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Heavy rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours across the country means significant river and surface water flooding is possible across central England.
Fish have been moving more freely thanks to joint efforts to remove manmade barriers blocking them from going home to spawn or reach vital habitats.
Partnership unites six organisations including: Action with Communities in Rural England; Association of Drainage Authorities; Country Land and Business Association; Environment Agency; National Farmers Union; and Natural En…
An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete.
The new scheme for Toronto Close in Worcester has been welcomed by residents who were evacuated from their homes during devastating floods.
The River Park has reduced flood risk, boosted biodiversity and improved amenity in Salisbury city centre, with better cycle routes and footpaths
The Environment Agency and Burnley Borough Council are delighted to announce additional funds and associated planning permission has been secured.
The improvements to New Road flood defence work in Kendal were made following feedback from the community and through consultation.
The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities
The Environment Agency’s flood resilience team is hosting a drop-in event in Guildford to help raise awareness of local flood-risk.
The Cornish village is at less risk of flooding and now has 11 hectares of new intertidal habitat where wildlife is thriving, with new and returning species.
Researchers across the UK to use latest tech and major data bank to provide better flood and drought warnings.
Lydd and Romney Marsh better protected from flooding for the next 25 years. £40 million project on MoD firing range defences completed inside 4-years
The public have been asked to avoid an area of the Walsall canal in the West Midlands following a chemical spill
The Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme has been completed, ensuring 3,000 homes and businesses in Jaywick are better protected from tidal flooding.
The Environment Agency completes a new flood risk management project to better protect hundreds of homes and businesses on the east side of Hull from flooding.
The new service will benefit close to 700 properties with flood warnings helping residents and businesses knowing what action to take in event of a flood.
Old recycled fishing nets provide fibre-reinforced polymer. Lower maintenance needed than for conventional materials. Improved river access to Twyford Marina.
Flood protection: A pioneering Environment Agency-led natural flood management scheme to bolster flood protection of County Durham communities is complete.
The Environment Agency has released a report on the ongoing work to understand the future management of the Norfolk coast between Snettisham and Heacham.
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