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Coronavirus: Environment Agency update: 22 May 2020
The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Preserving our water resources in a changing climate – industry and government tackle threat to future water supplies
The Environment Agency and partners from across the water industry set out how the action we need to take to meet our future water needs.
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Public urged to check flood risk as high tides continue
Environment Agency warns of possible flooding on the Severn Estuary
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The 2020 close season for coarse fishing commences
The Environment Agency is reminding anglers that coarse fishing on rivers and streams is closed for three months from Sunday 15 March.
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John Wilson MBE honoured with new rod licence images
Angling legend’s favourite fish to feature in striking image on new rod licence
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Rod licence sales generate more than £21 million to improve fisheries and support anglers.
Vital revenue funds fisheries improvement projects, facilities for anglers and work to tackle illegal fishing.
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