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Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water regulations.
A sewage pumping station failure killed over 2,000 fish in Melksham, with sewage from a burst rising main also killing fish near Weston-super-Mare.
Nearly 500 inspections of water company assets have happened in South West. Inspection teams continue to grow, focused on checks, enforcement, and regulation.
The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses.
Water resources are healthy following the wettest 12 months in England since 1836
It brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.
Additional 5 billion litres of water needed every day by 2050.
The Environment Agency is asking people going to the beach at Par in Cornwall and Combe Martin in Devon to talk to their beaches via AI.
Talking watercourses are asking people in the region to provide information to help shape water quality improvement plans.
One of the world's rarest lichens has been discovered in a Cumbrian River for the first time in memory and represents a significant biodiversity milestone.
An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete.
Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity.
Fishing at Saltash without a rod licence has left a Bodmin man nearly £500 worse off.
Environment Secretary and Financial Secretary to the Treasury met with water industry investors today
We’re taking action to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
A speech by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed on the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliament.
The Royal Navy is helping to reintroduce oysters to the Solent after nearly half a century thanks to a unique project opposite Portsmouth Naval Base.
Partnership project transforms 17 hectares of floodplain grassland into complex wetland habitat at Manor Farm. Flourishing wildlife and flood management.
The government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit.
The Environment Agency and the Norfolk Rivers Trust has worked together on a project along a section of the River Glaven in North Norfolk.
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