We will get through the coronavirus crisis but until then every single action (however small) carries a greater significance. This is made clear by the Government’s simple instruction: Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives. The Environment Agency is always focussed on …
There has been a lot of discussion on Twitter about the Somerset dredge in the past couple of weeks. Keeping the community updated is an important part of this project. I know everyone wants a good job done quickly before …
I work in the Fisheries and Biodiversity team where we’re often approached by angling clubs or landowners, who have noticed deterioration in their local stretch of river. As a hydromorphologist I am often called to these locations to identify the …
Monday 5 May was a significant day in our monitoring calendar as it was the start of our bathing water sampling season. Probably one of our most enjoyable sampling programmes as it’s not every day you can go to the …
On a damp and cold Tuesday morning late in March, a hardy bunch of keen anglers and conservationists gathered on the banks of the River Roden, just north of Shrewsbury. We arrived ready to take part in a demonstration day …
For six years I have worked at the National Fisheries Laboratory. To many we are known as the fish choppers of the Environment Agency, but this only touches the surface of the varied and important work we are involved with. …
The first glimmer of sun might have appeared in the South West but many on the Somerset Levels are still dealing with the aftermath of flood water devastating their home or business. We ran a flood recovery surgery last week in …
The sun has been shining and the days are getting longer and warmer. On days like these there is nothing more idyllic than lazing by a meandering river and dipping your toes in the cooling water, or soaking up the …
As a resident or operator of a regulated site, have you ever wondered why the Environment Agency (EA) regulates activities which could impact on your environment or the health of local residents? It may not sound very interesting, but I …
We are launching our corporate plan ‘Creating a better place 2014 to 2016’ this week. The plan reflects the many changes and challenges we have faced since 2011 when we published our corporate plan for the period 2011 to 2015. …
When travelling down on holiday to Cornwall many of my friends ask me "What are those white hills we can see near St Austell?" My reply often shocks them when I explain that that those 'hills' are in fact the …
