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Serious pollution incidents up 60% in 2024 from previous year
Some 50 brown trout in the Thames Valley have been given new homes as the dry spell has an increasingly challenging effect on wildlife and habitats.
59 properties in Pett, in East Sussex, to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted service.
New warning for Southborough Stream. 106 properties in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted, service.
The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit for Viridor Tees Valley Ltd to operate an energy from waste facility in Teesside.
The new webpages for Yaverland, Shanklin and Ventnor make it easier for communities to stay informed about vital coastal protection work.
Work is underway to replace an outdated eel pass at Newby Bridge Weir to encourage better migration for the critically endangered European eel.
Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response.
The sustainable drainage system features a rain slide and planted riverbed landscape that diverts rainwater away from drains to reduce flood risk.
National Drought Group steps up operational response and asks people to play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely
A new £1.2 million fish pass on the River Lark in Mildenhall improves migration for trout, eels, and coarse fish.
Environment Agency investigation into sewage treatment plant at Clehonger. Water company admits exceeding permitted levels of ammonia 7 times in a year.
A man has been sentenced for illegally fishing for crayfish in Northumberland, in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency, Wiltshire Council and Bradford-on-Avon Town Council will focus on strengthening community-level flood resilience.
A Birmingham skip hire company must pay financial penalties of more than £48,000 after the Environment Agency brought a prosecution for operating illegally.
Another major milestone has been reached at the Leigh Flood Storage Area (FSA) after new central gate is installed as part of works to increase its capacity.
Exeter man tried to hide tons of illegal waste kept on leased land by pushing it into the trees and spreading it across the ground.
Penalty also covers not having a rod licence
A road with a history of flooding between Romsey and Stockbridge is being upgraded thanks to the Environment Agency and Hampshire County Council.
The Environment Agency has completed a £75 million project to reduce the risk of flooding at Canvey Island in Essex.
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