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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Guidance for flood risk management authorities and those working in the flood and coastal risk management sector.
How to apply for a screening study with the Environment Agency to assess and rank water resources options for farming.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
Search reports on business payment practices: when invoices are paid, payment terms and practices
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
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