Posts about other areas of the Environment Agency's work
Science underpins all the work the Environment Agency does. From flood modelling and building defences to monitoring fish populations and knowing what’s in our bathing waters, it’s vital for understanding the health and quality of our natural surroundings. We’re also …
Helping to protect the country from flooding is key to my role and, indeed, that of the Environment Agency. Over the years, many communities have seen flood defences built, maintained and operated in ways that reduce the risk of flooding. …
I’ve always had an interest in the environment. It was only at the age of 45, after speaking to friends who worked at the Environment Agency that I finally decided to apply. They told me about their roles and it …
It’s been about seven years since we’ve had significant snow in the West Midlands, but – for large parts of the country – today is a winter wonderland. In some places we’ve had from six inches to nearly a foot …
The statistics tell us that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health concern in any given year, so it’s an important issue for employers and individuals. And as today’s World Mental Health Day, it’s a chance for …
I’m proud to be different. I tick many diversity boxes on a diversity form, it’s what makes me unique. My eyes have been opened to intersectionality by the theme of the Same But Different project created by Business in the …
As I begin my tenure as Chair of the Environment Agency it is now, more than ever, that we need a bold new vision for the environment. Over the last 40 years EU legislation has helped shape and promote improvements …
The value of floodplain meadows was well understood in mediaeval times, when the Domesday Book recorded them as 10 times more valuable than arable land because without them people could not keep their animals alive through the long hard winters. …
I can’t believe it’s 20 years since the creation of the Environment Agency! So what was it like to evolve from the National Rivers Authority (NRA) into the EA? Bringing a multitude of waste regulation, air quality and nuclear specialists …
Over the last decade we have successfully delivered environmental improvements across the Environment Agency which helped us to both reduce costs and negative environmental impacts. Savings achieved by reducing the Environment Agency’s carbon footprint include slashing £1.5 million from our …
