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
Covid-19 impacts – March 2020
We’re aware we spoke to many residents on our site tours about holding a public workshop in late Spring/early Summer this year. We had aimed to book a venue and send invitations to you in March, however our planning has been hindered by the...More
How to reduce flooding in north Reading and Lower Caversham.
On this webpage you can view detailed information including, plans, maps and photos from our February and March 2020 public engagement.
For more general information about flood risk in Reading and Caversham and what we...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
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
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
This page focuses on proposed work in the Clifton and Rawcliffe flood cell.
The Clifton and Rawcliffe flood cell is highlighted in blue
Our Assessment
Flooding is not a new occurrence in Clifton and Rawcliffe. Both neighbourhoods have been subjected to...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
This page provides information on the flood cells on the River Foss and its tributaries:
The Lower Foss
The Groves to Haley's Terrace
Haley's Terrace to the Link Road
The Link Road to Strensall
Westfield Beck ...More
This page provides information about the following flood cells:
Clementhorpe
Foss Confluence to Fulford
Germany Beck
The Clementhorpe Flood Cell
You can find our most recent updates by following the links below:
L atest newsletter
Presentation from the...More
This page provides information on the the following flood cells:
Coppins Farm to Scarborough Bridge
Scarborough Bridge to Ouse Bridge (left bank )
Coppins Farm to Scarborough Bridge
Latest newsletter
Summary of public drop-in (12 July)
The Coppins Farm...More
This page focuses on the following three flood cells located along the River Ouse:
Scarborough Bridge to Ouse Bridge Right Bank
Queen's Staith and Skeldergate
King's Staith
The Scarborough Bridge to Ouse Bridge (right bank) Flood Cell
Latest newsletter
This...More
The purpose of this page is to provide information on the following flood cells:
Bishopthorpe
Naburn
Acaster Malbis
The Bishopthorpe Flood Cell
Bishopthorpe is located south of the York outer ring road on the right bank of the River Ouse. Major flooding has...More
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on priority catchments. We will be updating this site as the catchment projects and trials progress so please keep checking back for what’s new.
Background
The Environment Agency/Defra Water Abstraction Plan was published...More
The York Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) is funded by the UK Government with the aim of reducing the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in York. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the scheme. We will be updating it as we progress individual projects...More
The purpose of this page is to provide information on how upgrades to the Foss Barrier in York are progressing.
On Boxing Day 2015 the city of York experienced exceptional flooding, affecting over 600 homes and businesses across the city. The volume of water in the Foss catchment was...More
Water is a precious resource that we can’t live without; from supplying drinking water and supporting fisheries, to providing an essential resource to business and agriculture, and a source of recreation.
Water pollution and drought threaten these things. Therefore it is...More
Updated: 18 December 2019
Background
Communities in the River Pinn catchment have experienced flooding several times. According to our records, flooding has affected different parts of the catchment in 1947, 1968, 1977, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2012, 2013,...More
Updated 1 June 2020
Please use this page to find out the latest information for our Houghton Brook Flood Storage Area.
COVID-19 Update
In line with government advice, we are continuing to deliver all of our Flood Risk Management projects where it is safe for our teams and delivery...More
The Exmouth Tidal Defence Scheme is a £12 million scheme to improve flood defences in Exmouth.
The Environment Agency is working in partnership with East Devon District Council to deliver the scheme which will reduce the risk of tidal flooding to over 1,400 residential and 400 commercial...More
Ponteland has experienced flooding from the River Pont in previous years. In order to mitigate against flood risk, the Environment Agency maintains a range of assets in the area, such as flood walls, flood embankments and pumping stations.
What have we done so far? ...More
Coronavirus is 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
We are using Citizen Space on-line pages as a way to keep you informed about some of the significant issues and works going on in your local area. Each page we create is unique in the issue it covers, and the level of involvement sought. Some are purely for information, while others will seek...More
COVID-19 Update
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Environment Agency is following government guidance to reduce the risk of spreading the virus and we have adapted our working practices to meet all requirements. Our priorities are to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our...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
Updated 2 July 2020- next update due 31 August 2020
Background
Burton is entwined with the River Trent, its history is fundamentally linked to the river and its growth has depended on it.
Before the defences were built flood events regularly impacted on...More
Roxby Landfill Site – May 2020
Introduction
This is the fourth in a series of updates which will provide residents with the latest information about our regulation of Roxby Landfill Site.
Background
We regulate the Environmental...More
The Environment Agency is working with partners, to find ways to reduce flooding from the River Thames in north Reading and Lower Caversham.
This webpage contains links to our maps, drawings and information we shared at our December 2018 public drop-ins.
For an overview...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
Highfields Landfill Site, Walsall Road, Walsall, WS99AH
Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response
We are working hard with Government and other emergency responders on protecting the public and the...More