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Making a real difference: a day in the life of a Water Industry Regulation team leader 

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An officer kneels next to a sample bottle.

I didn’t come from a regulatory or environmental background, but I’ve always had a deep-rooted passion for nature.  Growing up, I spent a lot of time gardening with my parents and grandparents, learning the value of patience, care, and respect for the natural world.  As my career progressed, I became increasingly aware of the pressures being placed on our environment and it felt …

Reflecting on progress in regulation: Paving the way to EA2030 

A group of Environment Agency staff wearing blue hard hats and high visibility clothing in conversation

With the launch of EA2030, the Environment Agency has set out a clear and ambitious strategy for the years ahead. This vision responds directly to the climate and nature emergencies and outlines how we will work with partners to deliver …

National Apprenticeship Week: Natalie’s experience on the Environmental Practitioner Degree

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EA apprentices make important contributions to many of our work areas

Natalie Parkinson is a 19-year-old student from Stoke-On-Trent. A year ago, she moved to Ely in Cambridgeshire to do a five-year Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship with the Environment Agency. It’s a full-time, paid job with a finite end but, assuming …