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Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2026 and how it affects public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
1. Summary For much of England it has been another dry week, with less…
1. Summary There has been minimal rainfall across England in this latest…
1. Summary July has continued to be very dry with only 3% of the long term…
1. Summary The end of June and start of July has been very dry and very…
1. Summary After a dry spring, particularly in the east, early June…
Examines the environmental behaviour of ten radionuclides whose importance in environmental dose assessments is novel or increasing.
1. Chief Scientist’s Group report summary This project examined the…
Examines how medical radionuclides separate themselves between different parts of the wastewater environment through laboratory experiments.
1. Chief Scientist’s Group report summary This project examined how…
Investigates the behaviour of the novel medical radionuclide lutetitum-177 (177Lu) in wastewater environments through a field monitoring investigation.
Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at Framwellgate weir on the River Wear, Durham.
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at Riding Mill on the main River Tyne.
Daily and monthly upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower River Tees.
Monthly local reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
Research on public perceptions and attitudes towards temporary use bans (TUBs), also known as hosepipe bans, during droughts and periods of hot weather.
Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
How the Environment Agency works with the agriculture sector to improve the water environment in England.
Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2025 to 2026 and how it affected public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
The Environment Agency’s research themes, partnerships and publications.
Reports for the amount of EEE placed on the market and WEEE collected in the UK under the WEEE Regulations.
Investigates how future climate change could impact the water quality of Windermere in the English Lake District.
Developed spatial riverine natural capital condition and ecosystem service evidence, accessed via an open data mapping tool, the Ecosystem Service Map Explorer.
Review of the UK’s regulatory system for medical radioisotopes.
Impacts of farming on the environment and mechanisms for improvement, plus future challenges and approaches.
The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.
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