National Drought Group – EA Executive Director’s statement

The NDG met on Thursday 25 July, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director of the Environment Agency.

Drones to detect illegal water abstractions

Drones will be used for the first time this summer to gather information about illegal abstraction in East Anglia’s fenland areas.

£2.9 million extra funding to boost action on making homes more resilient to floods

Extra funding will support three projects to increase flood resilience

Environment Agency publishes Annual Report 2018-2019

Outlining the EA’s achievements over the last financial year.

Survey works start at Apperley Bridge for flood defence proposals

Survey works are starting at a listed bridge in Bradford, to create a detailed design to reduce flood risk in the area for the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme.