Defra has recently confirmed cross border byelaws for the Rivers Dee and Wye (in England) to protect salmon and sea trout stocks.
The new byelaws agreed by the Environment Agency will protect salmon and sea trout in the English parts of the Wye and Dee. It is in place until 31...More
Update
Please note our interactive website was live from Wednesday 03 February to Thursday 01 April 2021. Whilst this website is no longer live all of the information about the scheme can still be found there at www.lowermolefloodalleviationscheme.co.uk .
Interactive...More
This web page has been set up to share information about the Sanway-Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme. We welcome your feedback and questions on our proposals via our online survey or by using the contact details on the right-hand side of this page.
The scheme is being...More
How to reduce flooding in north Reading and Lower Caversham.
On this webpage you can view detailed information including:
Plans, maps and photos that we shared at our February and March 2020 drop-ins.
A Feedback report summarising the responses from questionnaires...More
Last updated: 22 March 2021, next update due: 31 May 2021
Water management of the River Severn
The River Severn forms an integral part of life for those who live around it. Over the years it has been a haven for wildlife, an essential transport route, a great place for...More
The St. Austell Bay Resilient Regeneration (STARR) project aims to reduce flood risk to over 800 homes and businesses in Par and St. Blazey.
The scheme will bring additional benefits to the area by encouraging investment and making the area a better place to work, live and play.
We are...More
Page created February 2021. Last updated 11/03/2021.
Flooding in Beales Corner
Bewdley is subject to significant flood risk from the River Severn and has flooded a number of times. The most significant flood events have been in 1947, 1965, 1998, 2000, 2002,...More
February 2021: Update on changes to the scheme
Please read the attached briefing which outlines some changes we and our partner, Associated British Ports, have made to the scheme.
2021 Update: temporary closure of this page
Between the end of December 2020 and 12th...More
The Environment Agency is working with 11 partners across Europe’s water-stressed coastal regions to trial innovative approaches to securing freshwater resources.
Funded through the European Union’s Interreg 2Seas programme which receives financial aid from the European...More
Page created 18 September 2020. Last updated 18 March 2021.
Flooding in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire is situated on the banks of the River Teme. A tributary, the Kyre Brook, also joins the River Teme in the town. Tenbury has suffered from extensive flooding to...More
Latest Update - April 2021 More Information
In November 2020, initial investigations and surveys were completed on land owned by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help us understand:
• type of ground and geology
• water levels
• presence of contaminants...More
The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for onshore oil and gas operations in England. We ensure that oil and gas operations are carried out in a way that protects people and the environment. We work with a number of regulatory bodies to oversee shale gas exploration in England....More
The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) requires EPR permits to be reviewed when the relevant Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BRef) for the sector is published. The Intensive Rearing of Pigs and Poultry BRef was published in February 2017.
The Environment Agency...More
Welcome to the Hurst Spit to Lymington Project information page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the scheme. We will be updating this site as the scheme progresses, so please keep checking for what's new.
To be added to the mailing list for this...More
The village of Lowdham is currently the focus of two Environment Agency projects. One falls under recovery work from recent flood events and involves reinstatement of a flood embankment to its designed level. The other is referred to as a capital project and is focussed on flood storage options...More
The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation. The jury, which took place at the end of February/early March 2021, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on...More
Welcome to the Tadcaster Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on what is happening in Tadcaster, including background information to the recent flooding and a summary of our work to reduce the flood risk to homes,...More
The Environment Agency and its partners are holding three targeted Rethinking Water Citizens’ Juries to discuss the important question:
How do you connect with water in your local environment, and what needs to be changed in the future to benefit people and...More
The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation. The jury, which took place at the end of January 2021, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of...More
Coronavirus is still causing concern across the country for everyone, both personally and professionally. Our key priorities are to protect the health, safety and well-being of our own staff, the public and the businesses and partners we work with; to prevent loss of life and serious harm to...More
You can now sign up to receive email notifications of significant and major environmental incidents affecting watercourses in the Environment Agency's Hertfordshire and North London Area (see map below). Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page .
We will aim to issue key messages on...More
Welcome to Park Wood information page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the project. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what's new .
Introduction
The Environment Agency has an ambition to...More
Highfields Landfill Site, Walsall Road, Walsall, WS99AH
Latest News- Updated February 2021
Odour
Over the last couple of months we have seen an increase in reports of odour. We are sorry to hear about the situation you are experiencing....More
Walley’s Quarry Landfill Site, Cemetery Road, Silverdale, Newcastle under Lyme ST56DH
- Latest News -
Update 15 April 2021
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Update 8 April 2021
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Update 1 April 2021 ...More
*Update April 2021*
We are holding a virtual public information evening on the 15th April 2021 at 17:30 - 19:00. If this is something you would be interested in attending please contact Team2100@jacobs.com .
Please note we have updated our project factsheet and our FAQ's.
...More
Regulation of Cuadrilla's Site at Preston New Road
We will regularly update this page with information we receive through our audits, site inspections, check monitoring and sampling work. The latest information can be found using the links under the heading 'Related Documents'.
This...More
Page created January 2020. Last updated 13 October 2020.
Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response
We are working hard with Government and other emergency responders on protecting the public and the environment from the effects of Coronavirus. The Environment Agency remains fully...More
Welcome to the Humber2100+ Information Page
Here you will find the latest information on the development of the new Humber Strategy and how you can get involved.
You can find out more about flood risk on the Humber and what we are doing to manage it by visiting the Humber Story...More
Coronavirus Update (1st Jun):
A response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)
The Minister has made the decision to delay the consultation for and implementation of abstraction and impounding licensing moving into the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Therefore Defra...More
Welcome to the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS), including background information on flood risk and a summary of our proposals to...More