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Drought impacts continue despite changeable weather

We continue to monitor and replace sediment mats that we installed on the River Chelt, to capture excess silt which can be harmful to aquatic life.

Drought impacts continue despite changeable weather

For many, this has been a glorious summer, with long hot days being enjoyed by family gatherings, holidays and being outside! However, this spring and summer has been dry and the drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, …

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Uncovering England’s landscape by 2020

Posted by: Susan Winter, Posted on: 30 December 2017 - Categories: Flood, Waste
Laser-mapping the country will help the Environment Agency better understand flood risk

...or contact us at geomatics_data@environment-agency.gov.uk if you have any feedback or suggestions. Lidar imagery of London. Mapping the country in this way will help us better understand flood risk and...

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New year, new career - become an Environment Officer!

Posted by: Ashley Hare, Posted on: 27 December 2017 - Categories: Other areas of our work, Waste, Water

I’ve always had an interest in the environment. It was only at the age of 45, after speaking to friends who worked at the Environment Agency that I finally decided to apply. They told me about their roles and it …

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Partnership working on an urban river: Bracknell’s River Cut

Posted by: Stuart Keable, Posted on: 19 December 2017 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity

The River Cut in Bracknell is a tributary of the mighty River Thames and is, typically for a heavily urbanised catchment, challenged in many ways. At least 3 sewage treatment works discharge along its course, and historically the channel was …

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Why we've approved Hitachi-GE's reactor design

Posted by: Saffron Price-Walter, Posted on: 14 December 2017 - Categories: Regulated industry

When you switched on the bathroom light this morning did you wonder where the electricity came from? How was it generated? And most importantly, who is making sure that electricity is being produced in a way that minimises the impact …

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Winter rain needed in the South East

Posted by: Stuart Sampson, Posted on: 13 December 2017 - Categories: Water

  If you live in the south east of England you might have noticed that there hasn’t been a lot of rain recently. Low amounts of rainfall over a prolonged period can cause problems for the environment and even future …

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Your toilet is not a rubbish bin - think before you flush

Posted by: Helen Wakeham, Posted on: 12 December 2017 - Categories: Cleaner Seas, Water
An unpolluted healthy river

We work hard at the Environment Agency to keep water clean for people to enjoy and rivers healthy for wildlife to thrive. Did you know there are simple things you can do too? Water UK has announced today that wet …

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Working together - whatever the weather

Posted by: Dave Throup, Posted on: 11 December 2017 - Categories: Flood, Other areas of our work, Uncategorized
Environment Agency 4x4 vehicles in the snow

It’s been about seven years since we’ve had significant snow in the West Midlands, but – for large parts of the country – today is a winter wonderland. In some places we’ve had from six inches to nearly a foot …

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Sir James Bevan visits River Bulbourne in Hemel Hempstead

Posted by: James Bevan, Posted on: 24 November 2017 - Categories: Community, Water

In my first weeks as Chief Executive at the Environment Agency - back in December 2015 - I took the train up to Hemel Hempstead to see our work restoring the River Bulbourne. This week I was able to revisit …

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Meet the Environment Agency angler: Matt Buck

Posted by: MattBuck, Posted on: 6 November 2017 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity

  I work as the Fisheries Technical Specialist for the East Midlands region, advising the Environment Agency and our stakeholders on fisheries issues. This involves encouraging the consideration of the natural environment with a focus upon fish health and habitats, …

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Organisations unite for #binit4beaches campaign

Posted by: Stephanie Wyatt, Posted on: 3 November 2017 - Categories: Cleaner Seas, Cleaner Seas, Water

...has on beaches. Hundreds of bags of dog poo were found on the UK’s beaches according to the Marine Conservations Society’s 2016 research; with 792 bags recorded at 364 beaches...

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