Restoring rivers for people and wildlife

As part of our celebrations for World Rivers Day we are showcasing our River Restoration works in Cumbria over the years in a blog from River Restoration Champion 2020 – Olly Southgate Environment Agency Project Manager




Dredging underway on Steeping River, Lincolnshire

Work has begun on removing silt from areas of the Steeping River and Wainfleet Relief Channel as part of extensive plans drawn up in the wake of last year’s flooding.




Waste site director ordered to pay confiscation order

Gloucester director ordered to pay back over £179,000 that he obtained through proceeds of crime.




Joint boat patrols target illegal fishing

Environment Agency fisheries enforcement officers in the North East have joined forces with Northumbria Police to continuing their crackdown on illegal angling.




New leaflet launched to help communities prepare for flooding

The Environment Agency has launched the first in a series of new support leaflets to help North East communities be better prepared for flooding.