Protecting chalk streams
Only 200 chalk streams are known globally, 85% of which are found in the UK in southern and eastern England. The Environment Agency is taking action to protect chalk streams by reducing the amount of water abstracted.
Water
Posts about our work to improve the water environment
Improving the water environment in the north-western Lake District and Cumbria
West Cumbria Rivers Trust Guest Blog We all know the Environment Agency plays a key role in protecting water for people’s lives and livelihoods. There have been improvements in rivers and coastal waters over the last two decades, but more …
Improving water quality in Lancashire
The Environment Agency plays a key role in protecting water for people’s lives and livelihoods. There have been improvements in rivers and coastal waters over the last two decades, but more needs to be done and everyone has a …
Women in science sharing their enthusiasm with the next generation
I am a team leader in the environmental monitoring part of Head Office Operations. My team manage and deliver surface and groundwater water monitoring around England which provides the evidence used to make environmental decisions. I joined the Environment Agency …
2019 – a potentially challenging year : Working with farmers to help manage their water abstraction
Last week’s meeting of the National Drought Group (NDG) cautiously welcomed the partial recovery of water resources in many parts of England but acknowledged the ongoing dry weather may put pressure on farmers and the environment, especially in the East …
Water year 2018 was for the water environment
There was a range of weather conditions in 2018, we started in close to drought conditions, then the Beast from the East through to scorching temperatures on the summer. Hot and dry weather in June and July was enjoyed by …
Don't let your cooking be a recipe for disaster this Christmas!
This Christmas millions of people will be preparing a traditional roast dinner for the family. Much time and effort goes into preparing and cooking the roast dinner, but there’s not many of us who like to spend much time clearing …
The Only Way is Essex's coast
Walking up and down beaches with sampling gear during a heatwave may not be everyone’s ideal job but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I am lucky that during the summer, my job consists of sampling the water quality …
Science behind the samples
Every year millions of us visit beaches and lakes across England. Over 400 of these are designated as bathing waters and it’s the Environment Agency’s job to test the water at each to see how clean it is and provide …
Helping farmers this summer
Summer lovin’ Warmer temperatures often conjures up thoughts of al fresco dining, lazy days spent lounging in your local park and weekend BBQs. What many of us fail to think about is the impact the warm, dry weather has on …