How we investigate illegal waste sites Waste crime is serious crime. It harms communities, undercuts legitimate waste businesses and can damage the environment. The Environment Agency investigates illegal waste activity in England. Our role is to assess and manage environmental risks, identify those responsible, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
...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...
There seem to be two truths in the modern world – everyone seems to be time-poor and TV and movies love a zombie! Well the second one is probably stretching it but with Halloween approaching we at the Environment Agency …
As today (18 October) is World Menopause Day, it is worth thinking about an issue that affects 3.5 million women in the UK workplace who are aged 50 and over. At the Environment Agency, 44% of the staff are women, and …
I am a great believer in being yourself, life is so much simpler when you are. It starts with knowing who you are and being happy with that. But it can be tricky at times and can be even harder …
The statistics tell us that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health concern in any given year, so it’s an important issue for employers and individuals. And as today’s World Mental Health Day, it’s a chance for …
Rivers are often taken for granted, but they have been crucial for our development. Industry, agriculture, transport and society have been shaped by (and shaped) our rivers. World Rivers Day on 24 September allows us a chance to appreciate our …
On a recent holiday in France, a German chap asked me why I fished. At the time I was fishing the river Lot below a limestone cliff, crested with oak trees and alive with swifts. The sun was sinking and …
