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Projections suggest average rainfall over winter will not be enough to prevent drought conditions in some areas next year
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
New maps revealing the extent of seagrass and saltmarsh habitats go live
Environment Agency work to refurbish a vital fish counter on the River Tyne in Northumberland starts on Monday 17 October.
A new fish pass on the River Exe, at Bridgetown Weir near Dulverton, Somerset, will help fish reach more than 30 kilometres of Exmoor rivers.
Catchment Sensitive Farming advice is now available to farmers, land managers and growers across England
Better flood defences that reduce the risk of flooding to more than 1,400 homes in Exmouth have been built.
The Environment Agency has released guidance setting out how port and harbour managers can protect marine life by responsibly managing resources and waste.
Scheme will protect 18 homes and businesses in Severn Stoke from devastation of flooding.
A man from Prestatyn, Denbighshire, has been found guilty of fishing illegally on a day’s trip to Hodnet, Shropshire earlier this year.
Two men from Staffordshire have been found guilty of fishing illegally on separate occasions earlier this year.
The Environment Agency has today agreed to changes to the environmental permit for Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near Bridgwater.
Join the discussion on climate change resilience, socio-economics and adapting to changing coastlines by registering for PACCo’s 2 informative webinars.
Potential civil penalty to rise from £250,000 to up to £250 million to help bring quicker enforcement action against water companies for causing pollution.
Views sought on updated plans to boost flood resilience in face of climate change.
Neighbours blighted by smell of 'rotting bodies'.
Group remarks that careful and proactive management of water resources is needed throughout the winter to reduce the risk of drought next year.
An Environment Agency flood scheme, which will better protect more than 509 homes and businesses from flooding this winter, is officially complete.
Name of Matlock’s latest landmark - a huge 800-tonne crane - unveiled at naming ceremony on Wednesday 28 September.
A van linked to waste dumped illegally across London has been seized and crushed by the Environment Agency.
This summer was an unprecedented time for EA officers protecting rivers and fisheries across England amidst extreme weather and continuous hot temperatures.
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