Posts about our work to improve the water environment
Between May 2018 and May 2019 parts of the South East of England received 30% less rain than normal. The last three winters have been exceptionally dry and we have an on-going environmental drought across the region. There is …
Fish rescue The combination of a drier than average 3 years, high water consumption and climate change means that our environment is suffering. As a result, the Environment Agency’s Hertfordshire and North London area is suffering from an Environmental …
As a nation, we have lost touch with water - where it comes from, why it matters and how we all need to take action to protect this most precious resource. Across England we spend about £5 billion a year …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
