The Unsung Heroes of Water Monitoring: A Chief Scientist's Perspective

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An internal view of the Environment Agency's Starcross labs, with bottles of samples and two scientists working in lab coats in the background.

When I first stepped into the Chief Scientist role at the Environment Agency, one of my earliest visits was to observe how our teams monitor England's rivers. What I witnessed was nothing short of remarkable—a complex network of skilled professionals …

Inclusive access to work experience for young people: The Environment Agency's NEW Virtual Work Experience Programme

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Engaging our future workforce The Environment Agency, working with Defra, has launched our first Virtual Work Experience programme. It introduces young people to the Environment Agency and specifically the work we do in flood and coastal risk management (FCRM). It’s …

How does science support sustainable places and pathways to net zero?  

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Rolling green hills around the Greenbooth Reservoir, with wind turbines in the background and a house in the foreground.

By Dr Gina Cavan, Lead Scientist for Land Research  Achieving net zero by 2050, the UK’s legally binding target, will be a national effort. All parts of the country will contribute in different ways. Areas rich in natural resources will …