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The United Kingdom has one of the most capable forecasting and warning systems in the world but extreme weather events can still cause disruption over winter.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Exe Estuary Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategy identified the need for intertidal habitat to be created to offset that being lost as a result of the foreshore being ‘squeezed’ due to predicted sea level rise.
Years of industrial use is reversed by Environment Agency and partners as Sea Trout return to spawn on the River Wear
Public consultation runs until 6 January
Environment Agency crews have been hard at work along the Ely Ouse and River Cam removing tons of Floating Pennywort.
The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session to discuss proposals for the Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme.
The Environment Agency reported today applications received to vary a permit allowing the discharge of run-off and effluent generated during construction of the proposed nuclear power station at Hinkley Point, in Somerset. …
ARC-Boat number 50 will be the newest Environment Agency recruit helping to issue quicker and more accurate flood warning information.
The Environment Agency and the AA warn that more than 60% of drivers are still taking unnecessary risks by driving through floodwater.
A vital part of Northampton’s flood warning system will be tested this week.
The new contract is to deliver a £300m programme to reduce flood risk in London and the Thames estuary.
Southern Water Services Limited (Southern Water) has been ordered to pay £500,000 after untreated sewage was discharged into the Swalecliffe Brook.
Environment Agency opens second public consultation on applications for environmental permits until 8 December.
New flood wall will reduce flood risk to hundreds of properties affected by last December’s tidal surge
Faster and more specific flood warnings now available
As winter approaches, the Environment Agency is urging people across the West Country to be prepared for possible flooding.
The Environment Agency kept its promise to complete the 8km dredge of the Rivers Parrett and Tone in Somerset by 31 October.
Restoration of wetlands at Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a step closer thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Members of the public are being urged to help slow the spread of an invasive mussel recorded in the UK for the first time this month.
Flood sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be tested as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance.
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