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Work is back on track to improve flood protection in a section of the York Flood Alleviation Scheme
Throughout the pandemic, the Environment Agency has continued to repair flood defences damaged in the February floods, prioritising those communities most at risk of flooding.
The Environment Agency is extending an emergency byelaw to protect salmon in the River Severn and its estuary until 15 December.
Over quarter of a million fishing licences sold after lockdown restrictions lifted
New working group includes a range of water companies and experts across the UK
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The three broke laws protecting the environment and are the first people in the UK to be charged with possession of a chemical weapon.
A repair package of works up to £10 million has been proposed for the Lower River Aire washlands that were affected by devastating floods.
The Environment Agency continues to respond to reports of illegal waste sites, even during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Local economy boosted through innovative environmental projects
A consultation event is being held via zoom for the local community about plans to protect properties in Skeldergate from flooding
The Environment Agency is investigating after an illegal fishing net was recovered from the beach at Holy Island in Northumberland.
Work has started on the final phase of an innovative project to reduce the risk of flooding in a Teesside town.
Residents and interested groups invited to submit any new information on the draft permit decision
Work is now under way on the fourth year of a five-year project to raise the banks of the Ouse Washes flood storage reservoir bank.
The National Drought Group met on Friday 5 June 2020, chaired by EA executive director for environment and business, Harvey Bradshaw.
The Environment Agency is reminding riverside residents in the East Midlands they may need a permit to carry out improvements to their homes.
Don't become a victim of dodgy waste carriers
The Environment Agency has granted a revised environmental permit for a waste management facility in Essex.
The Environment Agency has acted on information received to seize two illegal fishing nets in Blyth, Northumberland.
Speech to the Carbon Disclosure Project UK workshop
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