Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
February is LGBT+ History Month here in the UK. It’s a time for everyone to celebrate how far LGB & T people have come in the fight for rights and equality. Lots has been achieved but there is more to …
Other areas of our work
Posts about other areas of the Environment Agency's work
Celebrating our female scientists on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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 …
The search for a new generation of engineers
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. …
New year, new career - become an Environment Officer!
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 …
Working together - whatever the weather
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 …
Championing mental health and wellbeing
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 different” – celebrating diversity within gender
...on International Women’s Day the Environment Agency will host two of the Cross Government events, welcoming colleagues from Departments and Agencies to our events in Bristol and Exeter. We will...
Building a greener future
Posted by:
Emma Howard Boyd, Posted on:
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Categories:
agriculture, Cleaner Seas, Climate change, Community, Fisheries and biodiversity, Flood, Greener business, Other areas of our work, Regulated industry, Uncategorized, Water
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 …
Floodplain Meadows: combining beauty with utility
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. …
Champions of the Environment at 20
Posted by:
Alastair Driver, Posted on:
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Categories:
Fisheries and biodiversity, Flood, Other areas of our work
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 …