Bringing the Beane back to life
Bringing the Beane back to life
Over on today's blog we take a look at the importance of chalk streams and a particular project in the River Beane to improve the site.
Tackling waste crime
In early 2014 approximately 1,000 tonnes of mixed commercial waste was illegally tipped at the former Master Brewer Hotel in Hillingdon. A new development is proposed to take place on this land and the removal of the illegally deposited waste …
The Customer Contact Centre opens its doors for Sport Relief
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Tracey Bartlett, Business Change Manager, Posted on:
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Other areas of our work
Ever wondered who is at the other end of your phone call, email or letter when you contact the Environment Agency? That would be our customer service, registration and incident hotline team, known internally as Contact Centre Services. Our aim every …
The calm after the storms
I started work at the Thames Barrier in April 2009. During much of my five-year spell with the Environment Agency, it's been relatively uneventful in terms of actual flooding. Indeed, for two winters, we didn't have any flood defence closures …
Fish finally find freeway to freedom
I am a geomorphologist. Geomorphology is the science of earth surface processes and landform development. It explains the way rivers form, why coastal erosion occurs and where we’re likely to get flooding. There are many parts to my day job …
GOV.UK: Our digital journey
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Pam Gilder, Director of Corporate Affairs, Posted on:
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Other areas of our work
Today our website moves to gov.uk. This means that online information will be simpler, clearer and easier to find. We’re closing down our old website. But don’t worry – any content which didn’t make the move to GOV.UK will still …
Community spirit - helping to improve our rivers
When I started working for the Environment Agency I realised early on that lower level chronic pollutions were not being reported in Birmingham and the Black Country. I wanted to change this by engaging with local community members and encouraging …
Dredging the Somerset Levels – the site supervisor’s story
The dredging of the Rivers Parrett and Tone started this week, part of a 20 year plan containing various actions to improve flood resilience on the Somerset Levels and Moors. In the first of our monthly blogs from the Somerset …
Egg-citing times down on the Fish Farm
Every year we breed thousands of fish to stock into rivers and still waters around the country. Up to half a million are used to replace fish killed in incidents, to improve fish stocks, and to develop new fisheries. Spring …
Don't ruin summer - use the right plumber
As spring unfolds our thoughts turn to warmer days and the outdoors. Day trips to the beach, walks along the river bank or perhaps DIY and building projects. But have you ever thought how your actions at home might be …
Welcome to the Environment Agency’s blog
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Dr Paul Leinster, Chief Executive, Posted on:
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Flood, Other areas of our work
Today, 1st April 2014 marks a significant milestone for the Environment Agency as we change the way we are organised. This blog will give you an insight into our work as we help communities to recover from flooding and improve …