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Old recycled fishing nets provide fibre-reinforced polymer. Lower maintenance needed than for conventional materials. Improved river access to Twyford Marina.
£2,000 in fines dwarf price of licence for illegal fishermen from across England
Courts issue fines for failing to register boats on the River Thames. Environment Agency enforcement officers regularly patrol the river
An event at Weston Museum will round off a summer of fun to celebrate some of England’s most iconic scenery along the King Charles III England Coast Path.
Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. Bridge specialists have advised that immediate repairs are not possible.
Volunteers cleared rubbish on England's waterways for Plasticblitz. Cigarette butts most common plastic item found in 2 weeks of litter-picking.
Locks and weirs high-risk areas for swimmers, as Kent Fire and Rescue Service warns of cold water shock still a danger. Always pay attention to warning signage.
Summer is here and the weather is warm, and with the school holidays coming up it’s great to get out and enjoy the outdoors.
Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. It is closed due to safety concerns.
Environment Agency says vigilance can save lives - water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe.
Updated guidance for staying safe on the water
Updated guidance for staying safe on the river
Almost £14 million from the Levelling Up Fund will help restore the 33-mile Montgomery Canal in eastern Powys and north-west Shropshire.
People warned that hazards around bridges and locks, dangerous flows and unexpectedly cold water can catch bathers off guard.
Rivers offer fun and relaxation but can contain hazards, especially around structures and after heavy rain.
Work due to start 9 March to improve water vole habitat on the Stort Navigation in Bishops Stortford.
2 boaters have been ordered to pay a combined total of more than £2,600 for not registering their vessels.
Over the last 18 months, the Environment Agency's Waterways team has been working hard to create a pollinator paradise along the River Great Ouse.
The Agency wants to replace the current scheme with a fairer and simpler charging regime across its three main waterway areas.
Waters around weirs, sluices, locks and pumping stations can be dangerous.
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