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Make the right choices when visiting beaches, rivers and lakes this summer
The UK Hydrographic Office's ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme will help start-ups and innovators develop solutions to support safe, secure and thriving oceans
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Sea defence protects 459 properties in Newhaven and Seaford - second phase of beach recycling underway.
EA Chair Alan Lovell delivers a speech at the annual Coastal Futures Conference
Ministers continue fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife.
99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing at over 400 designated sites carried out by the Environment Agency.
Make the right choices when visiting beaches, rivers and lakes this summer.
The Environment Agency is monitoring 149 bathing water sites across Devon and Cornwall until 30 September.
British High Commission Nassau announces Climate Action photography contest for young Bahamians.
The Environment Agency, Teignbridge District Council and East Devon District Council are working on a beach management project that will look at two key locations on both sides of the estuary, Exmouth and Dawlish Warren.
The British High Commission in partnership with local NGOs organised a Commonwealth Big Lunch: Beach Cleanup and Tree Planting to celebrate the Commonwealth.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
How Volunteer Cornwall is working with Environment Agency water data to inform visitors about water quality.
The bathing water season has begun, with regular monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway
Seaside resorts across England urged to open up their beaches to disabled people and benefit from the purple pound worth £80 billion a year.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Devon and Cornwall’s coastline is being enjoyed by millions of holidaymakers and local residents alike this summer.
The Environment Agency has resumed seasonal water quality testing at more than 400 popular swimming spots.
The Environment Agency has begun its annual testing regime to make sure bathing water on the Lincolnshire coast meets strict water quality standards.
Residents of Combe Martin are invited a special beach awareness day in the popular North Devon village.
LLW Repository Ltd (LLWR) and GRAHAM Construction link up on World Environment Day for Beach Clean at Drigg.
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