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The Environment Agency has acted on information received to seize two illegal fishing nets in Blyth, Northumberland.
Speech to the Carbon Disclosure Project UK workshop
A pilot by the Environment Agency and University of Leeds at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre looks at using natural flood management to reduce flood risk.
Environment Agency fisheries specialists have been out in Shropshire rescuing fish stranded in dried up rivers, as 3 months of little rain takes its toll.
A year-long project to reinvigorate a Suffolk river and increase the fish population has proven to be a success six months after completion.
Joint operation protects the local fishing industry
Boats can now navigate through the barrier and construction continues in line with the government's coronavirus guidance
New investment approach announced to involve private sector in environmental projects, helping to tackle climate change and restore nature.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Agency is celebrating ten years of successful soft engineering along Cumbria rivers.
A trash screen used to collect debris and reduce the risk of flooding to Sheffield city centre is getting a major upgrade by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency is continuing to protect people and the environment during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Seeing salmon leaping in the Yorkshire Dales is a step closer thanks to a major river restoration project tackling its next hurdle.
Workers will follow the government's coronavirus guidance while undertaking the project, which reduces the risk of flooding to homes and businesses.
Work is continuing on the multi-million flood risk management scheme in Lancaster.
The first phase of a £46 million flood defence scheme in Rochdale and Littleborough has been given the green light by Rochdale Borough Council’s Planning Department.
Environment Agency officers have welcomed the arrival of elvers for the first time this year at an eel pass on the River Great Ouse, Cambridgeshire.
Work to reduce flood risk that will allow regeneration in Stoke town centre has the green light after the Environment Agency and Stoke-on-Trent Council secured funds.
Protect your property from illegal waste activities
An update on this year’s bathing season which runs from 15 May to 30 September 2020.
A new bridge which a key feature of the Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation Scheme is planned to open to motorists and pedestrians next week.
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