Using a virtual Preston to teach young people about flooding
How do we inspire the next generation of environmental champions and ignite the passion for students to take STEM subjects and careers within the EA?
Environment Agency scoops not one, but two wins at annual Edie sustainability awards!
Deputy Director for Sustainable Business Van Griffiths and Net Zero Manager Simon Dawes attended the event and share the details
Reducing flood risk – the maintenance work we do to keep rivers flowing
Exploring part of the vital maintenance that reduces flood risk.
How we'll use the money we have for the people we serve
Following the recent Spending Review, which set government budgets for the next three Financial Years, the Environment Agency has now received its allocations for FY 2022/23 and finalised its plans.
Broadwater Brook urban chalk stream restoration
In today’s blog we look at how the Environment Agency helped to restore 1km of urban chalk stream in West Sussex. By Gareth Williams, Environment Programme manager Solent and South Downs In order to restore one chalk stream in …
Regulating a geological disposal facility to protect the environment
Dr Candida Lean, a Nuclear Waste Assessor at the Environment Agency, reports on our work in West Cumbria and Lincolnshire to share information with communities about the regulation of a geological disposal facility. I’ve worked at the Environment Agency for …
Incident on the River Mimram
On Monday 18 October, the Environment Agency investigated an incident on the River Mimram when it was reported that a stretch of water had turned purple following heavy rain. They found some small patches of purple colour noticeable in places, …
A day in the life of a Medway Lock Keeper
On today’s blog Terry takes you through a day in the life of a lock keeper on the River Medway, the ups and downs of the job and the rise in littering over the past year.
Help protect our beaches
Field Officer Ruth talks about our work sampling bathing water.
Using DNA to identify sources of pollution in the environment
Research Scientist Kerry talks about our use of DNA technology to understand what’s in the water.