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Nappies, golf balls and an old toilet brush among the cargo a businessman tried to pass off as legal cargo.
2 men who blighted a community during lockdown by illegally storing and burning waste have been handed suspended prison sentences
More support for farmers to help them with the impact of ongoing dry weather.
3 men were caught illegally fishing in Norfolk by our enforcement team whilst on patrol.
As part of a joint investigation with Northumbria Police, the offenders were found guilty of using unlicensed nets.
Parts of South West, Southern and Central England and East of England move into Drought status.
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect wildlife and the environment while the North East is experiencing prolonged dry weather.
An Environment Agency move to prevent a Yorkshire reservoir from drying up has been approved.
Investigation by Environment Agency ends in prosecution of ex-company director.
The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
A huge 800-tonne crane is now in situ near Matlock Bridge to help the Environment Agency reinstate the town’s flood defences.
Works are expected to last approximately 8 weeks and will help reduce the risk of flooding to the local area once completed.
Visitors to the area of the Lower Otter Restoration Project (LORP) can now have a virtual conversation to find out more about what is happening with the scheme.
A 40-year-old man who ignored Environment Agency warnings to stop illegally importing and burning waste at 2 Essex sites has been sent to prison for 14 months.
Two men from Leicestershire have been found guilty of fishing illegally on separate occasions this year.
An enthusiastic person with a knowledge of farming and land management is wanted to lend their experience to managing flood risk.
One of Somerset's most important tidal defence assets is being refurbished so it can continue protecting Bridgwater and the Somerset Levels and Moors.
The angler was fined for fishing without a licence and refusing to give his name and address details to Environment Agency enforcement officers.
The Environment Agency is taking action following prolonged dry conditions in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Creating intertidal habitats are a step closer as ‘The Moors at Arne’ scheme seeks planning permission from Dorset Council.
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