Reflections on our regulatory response to Coronavirus
Director of Regulated Industry, Marie Fallon, reflects on how the Agency has worked throughout the coronavirus outbreak to uphold environmental regulations
The Environment Agency: Exiting Lockdown
EA Chief Executive Sir James Bevan reflects on how the Agency has operated throughout the coronavirus lockdown to keep the environment and communities safe
No let up for waste criminals through lockdown
Through the coronavirus lockdown we have continued to crack down on waste criminals and protect both the industry and the environment
FCRM strategy op-ed - Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency
An op-ed from Emma Howard-Boyd on our FCRM strategy
EA2025: Unlocking nature
A look into our new 5 year plan, EA2025, which sets out how we will help to accelerate a just transition to a low-carbon and more climate resilient future.
How we keep the UK’s longest river flowing to protect water supply, business and habitats
From its source in mid Wales to its mouth at the Severn Estuary, the River Severn might be the UK’s longest river at 354km, however, occasionally it still needs a helping hand. The River Severn forms part of a large …
Combined Sewer Overflows Explained
Combined Sewer Overflows Explained Recently we have seen prominent coverage in the Guardian which claims that untreated human waste was released into streams and rivers for more than 1.5 million hours in 2019. There are a number of points that …
Why we cut the grass on flood defences
by Adam Bayliss At this time of year you may see Environment Agency workers out and about cutting grass on embankments. When you see us you might wonder, is it really necessary? Especially when amongst the grass there may be …
Emma Howard Boyd discusses scrutiny of incinerator projects
EA Chair Emma Howard Boyd discusses energy from waste permits and the scrutiny applied to new incinerators
Environment Agency Pride Blog Series LGBT+& Religion
Our Senior Champion of the LGBT+ Network Cath Tomlin, talks about her personal experiance.