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New powers to crack down on waste crime
The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment.
New charges announced for regulatory services
The Environment Agency has published its new charging scheme for regulatory permits and services
Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years
The Environment Agency's Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has highlighted the need for a new approach in his keynote speech at the annual Flood and Coast...
Anglian Water pays £50,000 after water pollution incident
The Environment Agency has accepted an offer from Anglian Water to donate £50,000 to an environmental charity following a water pollution incident.
Environment Agency unveils new fishing licence images
Environment Agency has unveiled new fishing licence images
‘Far too many serious pollution incidents’ says Environment Agency water quality report
Environment Agency publishes State of the Environment: Water Quality report
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The Royal Wedding: river restriction notice
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River Thames conditions, closures, restrictions and lock closures
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SN8 4ND, Camping in the Forest LLP: environmental permit application advertisement
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- Notice
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West Thames: groundwater situation
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John Curtin
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