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Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Waterwise Conference, 19 March 2019
Letter from the Secretary of State to Water UK setting out key tests for the water sector following Ofwat’s initial assessment of business plans (IAP report).
The National Drought Group (NDG) met on Monday 21 January, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director at the Environment Agency, to assess the water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for summer 20…
Wessex Water has offered to pay £975,000 to achieve equivalent environmental benefits following a series of sewage spills in Swanage Bay, Dorset.
The Environment Agency host the National Drought Group (NDG) which brings together stakeholders to coordinate action to maintain protect the environment.
Beaches around the country achieved top water quality standards this year as millions flocked to the coast to enjoy the record-breaking hot weather.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Royal Society of Arts, 24 September 2018
The NDG convened on Thursday 20 September to assess the present situation and review the action being taken to reduce the risk of drought in 2019.
The National Drought Group met on Wednesday 29 August 2018
* EA responds to 330% increase in drought-related incidents * Public urged to use water wisely
The Environment Agency is working closely with partners to investigate the bathing water quality at a popular North East beach.
8 beaches in Cornwall and a beach in Bournemouth have been designated as bathing waters.
Following the liquid cyanide pollution 2 weeks ago the Environment Agency have now declared the water safe.
Environment Agency publishes State of the Environment: Water Quality report
Yorkshire Water fined £45,000 for Doncaster pollution that led to lead to deaths of several hundred fish
New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.
New bathing water quality statistics show England's favourite swimming spots have maintained high standards.
Salmon population spreading in Derbyshire due to improved water quality and removal of barriers
Now is the time for domestic heating oil tanks to be checked
Environment Agency cooks up rapid response with Fire and Rescue following cooking oil spill in Derbyshire
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