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Risk of summer drought exaggerated

Victoria Williams, Water resources advisor, 17 June 2014 - Uncategorized, Water

There have been some misleading reports in the press that the spell of dry weather in June will bring drought conditions. Victoria Williams, Water Resources Adviser , explains what the real risks currently are. Every week we measure water resources …

First Time Fishing – What a Whopper!

Natalie Hanson, 10 June 2014 - Fisheries and biodiversity, Water

On the last Saturday in May, I went fishing for the first time ever, and what a day that turned out to be! Armed with a new rod & reel, and an Environment Agency day rod licence purchased from the …

Communicating about dredging

Helen Todd, 4 June 2014 - Flood, Water

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 …

Providing the perfect home for fish in our rivers

Rob Clapham, 2 June 2014 - Fisheries and biodiversity, Water

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 …

Sampling bathing water - what are we looking for and why?

Laura Tate, 2 June 2014 - Water

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 …

River conservation on the Roden

Adam Joseph, 30 May 2014 - Fisheries and biodiversity

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 …

What happens in a fish laboratory?

Neil Lewin, national fisheries officer, 30 May 2014 - Fisheries and biodiversity, Water

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. …

Protecting water quality on the Parrett and Tone

Matthew Sully, 26 May 2014 - Flood, Water

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 …

Come on in, the water’s lovely – but think before you swim

Russell Robson, 23 May 2014 - Water

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 …

Regulation – Looking after you and your environment

Clare Frank, Communications Business Partner, 23 May 2014 - Greener business, Regulated industry, Waste

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 …

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