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Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
British forces in the south Atlantic, information on the islands, accommodation and facilities for personnel and their families
How the Environment Agency and Teignbridge District Council are managing coastal erosion at Dawlish Warren.
Check if you need to get permission from the Environment Agency to do work on or next to a river, watercourse, flood defence or sea defence
Offenders will be put to work to pay back the communities they have harmed as part of a week-long nationwide clean-up of Britain’s coastline.
This project identified current knowledge about managing shore platforms that include stable layers, such as mud or clay, as well as further research required.
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
How to report environmental incidents, including pollution, damage to the natural environment, flooding, illegal fishing or a collapsed river bank.
Advice from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about staying safe on the UK's beaches.
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