Blue-Green Algae is a naturally occurring environmental phenomenon which becomes more likely during periods of warm, dry weather. It’s growth is exacerbated by nutrient pollution which contributes to the formation of blooms in the right conditions.
We have set up this page to provide...More
Updated November 2020
Welcome to The River Roding Project Information Page
This page provides a summary of our work to reduce the flooding to homes, businesses and infrastructure in the Woodford and Ilford areas (North East London), as well as how we plan to improve the River...More
UPDATE – February 2021
Since our November 2020 virtual drop we have started work and successfully installed our temporary site, compound and welfare area.
Please see our latest newsletter which will expain what we have done so far and information about the upcoming...More
Updated 15 February 2021
Welcome to the River Pinn project information page. This page provides background information to flooding along the River Pinn and a summary of our work to reduce the flood risk to homes, businesses and infrastructure along the river.
Key updates
Engagement...More
Welcome to the South Yorkshire flood recovery Information Page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information about our work in response to the flooding in South Yorkshire in November 2019. We will update this page as we progress individual projects as part of our...More
Rathlin Energy plans to carry out drilling and testing of the WNB-1 well at its West Newton ‘B’ well site. Environmental permits in relation to these activities were issued in 2016. They set out legally binding conditions for operation covering emissions, safe storage of waste and crude...More
We know climate change is going to increase flood or coastal erosion risk for many communities. There will be some places where the current ways to manage risk will not work in the long term, and alternative, more sustainable options will be needed. We need to work closely with those...More
Updated on: 11 February 2021
Welcome to the Mereway project information webpage. Please click the link below to FAQs at the bottom of the page.
FAQs
What is currently happening?
We are planning to install the fish pass between the Duke of Northumberland and the River Crane...More
Updated: 21 August 2020
COVID-19 Update
We are aware this is a very uncertain time for everyone and we want to make sure we are putting people’s health and wellbeing first. Therefore all aspects of this project will be guided by the latest government advice.
Flood Risk in...More
Salmon and migratory trout stocks support both a rod-and-line and estuarine seine-net fishery. These fisheries are regulated by a combination of a Net Limitation Order (NLO), byelaws, licence conditions and voluntary measures which have been implemented over a number of years to protect and...More
Following our public drop-in events with the Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon communities in summer 2019, we have continued to work to the final design for the Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon flood alleviation scheme, which aims to protect these communities from further flooding.
As part of...More
Updated: 15 February 2021
Key updates
Engagement
Coronavirus is affecting us all, presenting significant challenges and demanding adaptive ways of working. The situation is constantly developing and changing and it is essential that we observe and comply with the UK Government’s...More
Page created July 2019. Last updated 20 January 2021.
Our contractors, Stonbury, continue to work following current Government Coronavirus guidelines.
Archaeological discovery
The previous works carried out to isolate the temporary bypass channel resulted in a...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
Updated 1 December 2020
Please use this page to find out the latest information for our Houghton Brook Flood Storage Area.
Project progress
The scheme is on track for completion in spring 2021. The Houghton Brook was successfully diverted into its new course in October, under...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
The government is responsible for the UK's energy policy and its current position is set out in the December 2020 white paper, "Powering our Net Zero Future". In the white paper, the government highlights the need to address climate change urgently and it sets out the strategy for wider energy...More
The Seawick Sea Defences project will reduce flood risk to approximately 1800 static caravans, 343 chalets and 27 other residential properties and 103 non-residential properties within the flood plain. To do this we will place rock armour at the toe of the existing defence.
Coronavirus...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Omega Proteins Limited for
Omega Proteins Limited
Wildriggs
Omega Proteins Ltd Greystoke Road
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0BX
We can take account of
Relevant...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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
The Environment Agency has remained operational throughout the Coronavirus emergency. We have adapted how we work in line with government guidance to ensure we can continue to focus on our critical activities.
We will continue to review the situation in...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
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
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Samworth Brothers Limited for
Saladworks
Oak Spinney Park
Ratby Lane
Leicester
LE3 3JZ
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and...More
Roxby Landfill Site – January 2021
Introduction
This is the final update in the series which will provide residents with the latest information about our regulation of Roxby Landfill Site.
Background
We regulate the environmental...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Thomas Crompton Quarries Limited for
Lane Side Quarry Landfill Site
Thomas Crompton House
Neville Road
Bradford
BD4 8TU
We can take account of
Relevant...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Tetron Finningley LLP for
Finningley Quarry Waste Facility
Old Bawtry Road
Austerfield
Doncaster
DN9 3BZ
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from H Barker & Son Limited for
East Tollerton Farm
York Road
Tollerton
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 1RA
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Esterpet Limited for
Esterpet Limited
Moor Lane Trading Estate
Sherburn-in-Elmet
North Yorkshire
LS25 6ES
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory...More