaken by the Environment Agency and the risks of flooding in Saffron Walden....

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Annual beach recycling underway in Norfolk (2015)

Annual beach recycling underway in Norfolk (2015)

Monday, 23 February 2015

Environment Agency contractors start work today on annual maintenance of the shingle embankment and beach between Snettisham and Hunstanton. ...

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Environment Agency warns about a risk of localised flooding this weekend

Environment Agency warns about a risk of localised flooding this weekend

Friday, 20 February 2015

High tides, waves and unsettled weather may combine to bring a risk of localised flooding along the coast from Friday into Monday. ...

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Environment Agency winning the war on destructive invasive fish

Environment Agency winning the war on destructive invasive fish

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

The Environment Agency has moved one step closer to winning its war against a tiny yet destructive invasive fish...

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Drop in to learn about new Skegness sea wall and prom improvements

Drop in to learn about new Skegness sea wall and prom improvements

Monday, 16 February 2015

Construction of a new sea defence and widening of the Skegness seafront promenade will start this month – and people who live and work in the area hav...

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Boaters urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution.

Boaters urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution.

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Boaters on the River Thames are being urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution....

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Saffron Walden community flood risk drop in

Saffron Walden community flood risk drop in

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Work to clear debris and inspect the condition of the culvert (tunnel) which carries the River Slade under Saffron Walden Town Centre is being carried...

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Environment Agency angling for a long term partnership

Environment Agency angling for a long term partnership

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

The Environment Agency is looking for an organisation to help it deliver the National Angling Strategy for the next 4 years. ...

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Work starts on second phase of Leighton Buzzard flood defence scheme

Work starts on second phase of Leighton Buzzard flood defence scheme

Friday, 06 February 2015

A ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of the second phase of work to help reduce flood risk in Leighton Buzzard....

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