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Work on the pioneering Lower Otter Restoration Project, which will see the river estuary adapted and enhanced in the face of a rapidly changing climate, has begun
Two high profile waste offences, committed in Yorkshire in 2017 have been taken into account on sentencing at a court hearing in Preston
The Environment Agency has prosecuted John Leslie Allison, 75, of Southfield Lane, Colne, Burnley for undertaking illegal waste activities at two sites in Lancashire without a permit.
Make the right choices when visiting beaches, rivers and lakes this summer.
Make the right choices when visiting beaches, rivers and lakes this summer
Farmers and landowners setting up temporary campsites for the summer holidays are being urged to have a flood plan in place to keep campers safe.
Soiled nappies, wigs and clothing in illegal shipment despite earlier conviction.
Team GB athletes have been invited to help kick plastics out of sport by making a pledge to tackle plastic pollution.
The Agency wants to replace the current scheme with a fairer and simpler charging regime across its three main waterway areas.
The company has made a payment of £12,900 to the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country.
Review of water investment programme to ensure water companies’ money delivers better outcomes for environment.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Innovative nature projects awarded almost £400,000 to drive private investment and tackle climate change
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency, speaks at the launch of the EA’s latest 'State of the Environment', hosted by Global Action Plan
Sir James Bevan discusses need to address environmental inequalities as part of the "levelling up" agenda
The new guidance outlines recommended techniques for carbon capture and supports the Government’s aim for the UK to become carbon net zero.
An Environment Agency employee from Brighton is embarking on a once in a lifetime sailing voyage to highlight the issues of plastic pollution and climate change.
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