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Last year the Environment Agency successfully prosecuted 108 individuals and companies for waste and fishing offences in the North East.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Environment Agency lowered water levels which revealed well-preserved clues about Somerset's heritage and wetlands.
The Floods Minister has marked the start of works on the Boston Barrier, a £100 million tidal flood defence which will protect 14,000 Lincolnshire properties.
A consultation has been launched to shape Lincolnshire’s coastal flood risk management strategy
A new flood scheme that reduces the risk of flooding to more than 200 homes and businesses in Selly Park South has officially opened today (Friday 19 January).
Crediton firm admits it should have checked farmers had necessary permits to accept the waste from building and construction sites.
Permission granted to top up reservoir from River Medway after prolonged dry period
Environment Secretary makes four new appointments to the Board
Vernon Coaker MP learns more about the Environment Agency and the flood defences that protect his constituents.
A consultation which aims to give communities and local organisations more say in the ways in which rivers are managed and maintained, has been launched today (15th January).
New steps have been announced to tackle problem waste sites, while a consultation will further help deal with crime and poor performance in the waste sector
The Environment Agency has launched a new series of short films to help north east communities be better prepared for flooding.
A 5-year partnership to improve, protect and promote the River Nene has been launched, with boaters among the many who will benefit.
The Environment Agency has today (Friday 12 January) announced £750,000 for new, dedicated team to tackle plastics pollution in the South West of England
A £42 million tidal defence scheme will better protect thousands of homes from flooding in Hull.
Results of a research project to examine the lifecycle of one of Britain’s rarest fish – the twaite shad – have been announced this week.
The Environment Agency is working with Port of Blyth to build a new flood wall in Blyth, which will protect the coastal town from tidal flooding.
More than 660 homes and businesses at Starcross and Cockwood will be better protected from coastal flooding as work started today (8 January 2018) on a new £4 million flood scheme.
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018
The Environment Agency has announced plans to map England’s entire landscape by 2020, using the data to assess flood risk and inform conservation work.
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