Waste crime is completely unacceptable. We are working tirelessly with compliant businesses, operators and partners to protect our environment and communities from waste crime. We will always take decisive action to investigate and work with police to bring perpetrators to justice.
As the summer boating season has drawn to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the past summer. Drought conditions have tested our waterways and infrastructure - but they’ve also revealed resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to protecting England’s canals and rivers.
Examples of how the Environment Agency and Fire and Rescue Services are working together, locally and nationally to prevent and tackle illegal waste burning.
We’ve just published our annual report about radioactivity in food and the environment. Our radiological monitoring and assessment specialists Becca Williams and Rob Dean share the headlines from our monitoring and assessment work and talk about how artificial radioactivity gets into the environment.
Protecting your boat during a flood. Environment Agency staff member Jon Naylor reflects on his experience of owning a boat, and what to do in a flood.
Mark Garratt is an Environment Agency flood director and has seen firsthand the devastating impacts flooding can have on homes and business. Here he tells you why you need to be prepared for flooding this winter and outlines some simple steps to keep you and your loved ones safe.
East Anglia is one of several areas across England experiencing prolonged dry weather or drought. Nationally, the Environment Agency is coordinating efforts through the National Drought Group to protect water supplies and the environment during this challenging period. Whilst the …
The Environment Agency welcomes the publication of the New Towns Taskforce report and the government's initial response. With economic growth as the government's number one mission, we are uniquely positioned to contribute to the next generation of New Towns through our statutory role to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable development.
As autumn begins, many farmers are still feeling the effects of prolonged dry weather and drought despite recent rainfall. Here the Environment Agency provides advice on how to prepare for winter challenges such as flooding, slurry storage, and reservoir refilling.
If you transport waste or buy, sell or dispose of waste - or arrange for someone else to do so - you must register with the Environment Agency.
