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The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) FW&E laboratories protect the public from significant health threats associated with food, water and environmental hazards.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of industrial hydrogen production from methane or refinery fuel gas with carbon capture for storage.
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
The environmental permit, consent and licence you may need before you install a ground source or surface water source heating or cooling system.
An investigation of moisture risk when spray foam insulation is applied to timber sloped roofs with different resistance underlays.
This research investigated the moisture resistance of typical constructions in both new buildings and where insulation is retrofitted to existing buildings.
This guidance provides definitions for some commonly-used terms on the subject of marine licensing.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
How the Environment Agency and its partners will maintain and upgrade flood defences in the Thames Estuary to adapt to rising sea levels.
Information on the lock keeper service on the River Thames.
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
Information for boaters on the Black Sluice Navigation.
Find out how much water is available in your area by viewing Environment Agency abstraction licensing strategies.
Guidance and information on flood risk management and surface water management.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.
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