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Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England.
The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.
Funding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.
New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change.
Positive feedback leads to long-term commitment to the Rapid Flood Guidance service.
A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and businesses.
Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration
'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025.
Chair appointments for Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter.
The third year of construction on an Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected.
A new natural flood management scheme near Colchester, Essex is now completed, ready for winter.
A planning application has been submitted to repair, replace and extend flood defences in Walton-le-Dale.
The Environment Agency has made major maintenance upgrades to three flood storage reservoirs across the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months
EA warns of ongoing river flooding risk despite reduced weather warnings
The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project has won the ICE South West Collaboration Award 2025.
Environment Agency builds £5m scheme in Berkshire. More than 25 properties better protected from high flows in the Great Shefford Stream
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council partner with Hello Lamp Post to launch interactive signs raising awareness of Folkestone's flash flood risk.
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