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Managing the impacts of drought in the Midlands

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Managing the impacts of drought in the Midlands

What is the situation in England? The National Drought Group met today (15 July) and a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands. The region joins the north-west and Yorkshire which officially declared drought last month. Dry weather …

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Helping farmers this summer

Posted by: William Crookshank, Posted on: 21 August 2018 - Categories: agriculture, Water

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 …

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Working together to manage flooding and coastal change

Posted by: Clare Dinnis, Posted on: 2 August 2018 - Categories: Climate change, Flood

What is the Environment Agency’s role? The Environment Agency shares responsibility for managing flood and coastal risk in England with many partners and organisations all of whom play a really important part. Our role is varied. We build and maintain …

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Keeping the main river network moving in Oxford this summer

Posted by: Simon Somerscales, Posted on: 2 August 2018 - Categories: Flood

My name is Simon, I’m Lead Team Member for Operational Delivery in the Upper Thames catchment. I’ve been here 41 years and I wouldn’t still being doing it if I didn’t enjoy it! I am outside most of the time …

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Dry weather update

Posted by: jasongrant, Posted on: 31 July 2018 - Categories: Media update, newsdesk

This blog highlights the latest dry weather related announcements and the EA’s operational activity from across the country. 2 August 2018: Environment Agency announces support for farmers during dry weather Following the driest June since 1925 and a dry July, …

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Year of Engineering: Meet Una McMahon

Posted by: Una McMahon, Posted on: 12 July 2018 - Categories: Flood

Una McMahon is a flood risk officer at the Environment Agency. She has worked for the Environment Agency for two years and holds a masters in town and country planning. She’s part of a team at the Environment Agency working …

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Summer has started - what does that mean for the water situation in England? - 29 June 2018

Posted by: Paul Hickey, Posted on: 29 June 2018 - Categories: Water
low water level in a river

Today's blog looks at the current water situation in England

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Fighting waste crime: A war we are determined to win

Posted by: James Bevan, Posted on: 12 June 2018 - Categories: Waste

Waste crime damages and destroys. I’ve seen the effects up and down the country. If you’ve ever lived near an illegal waste site, I don’t need to remind you how horrendous an experience it is. They affect people’s health, wellbeing …

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Helping hands – volunteers making a difference on our waterways

Posted by: Anglian Waterways, Posted on: 7 June 2018 - Categories: Community, tourism, Water

Our precious waterways are an important part of our nation’s rich heritage and beauty.  They give enjoyment to countless people – not just to those who navigate them but also those who walk along them, sit by them, fish on …

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A day in the life of an EA fisheries enforcement officer

Posted by: Thomas Brown, Posted on: 24 May 2018 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity

I am part of a team of Fishery Enforcement Officers that patrols the rivers, still waters and canals in the West Midlands ensuring anglers have a fishing licence and are complying with fishing regulations. I love what I do because …

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Environment Agency river patrol team out in support of Royal wedding

Posted by: jasongrant, Posted on: 18 May 2018 - Categories: Uncategorized

The Environment Agency’s River Thames Waterways team are playing their full part in the multi-agency security operation for the Royal Wedding in Windsor on Saturday 19 May, working alongside police and other partners to ensure public order and other risks …

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