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The government has published a new plan to reform abstraction management - to protect the environment while improving access to water where it is needed most.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Matlock’s Boxing Day Raft Race spectators urged to spare a thought for the environment
A north east man has been fined for waste offences following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency held a competition with schools to design a new logo for flood wardens right across the region.
The UK Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (UK ABWR), designed by Hitachi-GE, is suitable for construction in the UK, the regulators confirmed today following completion of an in-depth assessment of the nuclear reactor design.
Thousands of fish are being re-homed into the River Cut in Bracknell.
Two men have been fined £420 each for poaching and using illegal fishing equipment in County Durham.
Work to maintain, improve and protect navigation on cherished waterways has been laid out in the agency's Capital Investment Programme.
Public announcement of plans by Medway Flood Partnership to cut risk of flooding to properties in River Medway catchment area
Environmental detective work leads to £21,000 fines and £12,000 costs.
Plans for the £100 million flood defence have been approved by the Secretary of State Michael Gove and HM Treasury
Over 300 properties are being urged to sign up to receive flood warnings following an update to the flood warning system in West Yorkshire.
Mr Dylan Gardener-Collins has been found guilty by Reading Magistrates Court for failing to register his boat UBIQUE II (also known as UBIQUE) with the Environment Agency.
Yorkshire Water fined £45,000 for Doncaster pollution that led to lead to deaths of several hundred fish
Environment Agency pollution and hazardous waste experts were out in force yesterday, advising businesses how to safely store hazardous materials and waste.
The Environment Agency is launching a public consultation today (Thursday 30th November) on the cost of its permits and business charges.
New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.
The Environment Agency are calling upon all migratory salmon and sea trout rod licence holders to submit their catch return records by 1 January 2018.
After heavy rainfall led to Flood Alerts across the north east last week, the Environment Agency is clearing debris from rivers in the region.
People living in Mytholmroyd are being consulted over which one of 2 finishes they would prefer for a flood defence wall being built in the Calderdale village.
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