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Welcome to the Environment Agency’s blog

Posted by: Dr Paul Leinster, Chief Executive, Posted on: 1 April 2014 - Categories: Flood, Other areas of our work
Demountable flood barriers at Beales Corner in Bewdley

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 …

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Hydrometry and telemetry... More than meets the eye

Posted by: Andrew Booth, Posted on: 31 March 2014 - Categories: Flood, Water

Being a Hydrometry Officer is a funny role - the most interesting and satisfactory parts of the job are trying to measure the extremes of rainfall and water flowing down rivers. Sadly, this usually means that people and environments are …

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Give conservation a sporting chance

Posted by: Alastair Driver, Posted on: 14 March 2014 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity
The Medmerry Flood Defence scheme has created fantastic new habitats for wildlife whilst reducing the risk of coastal flooding

If you’d told me 35 years ago, after I’d scraped through beer-and-sport-fuelled university with an ecology degree, that I was going to make a living out of conservation, I would not have believed you. But the fact is that there …

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For the love of Essex rivers

Posted by: Matt Butcher, Posted on: 13 March 2014 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity, Other areas of our work, Water
A Kingfisher on the Mardyke in Thurrock, Essex

What I do and why I'm responsible for making improvements to our water environment in Essex.  My focus is onpartnership working, making sure we put our resources (both time and money) into broader projects that get the most benefit to …

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A Valentines night to remember

Posted by: Roy Stokes, Posted on: 6 March 2014 - Categories: Flood
Alney Island on 14th February 2014

Over the last three months, flooding has dominated the news agenda. Whether you’re involved in a flooding incident or not, it can sometimes be difficult to imagine what’s happening on the ground. This photo was taken on the afternoon of …

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Cracking down on waste crime

Posted by: A waste crime officer, Posted on: 28 February 2014 - Categories: Waste
Illegally dumped tyres

Here at the Environment Agency we are committed to tackling waste crime. Not only is it a serious offence with tough penalties, but it can also damage the environment, blight local communities and undermine businesses out there that are operating …

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Tales from Somerset - Mutual aid support

Posted by: Darren Trumper, Posted on: 10 February 2014 - Categories: Flood
Somerset Levels pumping operation

Due to the size of the Environment Agency we offer assistance to colleagues across the country in times of crisis with staff often travelling miles to help. I'm normally based in Ely, but recently travelled to Somerset to provide 'mutual …

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Salmon Watch: Poacher boat patrol

Posted by: Tim Sykes, Posted on: 6 August 2013 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity
Southampton Harbour

I brace myself for the jolt as we bounce over another wave and are momentarily airborne. Scudding around a sun-kissed Southampton Water at 32 knots is exhilarating but this evening is about serious work: I am a passenger on board …

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