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New statistics on bathing water quality reveal England's favourite swimming spots are the cleanest they've been since records began.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Environment Agency has issued an appeal for information following the oil pollution in the River Derwent yesterday.
A mine water treatment scheme is helping to improve the bathing water quality at Saltburn-by-the-Sea in the north east of England.
From this week, the Environment Agency begins the annual water quality testing at over 400 popular bathing beaches.
Clearance work will improve water flow
A livestock farm leading the way in catchment sensitive farming in Cornwall hosted a visit by Sir Philip Dilley, the Environment Agency Chairman, and the Bude Cleaner Seas Project this week (Monday 23 November).
Minister Rory Stewart opens Europe’s first zero-chemical, zero-power, metal mine water-treatment scheme
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New figures show the benefits of the new state-of-the-art tunnel
Autumn harvesting using heavy machinery can often lead to soil compaction, with little time for remedial action before the winter sets in.
A sniffer dog is being used to monitor for new colonies of water voles, as part of a reintroduction project in Hertfordshire
On 23 September, Severn Trent Water appeared at Sheffield Crown Court for charges relating to a number of pollution incidents.
Speech delivered at the House of Commons
The Environment Agency is working with partners to improve water quality in a Northumberland burn following recent pollution incidcents
The public can do their bit to keep water quality high
England’s bathing season is officially open – and its best-loved seas and lakes are cleaner than ever.
The Environment Agency has recently set out plans for how water in the South West will be looked after from 2016 to 2021. And, after a consultation lasting 6 months, there are only 4 weeks left to have your say on how else w…
Get involved in our consultation on how water in the Humber catchment is looked after
Construction of a new sea defence and widening of the Skegness seafront promenade will start this month – and people who live and work in the area have been invited to a drop-in session to learn more.
Roads and railways will become better-suited to wildlife and withstanding climate change under a project by Natural England and partners.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New homes should be connected to vital utility services more quickly under plans announced by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis.
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